tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86226682012-02-16T07:48:10.223-06:00<b>"The unexamined life is not worth living." </b> SOCRATESrjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.comBlogger3171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-55504267562108416712009-11-13T21:24:00.001-06:002009-11-13T21:27:47.253-06:00

A cute online cartoon series with a naughty side!The characters are worth getting to know.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-19946584033273484442009-01-15T18:32:00.002-06:002009-01-15T18:42:09.820-06:00

We had a day off from school today because of the extreme cold. -20 air temperature.So, I got up just a little later than normal, made coffee and made my way to the office. I decided to finally take on some of those projects that I have been putting off for weeks and weeks. Organizing the files sitting on the file box, put away the remnants of holiday decorations and stuff and clean. As I'm

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-33849391144518945162008-06-29T10:50:00.000-05:002008-06-29T11:19:53.937-05:00

I'm always searching for stories or ideas for my classroom. I came across an interesting article in the New York Times about Brains that might make for a great conversation starter. Research essnetially says that in the memory acquisition and storage process, we tend to suffer from source amnesia and the new information we learn reinforces what we want to remember, as opposed to what the facts

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-65131817310466747642008-05-24T11:24:00.000-05:002008-05-24T11:58:01.912-05:00

As the school year winds down, I contemplate all the educational & instructional highs and lows of my year. I, of course, dwell on the negatives more than the positives - but of course that could be because there weren't that many positives. I felt a general sense of comfort in the classroom, connecting to the students and meeting their human need to have a person on front the class and not a

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-82738033028066319702008-05-17T09:01:00.000-05:002008-05-17T09:05:50.102-05:00

The exam I gave my government students started off with the question -What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?Answer: the former are individual freedoms, though at times contradictory to one another in the eyes of the courts, the latter, are equality under the law.If the California Supreme Court would have released their ruling on the legalization of gay marriages sooner -

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I think we could both relate to this song, for different reasons.Here's to better communication hon.Brandi Carlile - The Story All of these lines across my face Tell you the story of who I am So many stories of where I've been And how I got to where I am But these stories don't mean anything When you've got no one to tell them to It's true... I was made for you I climbed across the

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-42582690687614383612008-02-20T18:29:00.001-06:002008-02-20T19:06:10.136-06:00

Came across this song for the first time while I was living in Scotland.Did I hear you right'cause I thought you saidLet's think it overYou have been my lifeAnd I never plannedGrowing old without youShadows bleeding through the lightWhere the love once shined so brightCame without a reasonDon't let go on us tonightLove's not always black and whiteHaven't I always loved you?But when I need

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-74565459987445811572008-01-19T10:17:00.000-06:002008-01-19T10:19:41.115-06:00

"Do the math: Republicans will have to defend more seats with less money and the threat of lower turnout."

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We had a wonderful staff development session in late November. The topics ranged from literacy to cultural competency, but the best activity was led by students from our school. They asked us to write and discuss "I am from..." poems. It was a powerful and memorable event. Looking at "...places, ...products, ...food, ...smells, ... common things, ...poeple, ... food, ...ouches, ... pictures"

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1534755787055784822007-11-30T20:12:00.000-06:002008-01-05T20:19:32.973-06:00

Once again - we had TOO much fun in Chetek on Potato Lake - at the cabin and at the Narrows.Such a fun loving crew!

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-338232039954665192007-11-18T19:39:00.000-06:002008-01-03T19:42:24.565-06:00

Marylin June Kothman, November 18, 1997Think about you a lot mom!

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Went out with Jenny Kettering (and Melissa, Candy & Annie) last night for her birthday! We had most of our drinks and fun at Melissa's house but did manage to get to McGovern's and make Jorge show us his six-pack abs for us... twice. Happy Birthday Jenny! 33... we're getting old.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-28794416382792241762007-11-03T19:43:00.000-05:002008-01-05T20:10:58.627-06:00

We visited Ted and Amy and Abbie over the long weekend! We drove down, enjoyed a barbeque evening, went to the zoo and ate at a really cool steakhouse with servers who started in the 1970's!Okay - there was something a little gross and scary about the amount of fish just swimming on top of one another. For a quarter, you could buy a handful of pebble sized fish food and fee them.Abbie, with

