Re: No TV September!!! « Result #1 on Oct 1, 2006, 10:08am »
Day, what, Five?
Logging in from school. .. been holed up here since early Saturday morning. Not so bad, with a sleeping bag and a microwave. Today's Oct 1, isn't it? And so my grand, foolish experiment will come to an end. Soon. So, so soon. Home was not home anymore. Does that even explain anything? I am broken, a broken man. I thought I could just turn it off and let it go, I was naive. Wheel me into trauma stat, Carter, this clown is crashing!
Re: No TV September!!! « Result #2 on Sept 29, 2006, 9:06am »
DAY Three
I was tossing and turning like a boat on the open ocean last night. I must have woken up five times in the course of the night. Once I opened up my eyes and saw the digital clock read exactly 3:15. This freaked me out as it reminded me of first watching the James Brolin movie "The Amityville Horror" on TV as a kid. His character begins waking up at exactly 3:15 am - I believe because that's when the murders in the house took place.
Anyhow... nobody to murder in my place, as I live completely alone! It seems like my lack of TV watching is affecting my dreams... I'm not getting it during waking hours, so my unconcsious is trying to compensate. Well, last night must have been the start of "sweeps week," since I was in San Francisco in an Earthquake at a vegan restaurant. I was with a girl (never met in real life) who was a semi-nudist, so we got a little "T&A" for the home viewers too. Welcome to the GARY Network, I guess.
Woke up too groggy to care about putting on matching socks, let alone what Dr. Doug was up to, so morning was no big deal.
« Last Edit: Sept 29, 2006, 9:06am by Gary Mehta »
Re: No TV September!!! « Result #3 on Sept 28, 2006, 10:57am »
Day 2
I came home from work and the broken TV looked like a big, jagged mouth, 7 iron still lodged in its maw. Normally I turn it on as soon as I get home, keep it on in the background. Well, the silence was, as they say, deafening. I started reading this joint biography of Hitler and Stalin that I got last Christmas, but my eyes kept being drawn back to the TV. Finally I removed the 7 iron, and turned the TV to the wall. Kind of like Craig T. Nelson at the end of "Poltergeist."
There was nothing in particular that I wanted to watch (maybe Project Runway, but... eh, I can do without) but I still felt this gnawing emptiness... Couldn't get to sleep until I polished off a six-pack.
This morning late and bleary again, so wouldn't have had time to watch ER anyway.
Joined: Mar 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 15 Location: 8th Chakra
Re: I Know What YOU Did Last Summer! « Result #4 on Sept 27, 2006, 12:55pm »
My roommate, Sheila, and I visited a pottery theatre in Wrangell, Alaska. I also took a candle making class and purchased a new loom. Sadly, three of my cats passed to the next life at the end of July when my solar-powered air conditioner broke.
No TV September!!! « Result #5 on Sept 27, 2006, 9:05am »
Last night I ended up taking a 7 iron to my TV set (don't ask)
Well... it's broken, and I've decided to turn this into something good
I am not going to replace my TV until October 1st. So today is officially the start of what I'm calling NO TV SEPTEMBER. That's right - for the rest of the month, no TV for me.
I will be keeping a log of my progress here. Anyone who wants to join me in this "experiment" feel free to post.
Day one. Well, to tell you the truth I normally watch "ER" reruns in the morning as I'm getting ready, but this morning I woke up really late and it was all I could do to find my keys, let alone check in with Maura Tierny. So, the TV embargo didn't really effect me.... YET
Re: I Know What YOU Did Last Summer! « Result #7 on Sept 25, 2006, 1:05pm »
went to Bonnaroo as usual, camped out, damn it was hot, saw some great shows all summer and even got some time in at the library over at PSU to start work on my masters, (thank you dillsburg DoE!)
it was nice seeing everyone at the BBQ over labor day!
I Know What YOU Did Last Summer! « Result #8 on Sept 25, 2006, 11:21am »
Or DO I?
While I can GUESS what some of my esteemed colleagues got up to in the silly season (I'm looking at you Mr. Craven!)... actual intel on this matter is scant.
Jeannie's got a fresh new 'do that to me screams out "summer romance" but I guess that's up to her to reveal.... Enquiring minds, Jeannie!
As for me...did the usual Jersey Shore thing for a week, went to a couple quarries to add some fossils to the shelf (stop by if interested), and went vegan for about month! It was an eye-opener, but not for me... mmm bacon!
Bravo, Mr. Craven, Bravo! « Result #11 on May 15, 2006, 10:29am »
As someone who came out to see BOTH shows (hey, it was a slow weekend!) - let me be the first to congratulate you and the cast and crew!
