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Downton Abbey (Season 3, ep. 5 spoiler - Sybil)

by Kathleen

Jan 10, 2015

Yep. I've been sucked in. I have been thoroughly enjoying the show, character, story, costumes, scenery, the accents.

Now I have just watched one of my favorite characters die! That stupid prig of a doctor!

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Kathleen The creators sound open and eager to work together on some form of Downton Abbey after the final season wraps up. That's good news, but it would have to include Violet and Isobel!

Has anyone seen the Second Best Marigold Hotel yet? I haven't but am looking forward to it, having enjoyed the original. Thank you to the poster who alerted me ...See More

Mar 28, 2015

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Positive person On 3/28/15,

Hi Kathleen--I'm another Downton Abbey fan! We saw the Second Best marigold Hotel last week--it's delightful. Enjoy!

Kathleen wrote: > The creators sound open and eager to work together on some > form of Downton Abbey after the final season wraps up. That's > good news, but it would have to include Violet and...See More

Mar 28, 2015

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"practicing" for retirement

by Flacka

Mar 5, 2015

I am retiring at the end of the year (yay!) but this winter I've had a lot of chance to "practice" because the last time we had a full week of school was the first week of Feb.

Where is spring?!

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Novel

Goodness. Snow is going on so late for you. Sorry to hear
that, Flacka and Bluette.

Stay warm and safe.

Mar 14, 2015

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VET with congratulations On 3/05/15, Flacka wrote: > I am retiring at the end of the year (yay!) but this winter > I've had a lot of chance to "practice" because the last > time we had a full week of school was the first week of > Feb. > > Where is spring?!

I am so happy for you. Retirement rocks!

Spring got to the Mid-South l...See More

Mar 23, 2015

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Hey ya'll, I just won an award

by Marjoryt

Mar 4, 2015

I wanted to share the honor with you all, since you have read about my online classes experiences since 2000. I moved from one college to another, started courses, lost those courses to other instructors, got the courses back, had to teach other instructors how to do online.....what a ride. I've really appreciated the support you've given me - espe...See More

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jme Congrats !!! And Thanks s for the tip about Jing. I'm going to look into it.

3/04/15, Marjoryt wrote: > I wanted to share the honor with you all, since you have > read about my online classes experiences since 2000. I moved > from one college to another, started courses, lost those > courses to other instructors, got the cours...See More

Mar 10, 2015

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VET with congratulations I am very happy for you. It feels good to be recognized for hard, great work, doesn't it?

On 3/04/15, Marjoryt wrote: > I wanted to share the honor with you all, since you have > read about my online classes experiences since 2000. I moved > from one college to another, started courses, lost those > courses to other instructors...See More

Mar 23, 2015

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Downton Abbey 3/1 episode SPOILERS

by Kathleen

Mar 2, 2015

OMG. I just finished watching the most recent episode. This was the most touching show. So many moments... Isobel's disappoint and the grace with which she handled it.

Violet's revelation and colorful description of the events on the night she and the prince attempted to run away together, and her honest and pragmatic assessment of the ou...See More

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magnolia On 3/02/15, Kathleen wrote: > OMG. I just finished watching the most recent episode. This > was the most touching show. So many moments... Isobel's > disappoint and the grace with which she handled it.

Watched it twice. Cried both times.

Lord Grantham saying he needed Edith's forgiveness as much as she needed his.
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Mar 3, 2015

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Kathleen On 3/03/15, magnolia wrote: > On 3/02/15, Kathleen wrote: >> OMG. I just finished watching the most recent episode. > This >> was the most touching show. So many moments... Isobel's >> disappoint and the grace with which she handled it. > > Watched it twice. Cried both times. > > Lord Grantham saying he needed Ed...See More

Mar 3, 2015

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for those enduring a life changing event

by Bluette

Feb 27, 2015

I know of 2 of our posters, TNET group, etc facing some serious medical issues right now...please keep them in your thoughts as they endure a life changing event...send supportive messages too...thank you !

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Positive person On 2/27/15,

Strength to face whatever lies ahead, peace to deal with it, and seconding grits "Prayers and positive thought."

grits wrote: > Prayers and positive thought for all as we face life's changes. > > On 2/27/15, Bluette wrote: >> I know of 2 of our posters, TNET group, etc facing some >> se...See More

Feb 27, 2015

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Jme Certainly. Prayers for all. I can add one more (myself) to this. I'll get through mine, but it's been tough. I Certainly will keep all in my thoughts and prayers.