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-73862924685866044142007-10-22T22:04:00.000-05:002007-10-22T22:09:06.443-05:00

It's been a LONG time since I've written - how full have my days been? Quite. I need to climb back into the routine of writing about my ideas, events and life in general. I'll start with my latest purchase. For better or worse, a bought a brand new car today. Internet research, discussion, a phone call or two, visit the dealer, bury the debt of my current car into the new one, and viola, a

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I picked up Henry and Ann from the Airport on Wednesday night. It was wonderful to have them on this side of the ocean. After stopping at the house to drop off their bags - we scooted off to Minneapolis for a meal. Chino Latino was packed, so we went to Filigios for a very nice meal. Sitting at Dixie's on Grand Avenue afterwards felt surreal - Henry and Ann were actually sitting in our

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-12079542133047324532007-08-21T22:02:00.000-05:002007-08-25T22:10:39.340-05:00

My coworker Debbie called me up and asked if I wanted to help out the tennis team and be the 2nd assistant coach. Since I played in high school and actually watch the sport on TV with some enthusiasm (the only one) and and I thought it would be a great way to stay active and even possibly lose some weight, I said yes. Practice started on August 13th and I have been having a great time with the

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-15095741643312553982007-08-13T07:14:00.000-05:002007-08-25T21:56:52.176-05:00

So - from the moment I woke up I was wondering why the KS95 morning crew was sounding so different - even though I don't listen to the station very much, I had to google it. Well, Cheryl Kaye has left apparently, not much news on why, and the KS95 link brought me to this histerical video of Alanis Morisette doing Fergie's "My Humps" which you can find on YouTube. ... which brought me to this

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-47669521360303387232007-08-10T00:17:00.000-05:002007-08-10T00:33:55.648-05:00

What a unique and refreshing forum! Not a debate, per se, but a chance for questions to be asked and answered fully. The panel was interesting, however. Perhaps the people asking questions should have been a little less subjective in their questioning. It gave off an appearance that was slighty unprofessional, though arguably, more personable.I believe Hillary did the best job. Strong,

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-17960230303574973682007-08-09T15:42:00.000-05:002007-08-09T15:42:11.659-05:00

This was Molly and I (last summer) at Ann's cabin. Tomorrow we leave for Ann's once again - I'm looking forward to fun and games!

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-84004746455355714252007-08-07T01:20:00.000-05:002007-08-07T01:27:36.249-05:00

Yeah - I saw it - Transformers! It was a childhood dream come true to see Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots do battle against Megatron and the Decepticons. Best part about the film - although the special effects and action were phenomenal - was the use of the real voice of Optimus Prime from the cartoon series!Visit the Website for all the cool pics and sound effects!

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-10355097213332603632007-08-02T09:40:00.000-05:002007-08-02T09:45:28.613-05:00

It is still very early in the aftermath of the collapse of the I-35 bridge, but the number of deaths and injuries is lower than many had expected. Let's hope for the best that that number stays low as they search the river today for cars. New York Times SLIDESHOW.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-53046154426604194652007-07-28T09:30:00.000-05:002007-08-02T09:44:54.562-05:00

I came across a wonderful article on gay high school and college students coming out to their teammates and having more success and acceptance than one would have had in the past. I love reading these kinds of articles because they remind me that kindness and benevolence will allow for tolerance, everywhere, eventually, despite the fact that the issue is tossed around political campaigns and

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-37118090717887189082007-07-27T00:11:00.000-05:002007-07-27T00:16:06.871-05:00

As I sit here in my hotel room in Chicago - taking a break from the HOURS and HOURS of work that I have done on my AP and regular Economics syllabi for the upcoming year, I came across an article that highlights Minnesota's number status for our kids' well-being. Pretty good news, although the article does mention that Minnesota is not without it's flaws and disturbing trends. But, hopefully

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-11241664201184440022007-07-19T09:17:00.000-05:002007-07-19T09:26:37.059-05:00

I've often said that religion does many good things for people, communities, the poor, etc., but there is SO much room for corruption and criminal activity when you involve secrecy, power, money into it. Yuck! The Catholic church (and I'm sure many more) is in trouble again! Anything to poke foke at the hypocrisy...