ROMEO AND JULIET rocked! All that Shakespeare can't have been easy to memorize, but verily it didst flow trippingly from the tongues. All of them!
One of the problems I have watching Shakespeare is you generally know how it is going to end. I mean, we all know how R&J turns out. But these kids kept me on the edge of my seat!
Don't worry about the wine coolers flack! After all that lust, murder and suicide--you all deserved at least a keg!
Re: Romeo and Juliet « Result #12 on May 14, 2006, 9:37pm »
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT.
The students were so happy with the turnout and the show as just a blast (though not as much fun as the cast party! and yes there were more than a few wine coolers, and no i did not purchase them, and yes i DID look the other way!)
Re: EMPTY STANDS?!?. « Result #20 on May 3, 2006, 12:13pm »
I didn't think I had to say this but the actions by the teachers in the stands the past 2 games has made the following announcement a necessity:
If you attend games as a fan then BE A FAN! That means absolutely no grading of papers or discussion of the Senate or the House of Republicans or any of that. CHEER! CLAP! BOO!
Joined: Mar 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 39 Location: Dillsburg
Re: College recs « Result #25 on Apr 28, 2006, 1:20pm »
I usually try to make it SOUND like I really know the student well. So I tend to use qualified hyperboles. I like "one of the most dedicated students I've had" or "truly grasps the material." Oh and adjectives like "inquisitive" and "diligent" sound like compliments even though they're not.
Hope this helps! I've got a few piling up on my desk, as well. I wish I could just use a mail merge!
Re: Hangover HELPERS « Result #28 on Apr 28, 2006, 12:08pm »
all right, all right, all right
the hangover pills in gas stations definitely do not work. it really depends on what you drank the night before but generally what works for me is a tall glass with 1 part whiskey, 1 part coffee, 2 parts coke and a DILLSBURG VARSITY BASEBALL GAME AFTER SCHOOL TODAY! seriously though, that drink really does help. the ingredients before i wrote about the baseball game. try it.
EMPTY STANDS?!?. « Result #31 on Apr 28, 2006, 12:00pm »
the dillsburg varsity baseball team is 7-5, its best start in almost a decade, and i haven't seen one teacher in the stands at any of the home games! NOT ONE! what kind of support for our athlete-students is that? where's the school pride? the crowd is not nearly big enough to inspire these boys. they need to hear LOUD cheers when they score and LOUD boos when they don't. it's the only way they're gonna learn. so get your asses in the stands and HELP ME TEACH success on the field! our next game is right after school today. Bobby Jenkins is taking the mound and i want to see EVERY SINGLE TEACHER in the stands!
Hangover HELPERS « Result #35 on Apr 28, 2006, 11:44am »
Hungover again! Got to stop these Thursday night blowouts
Plate tectonics has to wait - looks like today's an independent research day for my kids...whew
I heard (from a few yoga types) that doing a headstand can get blood rushing to the head and help the cure. Well, they forgot to mention one thing... it's HARD to do a headstand when you're HUNGOVER! Knocked over my globe and almost threw up. Bleh. So..
Anyone have any experience with those hangover pills they sell in gas stations
Re: Pressing Grammar Question « Result #36 on Apr 28, 2006, 11:40am »
Quote:
I'm no English teacher but I know that "than" is a comparative. I believe that both are acceptable, 'though I tend to use the phrase "different from" and reserve "than" for more specific delineations, such as "larger than" or "sweeter than."
Either way, you should choose your battles, Gary. I for one have noticed you getting very passionate about, shall we say "minor" issues. Take a chill pill. Literally. If you need a prescription I can accomodate you.
I believe the expression is "PICK your battles," but point taken!
Re: snoozetown « Result #38 on Apr 25, 2006, 3:36pm »
Jean,
Sometimes I read this board from the library. Just remember to "log out" so no students can sit down and see this board. They do have a point about you being in our lounge though... it really is for official faculty only. Thanks.
Re: snoozetown « Result #39 on Apr 25, 2006, 3:18pm »
I was told that I could not use the computter in the faculty lounge since I am security and not an actual member of the faculty. I do not have a computter at home.
Joined: Mar 2006 Gender: Female Posts: 18 Location: Room 217B
Re: Poke a Student! « Result #40 on Apr 25, 2006, 11:38am »
Gary i thought this was very funny at first but now i think maybe you shuld not have shown it to us because the boy in the picture looks like Jay DeWire who is in my 2nd period algebra. so I do not think we should "poke" jay he is very nice!!!
Is it possible for a teacher to get "senioritis"? « Result #43 on Apr 21, 2006, 3:26pm »
...cause I think I got it! There's a nice spring breeze blowing yonder and I'm stayin' after school working on a waaaay overdue college rec. Wherever you get in, guy, take me with you!
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