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...

Stay on Task...

I’m trying to keep myself on task and complete my prep for my classes.  I want to focus on my NaNoWriMo so much.  I’m all excited.

But I gotta…

NaNoWriMoing This Year!

I’ll be participating in NaNoWriMo this year.  Y’all prayer for me.

Here’s my blog for it… https://dboonenanonovels18.blogspot.com/

Here’s the novel I’ll be writing… https://thatsinglepreacher.blogspot.com/

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