Final Exam Week...

It's final exam week.

Almost Done!

We're almost done!

Back At It...

Back at it...  Let's finish strong.

Break!

It's Thanksgiving Break!  Well...

One More Week...

One more week and then, it's Thanksgiving Break.

On a good note... I'm on task with grading!  Well... Thank You, Lord.

Getting Tired...

I'm getting tired and I need a break.  When is Thanksgiving?

One Tired Professor!

NaNoWriMo...

NaNoWriMo has started.  I'm so excited.

You can check out my progress here...
https://thatsinglepreacher.blogspot.com/

Philosophy of Life...

We talked about Philosophies of Life today in 1301.  I discovered that I've fully defined mine.

NaNoWriMo... Yes!

I realized this week that the way my classes are set up, I'll have more time to write my novel than I realized.

We're on the back end of the semester, and my classes are always easier when we get into November.

Yay!  I'm so excited.

Remember...

Bad... Sad... News...

I just found out that I won't be able to teach Tech Writing in the Spring...

Sometimes You Gotta Teach in Green Socks

Cross post from https://profbooneeng1301.blogspot.com/

Well, today was fun.  It rained most of the day, which meant I had to drive to my schools in the rain.  I hate driving in the rain.  I spent my full lunch time sitting in the car, watching comedy videos on YouTube as I waited out the rain.

When I went to my last school, I had to cross the river.  So, it was the street, but the water was high enough that I was wading through water.  My left foot got wet; shoe, sock, and feet.  My right shoe only got wet.  I was miserable and cold when I got into the building.  The secretary let me borrow her floor heater for a few minutes.  That warmed me up, but I still had a wet left foot.

I asked the nurse if she had a pair of socks.  Thankfully, she did.  Went to class, fussed at them for being so disruptive, got them writing their in-class essay, then changed into the socks.

I taught class in striped green socks (no shoes).  Mind you, I didn’t have on anything green.  My color scheme was brown and yellow.

I’m a fighter.  I’ma make it do what it do!

Emotional, Tired, and Drained

Today in 1301 (three times), I discussed the quote for the Explanatory Quote essay we wrote today.  It was a hard day.

The Quote: Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. -Benjamin Franklin

I told my class about Botham Jean, which had me in tears, amongst other emotions in the front of my students.  I ain't even like that.  I don't like discussing sensitive topics in my classes.  But, if my tear filled discourse inspired one student to think differently about police brutality, then those few minutes of emotion was worth it.

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More Information on Botham Jean Case

The Botham Jean Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8zFJTtYEhY

George Mason addresses the killing of Botham Jean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwMEdIwRsY4 

Congressman Beto O'Rourke, Pastor George Mason Stand Up For Botham Jean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT5VUvCleyo 

#justice4bothamjean

Research Paper Time...

Tired...

I'm tired this week.  Need a nap.

SMH!

Today got me like...

Freshman Comp I

Freshman Comp I is going well.  I have three classes with over 18 students in each.  Whew!  I'm ready to start writing, but that doesn't happen until next week.  The students seem ready to learn.

Here's to a BRAVO year!

Tech Writing...

Tech Writing is off a to a flying start.  I have two full classes this year.  They have been posting already.  Some have completed assignments as well.  This year is going to be interesting.

Here's to a BRAVO year!

It's Time!

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year!

I'm ready to go.  The learning will be great this year.  I'm teaching 6 classes; 4 ENGL1301 and 2 ENGL2311.

I get to meet all new students, build new relationships, and embrace new growth.  I'm excited.

Grades Submitted

I've submitted the grades for Summer 2018.

Rain... Rain... Go Away...

It rained today.  I had to work from the house.  Ready for 2018. #bravoto2018