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-15933279732098744072007-07-07T04:32:00.000-05:002007-07-11T04:49:17.754-05:00

I was doing some reading online and came across a promising article on tolerance and acceptance for gay and lesbian people in the U.S.It is encouraging, and I think there is a lot of truth to the young/old divide, as well as the split that occurs in many American homes between husbands and wives - such as the one typified by John and Elizabeth Edwards.There is hope yet!

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-65370209489261304962007-06-30T04:25:00.000-05:002007-06-30T04:36:53.566-05:00

It has finally happened. The country has been waiting anxiously for the once very popular Tony Blair to step down. On Wednesday, he did just that. The new Prime Minister is now picking his cabinet and promising to lead and bring the necessary change Britain needs. A historic event and only time will tell how the Scot, the first in 70 years to lead Britain will do.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-45664159359540376532007-06-24T14:21:00.000-05:002007-06-26T08:29:23.648-05:00

Just posting a site that describes the current candidates running for president for anyone looking to research. CQ Politics is a non-partisan website that publishes the daily goings-on of Congress.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-43047674094947942172007-06-21T04:38:00.000-05:002007-06-21T04:43:55.206-05:00

An article from the Star News, entitled "Historic class of 2007 graduates from Rogers" details the events of the big night for Rogers High School graduates.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-78058691749755697592007-06-19T12:59:00.000-05:002007-06-19T13:22:15.695-05:00

Okay, it is really early to seriously land on one political candidate. Early on, I like Hillary but Obama is hypnotic in his presentation and style; he's very politically attractive. I think I'm most inclined, at this point, to vote for a bit of a dark horse candidate in Bill Richardson. It's easy to see how Democrats differ from Republicans, and easy to see the similarities in their policies

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-9390844361093621602007-06-17T12:57:00.000-05:002007-06-19T12:58:45.306-05:00

What does this Rebus represent?CockroachAntWormsRabbitBugs Bunny

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-27055237715509446972007-06-15T08:13:00.000-05:002007-06-15T08:27:33.738-05:00

I am back in Scotland. It is like I never left and yet, it is foreign again because so much has changed in people's lives to make catching up with them necessary. It is a good feeling though. The palace is still cold - damn it - I did not bring enough jumpers. The park is beautiful - green and lush and wet. I went on my first walk yesterday.Henry is still funny. He and Ann will be out Monday for

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-28828344794235788792007-06-11T06:09:00.000-05:002007-06-11T06:14:02.204-05:00

My speech for commencement went fantastically! With a racing heart and approached the podium, asked the graduates if this 'honor' was due to the fact that my class was so hard - and began reading: "Chapter 1". Of course I was kidding, but I needed them to laugh so that I could relax at the podium and begin.After the evening was over, many came up for hugs and pictures - which is fun, but the

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-16223325813466120842007-06-02T19:38:00.000-05:002007-06-02T19:43:41.401-05:00

Being the overly emotional man that I am... I put together a letter I wrote to the seniors with three videos and lyrics to provide some time for reflection and closure to the seniors. Due to workshops and some interviews, my last day with the seniors (formally, in class) was last Monday! What a GREAT CLASS! I will miss and remember them!Below, the letter and the songs they watched/listened to

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-20106416559415287372007-05-28T12:12:00.000-05:002007-05-28T12:19:42.864-05:00

So, I'm pretty sure that there is a reason that we work 5 days a week and only have 2 off.... it's Memorial Day -no school or work for me and much of the rest of the country... and it's 1200pm. The only thing that I've done besides eat breakfast and have 2 cups of coffee was watch the Rosie/Joy/Elizabeth fight from 'The View' on YouTube and about 12 other clips from the show... It's disgusting.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1888341084580345252007-05-19T09:20:00.000-05:002007-05-19T09:47:58.837-05:00

Our spring break to Puerto Vallarta! All inclusive means fat and lazy. 7 days and 7 nights may have almost been too much, but we'd go back to Mexico!Some of the pool action and views from the beach.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-79528443618399471132007-05-15T09:02:00.000-05:002007-05-19T09:19:43.767-05:00

