Real life seems to have no plots. Ivy Compton-Burn...
Travel and Living
Thursday, December 19, 2002
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
A Passionate Flight Attendant
By Glenn Van Ekeren
"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome aboard United Airlines flight number 548, direct from Palm Springs to Chicago."
Wait a minute! My mind starts racing. I know it's early in the morning, 6:50 a.m. to be exact, but I was sure this flight went to Denver.
"Now that I got your attention," the voice continues, "my name is Annamarie and I'll...
Monday, November 11, 2002
Featuring video stories about countries and cultures rarely seen on American TV, this PBS companion site offers a deeper understanding of "globalization." Video journalists document clashing values and societal changes that happen both too fast and too slowly in less explored corners of the world. In addition to video, the site features a wealth of articles, interviews, factoids, historical analysis,...
This site illustrates what happens when good buildings go bad. Sure, the site is the demolition industry's "worldwide source for news and information on building implosions, blowdowns and all other types of structural blasting projects." In that respect, it accomplishes its goal of providing an informational resource for professionals. But in addition to those worthy pursuits, the explosive content...
Monday, October 21, 2002
Miracle of the Stray E-mail
By Barbara Baumgardner
September 11, 2001. I watched in horror as the World Trade Center towers were erased from the skyline of New York City. Glued to the television, I felt deep sorrow for the families of thousands who would be grieving intensely. There was no warning, no good-byes and for most, no bodies to bury. There was only stark horror and lives forever changed....
Tuesday, August 20, 2002
The Most Beautiful Flower
By Cheryl L. Costello-Forshey
The park bench was deserted as I sat down to read
Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.
Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown,
For the world was intent on dragging me down.
And if that weren't enough to ruin my day,
A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from
play.
He stood right before me...
Sunday, July 28, 2002
Thursday, July 25, 2002
A Typical Day
By Brian Totzke
As a high-school teacher, I have understandably become concerned not just about the future of our profession but the public perception of it as well. I decided recently, therefore, to take advantage of the so-called "spare" time that I have in my work day to take a leisurely stroll around the building and see for myself just what goes on outside my own classroom.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2002
> GARY : I don't think I deserve a zero on this
>test.
> TEACHER: I agree, but it's the lowest mark I can
>give you.
> MOTHER : Why did you get such a low mark on that
>test?
> JUNIOR : Because of absence.
> MOTHER : You mean you were absent on the day of
>the test?
> JUNIOR : No, but the kid who sits next to me was.
> TEACHER: If you received $10 from...
> TEACHER: How old were you on your last
> birthday?
> STUDENT: Seven.
> TEACHER: How old will you be on your next
> birthday?
> STUDENT: Nine.
> TEACHER: That's impossible.
> STUDENT: No, it isn't, Teacher. I'm eight
> today.
> TEACHER: Willy, name one important thing we have
>today that we
>didn't haveten years ago.
> WILLY : Me!
> SUBSTITUTE...
Tuesday, May 28, 2002
The Millionaire
By William G. Wood
Submitted by Jane Madison
While driving home from work one day
My total wealth I did survey
My mortgaged home and ancient car
A bank account not up to par
Furniture from which I fear
We may not get another year
The TV set with stamp-size screen
Carpets with that well-worn sheen
Two suits of clothes not quite threadbare
"All-purpose" shoes that need repair...
Wednesday, April 24, 2002
Monday, April 15, 2002
Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion. -- Lorraine Anderson
Nature always tends to act in the simplest way. -- Bernoulli
Whenever man comes up with a better mousetrap, nature immediately comes up with a better mouse. -- James Carswell
Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before...