Secondhand Thoughts Secondhand Thoughts An attempt to track the daily life of an retired soldier college student who will be a high school history teacher. You'll find items of many taglines here. But you will not find any politics here. It is a Politic-Free Zone. Articles
A erstwhile band member was one of America?s first spies?
2007-10-08 07:21:00 Holy smoke! Now that’s a band camp story there brother! Kinda disperses the notion that band members are geeks uh? Daniel Bissell. Yeap, that’s the guy. Here’s a shout out to all you band directors and music teachers. I’m sorry to focus so much on this America n Revolution espionage bit, but you’d be amazed how ... More About: Band , Spies
Wednesday Website #15
2007-10-03 04:19:00 The Wednesday Website criteria (and other award icons) can be found here. First of all today (October 3rd) is my brother’s birthday. So Troy? Happy Birthday! He’s 46 years old. Holy smoke he’s old! And I truly feel sorry for him. You see, I’m the smarter son, the better looking ...
I quit.
2007-10-02 15:38:00 To celebrate my one year anniversary, I quite everything. I quit work yesterday evening, I quit school as well. I quit this blog and all. Well, okay. Not really. I don’t quit (and I didn’t quit). I just decided to take this morning off…sorta…not really… maybe…possibly?…perhaps?̷ 0; how’s that for equivocation?!? I’m so ... More About: Education , Quit , Social sciences
One Year Anniversary
2007-10-01 13:51:00 No, it’s not been a year since I started blogging. No, it’s not been a year since I got married. But… it has been a year since I retired from the Army! It really is hard to believe. It’s not hard to believe I’m retired. That’s simple. I mean when you’re used to getting up every morning and shaving ... More About: Anniversary , Social sciences , Year
How ?bout them..
2007-09-30 22:56:00 COWBOYS!!!! 4-0 (first time since 1995 when they won their last Super Bowl!) Let’s all celebrate!!!!
Talking of other things?
2007-09-30 03:36:00 “Uh the time has come (the Walrus said), to talk of other things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, and cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings.” So, what’s been going on? I know, I know…you’ve been waiting for a long time to hear of ... More About: Education , Talking , Things , Social sciences
Blogger of the Day
2007-09-28 13:59:00 Hey! I’ve got an award! I’m “Blogger of the Day” thanks to The Life of a Bus Driver. Thank you ma’am! I think this is a neat idea. Although, I have to say, to me, this would be much more difficult than what I do weekly. Needless to say, I was tickled green when I saw the link ...
Wednesday Website #14
2007-09-26 04:00:00 The Wednesday Website criteria (and other award icons) can be found here. This was a easy decision. I’ve been reading this blog almost religiously since I found it some time ago. However, since she began her student teaching, it’s been really good reading and very interesting. If you aren’t looking at this blog ...
Education question that needs an answer
2007-09-24 03:14:00 Question: Is there a certain type of elitism in education? Explanation: Do teachers compare their college education programs in an effort to say, “my degree program was better than yours, therefore I am a better teacher than you.” Background: I met a teacher tonight who commented that her teacher education program was one of ... More About: Education , Question , Answer , Social sciences , Duca
Just a couple of Memories?
2007-09-22 18:48:00 Something has been on my mind for a number of weeks that I’ve been wanting to write about. It has very little to do with education but it’s just been on my mind. It’s something I have thought of off and on for the last 20 years since I first saw it. To me, ... More About: History , Colombia , Couple , Communism , Memories
The Chairs are Empty - They Are Missing
2007-09-21 03:30:00 Today (Friday, September 21st, 2007) is POW / MIA Remembrance Day What you read below is taken verbatim from a ceremony that will be performed around the country today. It is also usually performed for any formal or semi-formal occassion the military has, such as Christmas formals, unit formals, dining-ins, etc. The military never ... More About: Missing , Chairs , Social sciences , Empty , Missi
Wednesday Website #13
2007-09-19 05:48:00 The Wednesday Website criteria can be found here. Wow, what a week. I don’t even know where to begin. I think I’ll vent tomorrow. I plan on posting about two of my classes and a situation that arose with my children’s school. But let me quickly say that it has been busy. I had a quiz ...
Happy 60th Birthday U.S. Air Force!
2007-09-18 05:33:00 Today is the United States Air Force ’s 60th birthday. If you know anyone in the Air Force tell ‘em “happy birthday.” What began as the Army Air Corps has become the most powerful Air Force the world has ever known. They own the day, the night, the dawn, and the dusk. They’ve actually existed in ... More About: Happy , Birthday , Social sciences
Constitution Day - September 17th (pt 2)
2007-09-17 03:12:00 So what is today a celebration of? The USS Constitution or the U.S. Constitution? If you picked the USS Constitution, you’d be sadly mistaken. Although it is a great ship and I’ve had the privilege of being on board for a retirement ceremony, today is a celebration of the U.S. Constitution. Today Is Constitution Day. YEAH! 220 years ... More About: Constitution Day , September , Social sciences
Great Resource for Am. Rev. Espionage
2007-09-16 15:03:00 I’ve had a lot of hits regarding my Espionage in the American Revolution post (which I didn’t think was all that great btw). But I had a library in Florida link to it and school (see bottom paragraph) in Georgia also linked to it. Both did so in response to the Daughters of ... More About: Great , Resource , Social sciences
NFL, and it ain?t the National Football League
2007-09-15 15:51:00 Yesterday I received an email from the NFL. You see I’m an NFL alumni. It was one of the best times of my life. I really enjoyed the result of hard work, the teamwork and the many things I learned that I have retained and built upon over the years. Am I talking ... More About: National , Football , League , National Football League , Foot
Why I don?t support the ?Ed in ?08? campaign
2007-09-14 03:57:00 Read Matthew’s excellent post and I shouldn’t have to explain it afterwards. I think Matthew does a fine enough job. More About: Campaign , Support
I keep expecting?