Thtat is the title of the my speech. The secretary caught me the other day as I was walking through the office and said she needed a title! And, that is was occurred to me. I actually have a good chunk of the speech written, so, I think the title is appropriate for what I am trying to say to them. I am still quite nervous - the day is approaching quickly.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-40487294807495273152007-05-09T20:52:00.000-05:002007-05-09T21:02:14.530-05:00

Played tennis today with some of the guys on the Rogers team. I miss tennis! It was fun. And they gave an old man a run for his money. I am out of shape.Seniors are just about as checked out as they could be. If I could do magic tricks while standing on my head and paying them to watch me... I may be able to hold their attention. We are going to 'coast' for the remaining 16 days. Some

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I just picked up the album Bluebird, by Emmylou Harris (1989) because it was featured in the 5th season of the Sopranos and I am so glad that I did!! The very first song, "Heaven Only Knows" is the reason I bought it, and it is an instant classic; the last song, however, is so beautiful lyrically (which is what I really love) and musically, that I recommend anyone slightly sympathetic to country

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-52817640514776956772007-03-19T20:32:00.000-05:002007-03-19T20:40:29.944-05:00

Attended St. Patty's Day at McGovernsTime to start looking for a houseWas asked to be the commencement speaker for this year's senior classSaw a recovered Autumn happy and back and work at MaynardsRegret not going to the gym more this monthDiscovered a new bar to hang out at since all the good gay St. Paul's shut!Booked my spring break trip to Puerto VallartaStill doing pretty good about

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-78452604037986030742007-03-02T09:01:00.000-06:002007-03-02T09:03:44.196-06:00

One of the few redeeming qualities of getting 6-18 inches of snow less than 24 hours...

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-77437741421726998302007-02-20T20:50:00.000-06:002007-02-20T20:59:27.854-06:00

These days are never very productive. RHS had a late start today to offfer up professional development to staff - the topic du jour was Advisor/Advisee programs. I've officially been in education too long because after hearing both presentations, I thought to myself, good god, we did this years ago! Why are we recreating the wheel. Some conversations with my colleagues did remind that not

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-66288803909261631512007-02-15T20:48:00.000-06:002007-02-20T20:49:47.959-06:00

I've added some great websites for reading current events and finding out more information on political issues and candidates! Stay informed people - education is the only thing that will lead to progress!

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-25925867248048141472007-01-31T20:36:00.000-06:002007-01-31T20:50:46.942-06:00

It's been a while since I've blogged... and I've sworn off using the phrase "I've been too busy" to anyone or any situation. The fact is, we make choices with our time, and I have obviously chosen to either work long hours, spend my evenings with friends or in front of network non-cable television or online chatting with friends on facebook or emailing. But I haven't blogged. I am now.Time is

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1167507530116519522006-12-30T13:37:00.000-06:002006-12-30T13:38:50.176-06:00

It was just a year ago that we were celebrating the end of one year and start of another in Scotland!

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Tim is home and were were able to spend the holidays with friends and family. After having too much fun in Paynesville with some high school friends on Saturday night, Tim and I headed to his parents in St. Cloud on Sunday. We stopped off at Granite City Brewery to see Ann and she treated us to brunch and wine!! Very nice of her.We enjoyed some nice wine and snacks, and a terrific meal cooked

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1166443343667558632006-12-18T05:51:00.000-06:002006-12-18T06:02:24.373-06:00

It's 5:50am Monday morning, and normally, I've filled my coffee cup and fixed a bowl of cereal and have sat down in front of the computer am already chatting with the little 'green dot' that gmail uses to indicate a friend is online. Our green dot conversations every morning (afternoon for him) have been a constant and a source of comfort for the both of us over the three months Tim and I have

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1164225927459823212006-11-22T14:02:00.000-06:002006-11-22T14:05:30.243-06:00

Just off the plane, finally showered... that's a lot of hours to sit and sweat and eat crappy food and drink too much coffee and wear the same socks and not brush your teeth... gu.Here for a week. Probably heading to Sam's this evening to deliver some silly American gifts to our Scottish compatriots and have a pint of Carling or 2!! I missed Carling!!Looking forward to a good week.Like I need

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1163468757047405432006-11-13T19:44:00.000-06:002006-11-13T19:45:57.090-06:00

I've added some photos and entries below now that my (old fashioned) film is developed.

