My curriculum goal is to develop a 5-day lesson plan suitable for implementation in my participant-observer assignment, an urban middle school. I’ve been with two levels of eighth graders for six weeks, which is barely enough time to learn their names, much less their interests and abilities. Carolyn, their teacher, is still a marvel to [...]
Archive for March, 2008
Broadening the Bard
Posted in School, Writing on March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
camaradereverie
Posted in Family, Light Thoughts, Stuff on March 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I have collected an assortment of friends (a statement so egocentric it’s shameful) who for some reason have judged me worthy of their time. I spend most of my time maintaining that worth, for to lose them would truly darken my days. A toast, to some of my friends.
To the Tunxis Trio, Colleen, Tina, and [...]
May I Be…
Posted in Family, Heavy Thoughts, Writing, tagged ecology, religion, world on March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
–one less source of problems for this planet.
–one more heart that listens without indifference.
–one set of eyes that see the truth, not what is convenient.
–willing to stand up, step forward, walk the righteous path, take the proper road, and be of assistance along the way.
–the one who is not looked upon with scorn, thought of with [...]
5 Years Ago…
Posted in Heavy Thoughts on March 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
…I was 38; today I turn 43.
…I had one less car accident to my legacy of wrecks; now I have an upgraded shoulder and minivan
…I had never stepped foot in an institution of higher learning; now I attend 3
…my daughter fit in my arms, my son on my lap; now she is at my shoulder, my [...]
Hal, Are Those Doors Open?
Posted in Heavy Thoughts, Writing on March 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The first time I ever heard Arthur C. Clarke speak, I was surprised. I knew he was a scientific genius, as well versed in astronomy as in metallurgy; but I never expected such a clipped British accent. Surely the brain, and the attitude behind it, were American? Not a chance.
The man and his works continued [...]