2007-09-13 14:25:00 This is a personal post, so if you’re not in the mood for personal or you want education you’ll have to look elsewhere today. This is a post I’ve thought a lot about over the last two months. My cousin, Rachel, passed away just over two months ago and there’s not a day that goes ... More About: Family , Social sciences
Wednesday Website #12
2007-09-12 05:14:00 The Wednesday Website criteria can be found here. Yet again, you guys humble me. It was never my desire to bring any glory to this website. My desire was and is to highlight some really great blogs. You guys certainly know how to make a guy feel good and yet unworthy of such praise. To begin ... More About: Blog
Patriot Day
2007-09-11 05:59:00 September 11th. Patriot Day A day on which we should set aside to remember those who were killed in the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil ever. You can find all sorts of speeches, audio (mp3 and wav), timeline events, commission final report, video and various other items here. You can find a good website about ... More About: Military , Social sciences , Trio
First Quiz
2007-09-11 05:21:00 Note to self: Ensure you study for the right quiz! Well, we’ve been in class for about 3 weeks I suppose and I’ve just had my first quiz in Historical Geology. For the last 4 days I thought we had a quiz in the lab over various igneous and sedimentary rocks. I’m sure you remember them all: ... More About: Quiz
Are you ready for some?
2007-09-09 21:24:00 FOOTBALL!!!! GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!! SUPER BOWLS: 8 V, VI, X, XII, XIII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES: 16 PLAYOFF APPEARANCES: 27 GREATEST TEAM IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE! P.S. Never ask a man where he’s from. If he’s from Texas, he’ll tell you. If he’s not…well, you don’t want to embarrass him. We will now return you to your ... More About: Ready , Some
Suggestion to all teachers
2007-09-09 04:40:00 Teachers… Particularly those who live in small cities/towns/villages. When you tell your students they have a project due that requires purchasing items in a local store, it might help to call the store and tell them you are going to have a bunch of kids coming to get specific items. And do it a ... More About: Suggestion , Teachers , Teac
Something I wish I had thought of?
2007-09-08 03:56:00 I wish I had thought of the question thingy. What a great idea. I hope you guys will respond to her. I know I’ll be looking for answers as well. Thanks for that Future Spanish Teacher! More About: Blog , Thought , Some
Collective First Days Back to School
2007-09-07 06:11:00 Back on the internet information super highway. I was just minding my own business following the directions I had been given and reading the many great blogs I normally do. I was reading everyone’s first days back to school and there were some great stories, some funny stories, and some horrendous stories. ... More About: School , Back , Days , Social sciences , Back to School
Wednesday Website #11
2007-09-05 05:08:00 The Wednesday Website criteria can be found here. Before I begin I have to say “thank you” to someone who gave me a review that…well, I can’t exactly say how I feel. I’m honored and humbled. I do not feel deserving of such a good review. Thank you Invisible Ben. I’ve added ... More About: Blog
The Rock in My Pocket
2007-09-05 03:07:00 The rock is indeed a rock from Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. I was lucky enough to make a visit there in late October of 2004. I went with part of my military unit while I was stationed in Germany. We went to St. Mere Eglise, Pegasus Bridge (east of Sword Beach - British ... More About: World War I , History , Rock , The Rock , Pocket
History Club Slogans
2007-09-05 02:10:00 I went to a History Club meeting today at school. It was interesting to say the least. I had forgotten what clubs were like! Here are a few slogans for a history club (obviously these slogans shouldn’t be taken seriously. Math teachers don’t get offended okay?): ______________________________________ We study history because we can’t add 2+2. We ... More About: Humor , Tory , Logan
Constitution Day - September 17th
2007-09-04 04:43:00 There are a bunch of important dates coming up: Sept ember 11th - Patriot Day (not to be confused with Patriots’ Day celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts on the 3rd Monday in April) September 17th - Constitution Day September 18th - USAF Birthday September 21st - POW/MIA Day As all Social Studies teachers know, Constitution Day is coming up on the ... More About: Social sciences
Constitution Day - September 17th, 2007
More articles from this author:2007-09-03 13:02:00 There are a bunch of important dates coming up: Sept ember 11th - Patriot Day (not to be confused with Patriots’ Day celebrated in Maine and Massachusetts on the 3rd Monday in April) September 17th - Constitution Day September 18th - USAF Birthday September 21st - POW/MIA Day As all Social Studies teachers know, Constitution Day is coming up on the ... More About: Social sciences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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