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1163468642127197982006-11-13T19:37:00.000-06:002006-11-13T19:44:02.180-06:00

Friends (Jill in the hat, Josh, the tall one!)My little brother is 30!! Josh (who also turned 30) and his wife Jill were kind enough to host a double 30th birthday party. Most in attendance were friends from Bemidji.Darts, Food, Drinks and Games, it was a fun night! I introduced a bunch of people to the 1 to 100 game... that one never gets old ;-)A friend and Dion

rjcuteboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03864264046673746250noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8622668.post-1163032782057197502006-11-08T18:36:00.000-06:002006-11-08T18:39:42.986-06:00

I moved into our new apartment several days ago, took the day off of work for a morning Dr.'s appointment and then spent the day organizing, unpacking and cleaning - still lots to do! And - I hooked up my internet, so I'm back online at home. I really wish my boy boy was here to share in all of this work and fun. It's kind of a lonely ordeal when you are used to doing everything together!!

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Lisa - posing pretty for the camera, as always! Look at that Cabin though!!!Molly and Ann - relax with a ginger ale and vodkaJohn and Mary and their grandaughter. Enjoying the spoils of retirement.One of the first trips when I arrived home was to Ann's cabin in Chetek! On the way, however, we made a little visit to John and Mary's cabin in northern Wisconsin! A beautiful cabin - they built all

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Along the same lines of my previous post... this note is a keeper.Ryan - Hello hello! haha ... It's been a really long time! How are you? It was really funny yesterday because my CF (or RA) was in my room and she interviewed my roommate and I about our experience with military recruiters. We talked about how we don't really appreciate, to put it nicely, how they're coming into our schools

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I just returned home from the Rogers High School National Honor Society's annual induction of new members. I was asked to be the Guest Speaker at the event - an honor for sure. I was pleased that the students regarded me as someone who has inspired them and might have a message that resonates with their talents and hard work ethic. It was a simple yet poignant evening. As I drove home, the

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From October 10 until the 18th, students at the high school where I teach were encouraged to bring in food for the foodshelf. There basic incentive, besides doing a good deed, was a pizza party that the winning classroom would win. To foster a charitable environment, I decided to brainstorm with my students ways to increase the incentive. Well, as any teacher can appreciate, that when your

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America's Best Bar?Is right in our backyard, apparently. "The best bar in America is Nye's Polonaise." according to the magazine Esquire. The 'man's magazine' - one that has been around for almost 80 years and, although was once the place for literary giants (like Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote) to write presently focuses on fashion and all that is fashionable. It's good to see that they

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The group split up this weekend and attended separate 'Fests'... a text war ensue to decipher just who was at the better fest. They had the city, the sights and a wider variety of people (i.e., better gays) but we had a corn maze, a bonfire, hayrack rides, guns (okay, that's not so great) and the sights as well! It's pretty hard to decided who really 'won', but I think we can agree that we all

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Randy, Steve and I travelled down to LaCrosse on Saturday to meet up with Amy and Jeff at her sister's house and then to the Alpine. As usual, the sights were unbelievable, the beer was beer, and the laughs frequent and hardy. We made it down to the Fest grounds around 4pm, and had several drinks there before we headed Cheap Shots to meet up with some of the WIS students. The streets of LaCrosse

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Tim is visiting for a few days! I picked him up on Wednesday. It was SOO good to see and give him a big hug. It's been great visiting the friends and frequenting our favorite places while he's here. From the Townhouse with Steve, Amy and Jeff to the Liffey with John and Mary and then up to St. Cloud and Clearwater with his mom and dad and brothers, and then to Amy's bonfire party, it's been a

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It was a tough day teaching in Rogers today. With the tornado and events of the weekend that turned a bustling, growing community upside down and maker of national news, the students were exhausted, excitable and mellow at the same time.The students handled the day and dealing with the aftermath of the storm pretty well - I think they were happy to be at school and not at home so they could talk

