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Standing in the background, doing snide chuckle

by marjoryt

Nov 2, 2014

One of the fearless leaders proclaimed, "We should have courses just like X, Y and Z institutions. We should start those really soon!"

So, I looked and made a few phone calls.

Uhhhhh, boss. Boss. Boss!

We are doing everything those other institutions are doing with scheduling. We're actually offering 2 more options at ou...See More

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mmp 2) Admin isn't paying much attention to folks in the trenches. Thanks for the chuckle!!!!

Nov 2, 2014

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Betty Ann The sound you hear is a good teacher banging her head against the wall! (And submitting an application to add PR to her job description.) Yikes, marjoryt. Wouldn't you think they would know what courses are already being taught before suggesting a "change?"

On 11/02/14, marjoryt wrote: > One of the fearless leaders proclaimed, "We shoul...See More

Nov 3, 2014

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more issues and more responsibilities for me

by no name please

Oct 16, 2014

My husband suffered a back injury from a fall on Thursday. He has 3 compression fractures of the spine and has been fitted for a brace. He requires a lot of care until his back improves. He has other illnesses and conditions and is taking a lot of meds, for pain, for short term treatment of a problem found by upper GI testing, plus chronic problems...See More

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no name please thank you friends for your support and suggestions !

we do have pill boxes, unfortunately no friends or relatives close by to give me a helping hand.

On 10/16/14, no name please wrote: > My husband suffered a back injury from a fall on > Thursday. He has 3 compression fractures of the spine > and has been fitted for a bra...See More

Oct 19, 2014

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VET Remember to take care of yourself, also.

Best wishes for your husband's recovery.

On 10/19/14, no name please wrote: > thank you friends for your support and suggestions ! > > we do have pill boxes, unfortunately no friends or > relatives close by to give me a helping hand. > > On 10/16/14, no name please wrote: ...See More

Oct 20, 2014

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Breathing deeply - a lot on today

by Novel

Oct 6, 2014

Today I teach a full day, take a group to a Literature event after school, squeeze in a Department meeting, go to a theatre production tonight with the 17-18 year olds. It will be a tight schedule! Wish me luck :-)

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Betty Ann I bet you slept well after all that. How did it go?

On 10/06/14, Novel wrote: > Today I teach a full day, take a group to a Literature > event after school, squeeze in a Department meeting, go to > a theatre production tonight with the 17-18 year olds. It > will be a tight schedule! Wish me luck :-)

Oct 11, 2014

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Novel It did go smoothly, thanks. Everyone seemed pleased with everything. Unfortunately, I didn't sleep well and haven't done for a little while now. Sleeping has never been a problem - you know that saying "I could sleep on a washing line"? That used to be designed for me. Perhaps that will return soon.

Oct 13, 2014

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Oh, WOW

by Chloe is back!

Sep 28, 2014

Culturally, I should still be wearing black. I've gone to Mass every morning. I've done all the family and business things day in and day out. I sold a little and bought up and have 27 rentals to tend. Inspected everything everyone did so I would know what it was the next time I saw it.

Started a preschool for farmworkers who are eligible ...See More

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Novel Great to see you. Lovely to hear about the work you are doing. Amazing that you are learning Urdu! Please stay here with us. (((((((((((((chloe))))))))))))))))))

Sep 29, 2014

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Bluette Dear Chloe:

So proud of your accomplishments...certainly providing something that is much needed for the community...and good for you too...XXXX

On 9/28/14, Chloe is back! wrote: > Culturally, I should still be wearing black. I've gone to > Mass every morning. I've done all the family and business > things day in and day...See More

Oct 1, 2014

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Hello, one and all.

by Novel

Sep 17, 2014

Back into the swing of school. Have mostly very nice groups. One strikes fear into me, but only have them two sessions a fortnight. HAVE to get through to the ones who want to learn.

Looked around at one Year 8 group today and had a few seconds of bliss. They were moving gently around the classroom, adding notes to shared posters, analysi...See More

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Novel On 9/26/14, Doing fine aka mizletts wrote: > I'm sorry. I don't usually write my name anymore. I hope you > didn't think I was bored with your posts. I meant to infer you > are doing a great job with your MIL. I don't think I could ever > be as patient!!! > > On 9/26/14, Novel wrote: >> >> Going to stop boring you with...See More

Sep 27, 2014

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mizletts OK Thanks for letting me know. I can't imagine how I'd do in your shoes!!! Well, I can but don't want to think about it!!