On 2/27/15, Bluette wrote: > I know of 2 of our posters, TNET group, etc facing some > serious medical issues right now...please keep them in > your thoughts as they en...See More

Mar 1, 2015

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Link to the George Clooney D.A.

by magnolia

Jan 20, 2015

Close the space in the link below. It is, as I had read somewhere, a spoof on D.A. for charity, using almost all the D.A. characters and actors and it is very funny!

[link removed]

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Kathleen I didn't expect Downton Abbey would ever affect me this way, but when the plaque honoring Mrs. Patmore's nephew was unveiled, I shed a tear or two, even though I suspected it was going to happen. (The writer attempted to throw us off...would it be a memorial to Isis or one for Mrs. Patmore's nephew? Good choice, my lord!)

Best line of the...See More

Feb 23, 2015

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magnolia On 2/23/15, Kathleen wrote:
> I didn't expect Downton Abbey would ever affect me this
> way,
but
> when the plaque honoring Mrs. Patmore's nephew was
> unveiled, I shed a tear or two, even though I suspected
> it was going to happen. (The writer attempted to throw us
> off...would it be a memorial to Isis o...See More

Feb 24, 2015

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Downton A. ** Feb. 16 SPOILER**

by magnolia

Feb 15, 2015

Well, that came as a surprise for me: Lord Merton's sons insulting Isobel...but even more preposterous, doing so at dinner in front of everyone. I did not see that coming. I would not mind if she refused to marry Merson because, as one writer said, if your kids are bad, that says something about YOU.

And how utterly insane is it that Edith...See More

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Kathleen I just watched the episode online at PBS. Discussion inline.

On 2/15/15, magnolia wrote: > Well, that came as a surprise for me: Lord Merton's sons > insulting Isobel...but even more preposterous, doing so > at dinner in front of everyone. I did not see that > coming. I would not mind if she refused to marry Merson > because...See More

Feb 16, 2015

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Teaching in other people's classroom (posted two places)

by Novel

Feb 13, 2015

Am nomadic in my school. Teach in all three multi-storey buildings. Nightmare for having to carry things and be organised. JUST about manage that. Struggle with those who dislike having an "invading" teacher and make it hard as possible - not moving own classes out promptly, hanging around faffing while I am in there, making comments abou...See More

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Downton Abbey ***2/8/15 SPOILER***

by magnolia

Feb 11, 2015

As I feared would happen, ;-) Bates found "the thing" that Anna was hiding for Lady Mary.

This resulted in a happy ending for the episode, ostensibly, since Anna was relieved to learn that Bates did not kill Green and that her terrible secret was out. Little unanswered details bother me, though -- wouldn't Bates be hurt again wh...See More

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magnolia > > I watched and enjoyed the movie, waiting (with great > trepidation) for Maggie to expire! I'm glad she didn't and now I > look forward to the sequel. I was happily surprised to see DA's > Isobell show up at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Oh, I hope my mistake did not ruin the movie too badly for you.

I probabl...See More

Feb 12, 2015

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Positive person to Kathleen On 2/12/15, I did, and thought it was great! We were at a
movie last Tues. ($5 all day and for any show!) and saw
the previews for the first one--I was surprised, too, to
see Isobel! Should be a fun movie!

Kathleen wrote:
> On 2/12/15, Kathleen wrote:
>> On 2/12/15, magnolia wrote:
>>> On 2/12/15...See More

Feb 12, 2015

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Part time teaching

by Novel

Feb 11, 2015

How many of you did this? Were your timetables reasonable? Were you guaranteed a particular day off? Did you end up spending much more time in school than you wanted or were you able to balance it with your "free time"?

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magnolia On 2/11/15, Novel wrote: > How many of you did this? Were your timetables reasonable? > Were you guaranteed a particular day off? Did you end up > spending much more time in school than you wanted or were > you able to balance it with your "free time"?

I taught two classes for a part-time salary. The school was on a &...See More

Feb 11, 2015

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Betty Ann I've been at the same part-time teaching job since 1990! I'm considered .75. It's an alternative program with shorter school days than the usual. I have students for 5 hours per day and also have a lot of administrative paperwork (conferences, enrolling students, etc.).

I don't get any more days off than most teachers--it's that my day is ...See More

Feb 11, 2015

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