http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2007/10/24/notes102407.dtl&feed=rss.mmorford.
american kids, dumber than dirtwarning: the next generation might just be the biggest pile of idiots in u.s. historyby mark morford, sf gate columnist.
wednesday, october 24, 2007. .
I taught high school for 17 years before having a career change. It seems that we will always have high and low functioning people, but the average kid seems to be "dumbed down." They make fun of each other if someone tries to do well. Then, of course, all this self-esteem stuff came out. Goodness gracious, don't you know that child will be scarred for life if they fail your class. They're usually really nice kids but you really worry about their future.
Crafty
I love the Shirley Temple movies. In Heidi when she calls out Grandfather, Grandfather. Also when the girl in the wheelchair walks.
Sappy, I know. Also, the Little Princess, when she meets Queen Victoria and then again when she finds her father. I'm getting verklempt just thinking of these but laughing at myself.
Crafty
fresh cut hay in may?.
spring rainshowers?.
a creek with active marine life?.
How the air smells after a rainstorm--great.
My dad was a big drinker. He used to take my siblings and I when we were 3-5 years old to his favorite bar and have us sit in a booth. He'd get us a soda and we were supposed to sit there quietly while he drank. You know how some old bars have that certain old bar smell? Whenever I smell that smell, I think of my father. Not that I go to very many bars. Really.
The smell of a turkey cooking.
Baby powder.
New car.
just a general question, that's all.. how about:.
firefighters / doctors / plumbers / lawyers / teachers / electricians / students / bartenders / accountants / landscapers / computer techs / fast food workers / military personel / janitors / office administrators / telemarketers / graphic designers / artists / pest control techs / pizza drivers / bar backs / bartenders / waiter/waitresses / managers / carpet cleaners / painters / car detailers / investors.....etc, etc, etc...my fingers are out of breathe!.
--and who's retired???.
I work for county government in the Personnel area.
Crafty
just realized the other day how long it's been since i've posted here.
everything's fine w/ me.
still in ms w/ matt.
jojo,
My son's dog goes to a doggy day care (or doggy camp we call it) in upstate NY. She loves it--comes home so tired at the end of the day she goes right to sleep. The owners send pictures and videos of the dogs playing--they even have kids pools to splash in on hot days. That must be such a great job.
Crafty
to a better place he needs out love more than ever now
Trevor, It's hard to know what to say. I lurked here for a long time and was so happy that you found each other. Your time together was too short. My deepest condolences.
Crafty
my son and daughter-in-law had twins yesterday, a boy and a girl.
(6 pounds 10 oz.
and 7 pounds 2 oz.
Thanks for the good wishes everyone. The little boy is Julian Peter and the girl is Sara Katherine. They went home today. I can't wait to see them again.
Crafty
the sonogram today shows a girl....due the end of march .
here's the happy couple and me on a recent visit...and at their june wedding.
coffee .
Coffee-black,
That's wonderful. Will she be your first grandchild?
Crafty
my son and daughter-in-law had twins yesterday, a boy and a girl.
(6 pounds 10 oz.
and 7 pounds 2 oz.
Thanks, I have a feeling it's going to take a lot of energy looking after those two. I'll have to start a Granny Work-out Program to get in prime baby-sitting shape.
my son and daughter-in-law had twins yesterday, a boy and a girl.
(6 pounds 10 oz.
and 7 pounds 2 oz.
My son and daughter-in-law had twins yesterday, a boy and a girl. (6 pounds 10 oz. and 7 pounds 2 oz.) They're all healthy and doing great. When I went into her room and saw them, I started crying--I made them cry too. I couldn't believe the overpowering emotion. They've been through a lot to have them and I am so happy for them.
My son has been going nuts buying baby clothes. Their closet looks like a children's clothing store--sizes ranging from 0-3 months to 12 months. They have Halloween costumes (a bit young to go Trick or Treating, but nice to know we have that to look forward to). They have little bib overalls and the boy has a tiny Syracuse University warm-up suit. I should have bought stock in Babies R Us!
One happy Grandma,
Crafty