On 9/27/14, Novel wrote: > On 9/26/14, Doing fine aka mizletts wrote: >> I'm sorry. I don't usually write my name anymore. I hope you >> didn't think I was bored with your posts. I meant to infer > you...See More

Sep 27, 2014

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Ok, so I wasn't busy enough

by marjoryt

Sep 1, 2014

We have a class listed in the college catalog and the state Articulation Agreement (that's the official agreement between community colleges and universities on what courses will transfer - really critical to ensure our transferees have a smooth transition) called Occupational Writing.

I did an investigation online/email/phone across the s...See More

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You are an excellent choice, marjoryt! I've met Marjory in person and she is such an inspiration. Aside from being a fantastic instructor, she is just brilliant. No kidding. I feel our state will only see progress from her leadership. GRITS

On 9/01/14, marjoryt wrote: > We have a class listed in the college catalog and the state > Articulation Agreement (that's the offici...See MoreI've met Marjory in person and she is such an inspiration. Aside from being a fantastic instructor, she is just brilliant. No kidding. I feel our state will only see progress from her leadership. GRITS

On 9/01/14, marjoryt wrote: > We have a class listed in the college catalog and the state > Articulation Agreement (that's the official agreement > between community colleges and universities on what courses > will transfer - really critical to ensure our transferees > have a smooth transition) called Occupational Writing. > > I did an investigation online/email/phone across the state > and learned that no one is teaching the course. The problem > is that it's a sophomore course in the cc, and the > equivalent in university is technical writing, a > junior/senior level course. Many programs such as > engineering and pre-med have course specific tech writing. > > I did some more investigation and found out that our > technical program students, who don't transfer to a > university need an Occupational Writing course. That course > isn't being offered in the state, nor in the surrounding > ones exactly. Technical programs at our community college > include AARN, Physical Therapy Assistant, Instrumentation, > Drafting, Electronics Technology, Construction Management, > Surgical Tech, Accounting Tech, Dental Hygiene, Radiology > Tech - so we have many students. Other ccs offer jet > mechanics, landscape architecture, and such degrees. They > range from 2 to 3 years, and the salary prospects can be > really good. We have employers visit the campus to hire our > graduates. Currently these students only take Comp. 1 and > not 2. > > Like I didn't have enough to do, I redesigned the course for > those students, as a replacement for Comp. 1 or as the > continuation as Comp. 2. 2 weeks ago I wrote up a prospectus > and sample syllabus, selected a book, and offered it to our > technical program administration at the college. > > Evidently my baby grew legs and wings and leaped from the crib. > > OH MY GOSH! They delivered it to the state board! It's going > through the system "as is" - no changes. It has already been > approved at 2 levels. So...we'll see what happens next.

Sep 11, 2014

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Chloe What a gift for those students! Which they won't eve realize for several years. That is just wonderful news

Sep 26, 2014

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Oh me (another MiL post - feel free to SOB)

by Novel

Sep 11, 2014

She rang us at 2 am to ask why we weren't there to collect her. She realised almost immediately what she'd done and spent the next 5 minutes apologising, while I tried to calm her down and get back to bed.

At 3am, she rang again because she couldn't sleep because she felt so bad about disturbing us and she wanted to apologise again. (!!!!!...See More

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Annise Novel, I seem to recollect that it is your SIL that insists mom stay in her home? Or is that someone else. Anyway, if it is her, then she should be the one taking the early morning calls should she not? Or maybe you should be calling her after your MIL calls you to tell her about the calls. I don't know- it sounds to me as if your MIL is lonely and...See More

Sep 12, 2014

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Novel Yes, Annise, I so agree with this. She would love company - she craves it. Wish I could persuade husband, SiL and BiL to actually do something!

I think her daughter does receive some of these calls too.

Sep 12, 2014

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Back to School

by Novel

Sep 5, 2014

Back to the coal face.

I like having a fresh start, but have three classes with which I am looping this year. No problem - at least I already know their names!

Head of Department seems relaxed at the moment. Wonder how long that will continue.

We have already had so many meetings, my head is spinning. One was about three ...See More

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Happy Labor Day weekend!

by Cher

Aug 30, 2014

To all of you in the states, have a wonderful weekend and an extra day off to enjoy some time with your families. Hubbs is going dove hunting and will be gone the entire long weekend but that is okay. He got a new shotgun for his birthday to try out this year. I am busy (spring) cleaning here as I didn't do much last spring. lol Hope this finds eac...See More

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to Novel

by aztec

Aug 26, 2014

I made scones with the recipe you sent me--they were delicious--going to make another batch today and freeze them. Thanks--also shared it with some friends, including one who is a professional baker

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