and got a B+ like I deserved. I wish I could summon the drive to be superb when I don’t care at all about the material. Am I that spoiled? Have I spent so many years doing whatever I pleased that on some deep, unconscious level, I refuse to do what other people want me [...]
Archive for November, 2008
I Wrote a B Paper…
Posted in School, Writing on November 25, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Sharing Food with Friends…
Posted in Light Thoughts, School on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
in an atmosphere that is not assaultive to the senses, but rather fosters connections with oneself, one’s food, and one’s peers. And it actually improves education? What a novel, and rewarding, idea. I immediately propose that this plan become effective at all higher institutions as well. Bagels and coffee for all!
Disconnecting the Dots
Posted in Heavy Thoughts, School on November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I haven’t looked into Obama’s plans for the education system yet, but I’m sincerely hoping he does something about NCLB. Although its initial premise was laudable–I do give W. credit once in awhile–it was ill-planned and executed without thought to the diversity of students in our schools. I see the effects of this every week [...]
Thankfully
Posted in Heavy Thoughts, Stuff on November 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I don’t have to look into housing, school, and employment in Canada. For the first time in 8 years I am excited to think about the future and what our country will accomplish, starting with the redemption of our name and image in the world. Have enough of the established bully-boys been displaced? We’ll see.
