"The number of medals on an officer's breast varies in inverse proportion to the square of the distance of his duties from the front line." -Charles Edward Montague
This is Day 84.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Out of the Mouths of Babes
As we prepared to head out for a playdate with one of Joseph's friends, O misheard me and thought we were going to the house of one of her classmates: Lucas.
We were not.
Her unconcealed disappointment surprised me a bit, as he was not one of the usual names she is prone to mention among her usual crew of preschool cronies.
"Who's Lucas", I asked.
"Lucas is from my school and he told me he loved me and that I am beautiful."
"Oh, that was nice. And what did you say?"
"I said thank you and said he could come to my house to watch Pinocchio."
That sounds like trouble.
We were not.
Her unconcealed disappointment surprised me a bit, as he was not one of the usual names she is prone to mention among her usual crew of preschool cronies.
"Who's Lucas", I asked.
"Lucas is from my school and he told me he loved me and that I am beautiful."
"Oh, that was nice. And what did you say?"
"I said thank you and said he could come to my house to watch Pinocchio."
That sounds like trouble.
A Good Read
Unlike a lot of English teachers, I am not a novel snob. I love short stories just as much, expecially since they require a more technical craftsmanship. I live for my weekly subscription to The New Yorker so I can read the newest short story, the poems, and of course the cartoons.
Needless to say, one of my favorite short stories of this season is "Girls in Their Summer Dresses" by Irwin Shaw. I used to teach it to my older students and let the battle of the sexes begin.
It is so startling realistic in both its characterizations of men and women, as well as in its understanding of the nuances in communication. Anyway, if you'd like a great, quick read, I highly recommend reading it this weekend (along with your spouse) and have a go at it.
Oh, and let me know your thoughts too, especially regarding the obvious question:
Will he cheat????
To read the story, click HERE.
Needless to say, one of my favorite short stories of this season is "Girls in Their Summer Dresses" by Irwin Shaw. I used to teach it to my older students and let the battle of the sexes begin.
It is so startling realistic in both its characterizations of men and women, as well as in its understanding of the nuances in communication. Anyway, if you'd like a great, quick read, I highly recommend reading it this weekend (along with your spouse) and have a go at it.
Oh, and let me know your thoughts too, especially regarding the obvious question:
Will he cheat????
To read the story, click HERE.
I Could Not Be More Hard Headed
All that sleep served me so well yesterday; why wouldn't I just do it again?
I. Am. So. Tired.
I. Am. So. Tired.
Picture of the Day
What is grandparent love?
Hosting the annual egg dye for her grandcchildren with a smile (and a stiff drink later).
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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