Grammar Wednesday

Mrs. Chili is stumped on this one, kids. Help a girl out.
I was driving to work yesterday listening, as is my habit, to NPR. My local station’s anchor was reporting on our gray and yucky weather pattern and she said something very much like this (I’m going from memory as I don’t take [...]

A Day of Silence

In observance of the Day of Silence, this blog will be silent Friday, April 25, 2008.
Today is the 12th annual Day of Silence, and today is dedicated to Lawrence King:
“Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. I am participating in the Day of Silence (DOS), a national youth movement bringing attention to the silence [...]

There’s One Every Term

It’s really true; regardless of how fantastic a group a teacher has, there’s always one student who presents a greater-than-average challenge.

I find that it’s these kids who really do teach me the most about how to be a good teacher, but they’re lessons learned through some significant strife. My “special” kids have all been [...]

Grammar Wednesday

I’ve found a new outlet!
SaintSeester sent me a link to a site called English Fail. It’s a blog where people can send in photographs of poor grammar out in the real world, and I’ve the feeling I’m going to become a regular contributor.

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

TAGGED!

Bodog of Parent, Teacher, Asshole (how can you not love a blog with that name?) tagged me for the 123 Book Meme. I’ve done this at my home site, but because I loves Bodog, I’m doing it again here.
1. Pick up the nearest book
2. Open to page 123
3. Find the fifth sentence
4. Post the [...]

Grammar Wednesday

Alternately titled; Maybe It’s a Losing Game, After All.
Falcon emailed me last night:
Hey Chili,
Here’s an email that came to my store the other day. To set up the scenario taking place here, my district manager is on vacation. In his absence, the manager of another store in the district has taken on the responsibility of [...]

The New (next-to-last) Term

Hey! I’m sorry – I’ve not really had a second to sit still long enough to compose my thoughts about my new classes. I’m taking that time now (though I could be grading papers) not only because I want to catch you all up, but because I want to put down for myself [...]

Something to Think About, Part II

I’ve done a little thinking about this – thank you all SO much for your comments, please keep ‘em coming – and I’ve come to a couple of conclusions. Recognize that the jury is still out – I’m not sure I ever really make my mind up about anything (I think a closed mind [...]

I Need Some Inspiration

It’s time for me to change the display in GSA’s case, and I need help deciding what to do.  I had Black History Month stuff up in February, and a display to raise awareness of the violence that’s being perpetrated against GLBTQ folks up in March.  I need a new theme for April, and I’m [...]

I Guess it’s NOT Settled…

Betsy, it seems, is serious about contesting her grade.  I called in to the college this morning to get our fax number so Eddie could send me something, and when Joyce in the registrar’s office answered the phone, she said “OH!  CHILI!  Your name’s already come up this morning!”
Uh, oh.  That can’t be good.
Yep.  Betsy [...]