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I got an email from my friend and now retired teacher. It was a response to one that I had sent asking for advice and lamenting over how much work this year has been. Having taught the same things I did before retiring last year, she commented, “From the first day of school to the last I did little else but schoolwork.”So, that is not terribly encouraging to hear, but a reality nonetheless. It

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I recently listened to the new Dixie Chicks CD and absolutely love it. Powerful messages, well written and good music. The final song is a personal favorite and it got me thinking to about why I teach: to inspire hope. I hope my students can "learn from our history"."I Hope", Dixie ChicsSunday morning, I heard the preacher sayThou shall not killI don't wanna, hear nothin' else, about

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It's workshop week... I am enjoying getting back into the swing of things, but I am also full of fear and anxiety! I love teaching - the planning, the preparation, the unknown, its so intense. But, as I forgot, it's SO tiring. I can barely stay awake past 9:30pm these days. I am also so blessed to be working with some very amazing people. Outside the fact that some of my closest colleagues

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There was a Data Retreat for my school district today. The meeting started at 745am... and despite the fact that I believe I am a morning person, that was a bit early since it was an hour drive from my house. The retreat went really well. I saw so many familiar faces and had just the warmest reception by so many old friends and co-workers. It was both fun and frustrating to get back into the

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Some people have too much money... It's a wonderful problem to have! We should all have such problems. Let's hope they can make it work to benefit more of the neediest people in the world.

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It's been several weeks now and I want see my boy boy. Can't wait until he visits - just 4 weeks now.

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I have been back home Minnesota for five days now. Aside from the normal jetlag, the readjustment and culture 'shock' has been challenging. It must be said that I was certainly very excited to move home and return to work and be close to friends and family. However, there is a dual adjustment needed in this process. Simply entering back into the fray of friends and colleagues and families and

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It's my last day (living) in Scotland and I'm going to miss it so much!Took a trip to Edinburgh today just to meander and had lunch with Tim at our favorite cafe, a glass of wine at our favorite bar and then visited Kitty and Donny on the way home. We then visited Marian and she gave me a wonderful going away present that she got in Belarus! The palace tonight is quiet. Gloria had Tim and I

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Over the past two years of adjusting to and living a 'normal' life in Scotland, it is natural to develop some routines or patterns. Finding a local watering hole is certainly no exception to that. Despite the fact that the Coach and Horses was most like a Paynesville bar and the kids found the small 'old man's pub' of Masons to be the best hang out, we took to the equally as frequented by

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Cocktails and dinner with Henry and Ann were superb. These two people are absolutely delightful, and am going to miss them dearly. Tim and I met the two at the Opal Lounge. We enjoyed some nibbles and some white wine - discussing the usual topics of work and 'what's next' but then also what I will be doing back in the states. Henry and Ann are expecting their first grandbaby this fall and,

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Our last week is pretty full with fun (and I'm sure emotional) stuff.We just returned from Alnwick this morning. Yesteray we had a BBQ at Wade's and then went over to Christine and Allen Mitchell's for nibbles and drinks. Today - I begin packing. Ouch - lots of stuff going in the bin!Tomorrow night we are dining with Henry and Ann and then have a B-day party with some of my IEP matesWednesday

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We had a picnic with Marion and her daughters, JoAnn and Kay. They qualify as the mouthiest women in Scotland - to use their words, it was fucking brilliant! Tim bbq'd some burgers and brats on the grill, I made some some cocktails, we invited Gloria and her in-laws to join us and Marion and the girls entertained us with their crazy stories about their kids, their dogs and being a host family.

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Part II of the weekend... Stuart and Neil took us to St. Andrews, which is just a 15 minute drive to the coast. It was a beautiful little town. We walked down the main streets, saw the Cathedral (ruins now) and walked by the 'first' golf course. St. Andrew's is home to one of the oldest universities in Scotland as well. It is a lovely little city that is not overly touristy - apparently the city

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Last weekend Tim and I were invited up to visit Stuart and Neil at their new place. Stuart is the House manager for a couple who live in Fife.The day was perfect - we sat in their garden and drank wine and had a picinic.The boys walked across the front of the state to the back garden, where we were able to pick fresh vegetables and fruit for dinner. This garden was unbelievable! Fresh potatoes,

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Okay - it was London, Paris and back to London, but there is no song with those lyrics. We arrived in London in the midst of 30-35 degree (Celsius) weather. (85-95 F). Our first night we got to attend Les Miserables. Tim and I joined Wade and his group of students. From those who had seen it and my own (first time) opinion, the set was great and songs were good, but perhaps fell a little flat,

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We've been in on London and then Paris for the past week.Home today to Edinburgh by train around 6pm- Lots of pictures and anecdotes to share!

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Our Wisconsin in Scotland - Summer 2006 end of term party.We did make good use of the tent as it rained most of the night!A feel good song got everyone out for a sing along.Jim, the caretaker, Henry, the Chef and Gloria, the Director, look on at the funThe students (and some of the staff!) danced into the dark; there was also the usually attempts at singing karaoke, but not of us will win an

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For our last class, the students had to complete a 'Cultural Observation Sheet' in Edinburgh. Afterwards, I had them meet Tim and I at the Standing Order for dinner and drinks. Afterwards, we went to The Stand for a comedy show. "Dance Monkey Boy, Dance". We couldn't actually take any pictures during the show, which was okay. But I must say, we were in for a surprise! It was a VERY Scottish

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The Summer WIS Fourth of July Party went off without a bang! Except for the bangs we wanted.The students started the evening with some games - the mellowist but still fun was the first: Musical Chairs. (Kudos to Kim in the maroon for winning!) Tug of war proved to be a challenge on the wet grass. The distance clan (full of athletes and bigger (men) people) is who the Faculty ultimately lost to in

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It's the last week of the summer term. Today's class will of course involve a lot of closure and reflection activities. I've invited Sara, the grad intern to conduct one of the three activities. It should go pretty well and get the students to start planning and thinking about their time here and the transition they'll experience very soon. As I move home in just over a month, I suspect the 3

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And I haven't achieved my goal of have a 'rough draft' of my dissertation done, but I'm still sitting pretty well. I have about 11,000 words and need to do some serious pairing down and clarifying my message! I found out this week that footnotes ARE included in the total word count... damn. That hurts.I met my friend Leslie for lunch and coffee yesterday. She's in my IEP course and we discussed

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Tim and I spent 5 days/nights in Ireland and it was Fantastic! My friend Catherine invited us to stay with her family and she and her boyfriend James drove us down to the southwest corner, Kerry, where we stayed for several nights. Glendoughloch, outside of Dublin, Ireland. I'm standing in a hole if you're thinking Tim looks taller than normal.

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Randy and Cam - resting comfortably within the palace walls, probably watching "This Life" or some other addictive series!! Don't these boys look like they belong in Europe? Randy and Cam - enjoying some sight seeing and shopping on Leidestraat, Amsterdam.Miss you guys and see you soon!

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Stevie K, Tim and Melissa on top of the palace.Jamie and Mel and in the Duke's Park and at Sam'sIt's been a fantastic Spring in Scotland!!! The weather has been superb (sorry Cam and Randy!!) for the past couple of weeks and we've had some of our best and oldest and closest friends visiting us: Cam and Randy (pictures being developed soon!), Stevie K and Melissa, and Jamie and MelissaSteve and

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Kitty and Tim Jim, Suz, me, Linda, Jane and Marion John and Mary cut their cake.(It was John's 70th birthday party cake too [on June 11])Bob and Sheila Stewart were gracious enough to host John and Mary's going away party last evening. It was a fun time, but a sad night as well as three years have passed and they flew back to Wisconsin this morning. It's been an amazing time spent with them -

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The summer term officially kicked off yesterday with 29 students from the five western UW schools. Despite the usually jet lag, the 26 girls and 3 guys seem very excited to be here and anxious to learn about Scotland and travel!It will be our director's inaugural bunch, and with a summer intern, and three new faculty, it should be an exciting summer with new ideas and energy.

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Amsterdam...So yeah - to fill you in on my departure on Sunday morning from the hotel room, I need to go back a few hours.Picture, Sicily, 1963. Okay, It was April's bar in Amsterdam about 8pm... I just finished my (like) my 10th beer (for whatever reason, I was actually drinking more and faster than Randy!). We departed for the Candlelight Canal tour and arrived to find the big backseat open (

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John and Mary will be leaving soon for home. Henry and Ann were nice enough to invite us over for dinner and drinks, along with Richard and Cath. Good friendships. Henry, Tim, John, Cath, Mary, Richard and Ann and I in the front.

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Translate: Six days in Catalan (home to ¡Barcelona!)We went to Barcelona for six days in late April/early May... A recap.ThursdayArrived in warm Barcelona! We took the bus to "Hotel California" - yes, that was the name, but no worries, unlike the song, we got to leave. We quickly freshened up and headed off to the Spanish Trails tour shop to start our vineyard tour. Charles, the owner was very

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"Last week drinks" at Sams... we decided that we're super cute in black and white.The spring semester for WIS is ending today. The house is being cleaned, clothes are being packed and goodbyes and hugs are starting to trickle in as they make there way to their end of term party.We'll be at the Rugby club again - sure to be some karaoke and dancing. This has been an absolutely smashing group. Hats

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Just back from Spain... where it was a lovely 70-80 degrees everyday, we sat on a beach at least once on each of the 5 days we were there... But, alas, we had to return. Unfortunately, our camera died before we left, and we have no pictures!So, to show off the tan and prove we were really in Spain, here's a picture from the Ice Cream Social we hosted the evening of our return. The girls REALLy

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Heading off to Spain for 6 days and 5 nights. We need the break... after my latest essay score debacle and the craziness of the program ending...We start and end in Barcelona; I'm sure we'll have some fun stories!Story at 11.

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Exactly one year to the week, I found some film that I lost! And I am happy, because they are some of the best photo's I have taken during our entire time here. I'll email them out soon, until then... enjoy the latest Picture in the Caption Contest. CLICK HERE or go to the bottom left links. BTW, I awarded the caption prize to a real wanker this time... forgive me.

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Last night was the first house 'campfire'. We'd like to call it a bonfire, but the negative connotation of 'partying it up' and the fact that it really was a pretty small fire prevent that from happening. However, the volleyball, the burgers on the grill and the stories around the fire with a beer in your hands is as close to the Minnesota/Wisconsin summers that we can get! Some of these

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Iason, Me, Jessica, Tali, Catherine, Jennifer, Andi and VincentIt is hard to believe, but my courses and assessment for my masters degree are done! I submitted my finally essay for my Human Rights course yesterday.How, if at all, can universal human rights be reconcilled with the fact of cultural diversity? It was relatively easy topic to summarize but the more difficult to solve. I emphasized

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meliorism \MEE-lee-uh-riz-um\ noun: the belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its bettermentGood new word. Use it in a sentence this week.

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IN FRONT OF EDINBURGH CASTLE, late March with Brad and Derek, Tim and I were on our way to dinner with them and then out for some pints.

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Some Volley Ball Tourney pictures. Some students orgranized 30-40 folks to set up, play and judge a little inter-house tournanment. Good fun! My team made it to the finals, but ultimately lost (2 out of 3, the second game score was 29-27 I think!) to the Dalkeith Dominators. (The Dominators in white pose after their first victory)(Brandon, Alisa, me, Holly and Lindsay)In typical orchidaceous

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It's a BEAUTIFUL day out today. The weather this past week has finally been so much better (warmer!) that most of the cold month of March. I succeeded in finishing my second essay this past weekend. A brief review of how the study of social movements has shifted, privileging, slightly, the topic of identity -- at least in how it has been approach. It is not just a descriptor of a group or

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Almost two years ago I embarked on a journey that I never dreamt I would take. I’m becoming very aware of the fact that I have just over four months left of living in Scotland. Tim’s employment at the Dalkeith House and my subsequent leave of absence from my teaching position have drastically altered my life, my diversified perceptions of people and the world and invigorated my passions.

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I utilized the 'Act For Change' letter writing campaign to sent a letter to my Senators. I'll be doing my research on this topic for my dissertation, but as it stands now, I cannot support the type of legislation that is being put forward by certain members of Congress; it is both unethical and undermines the greater liberal order. I am curious to see how and to what extent my views will change

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