I've spent the last two weeks substituting for the local school district. I've subbed for every class from 1-12th grade, and after today, I have come to the conclusion that teachers should be allowed to carry guns (Tasers) and use them.
I have never seen a more disrespectful bunch of children than I had today. Jr/Sr, History. They would not shut up, sit down, or listen. They lied, they threw paper and pens, and refused to read the lesson.
Had I been like this during school, my parents would have killed me.
Don't get me wrong, I like teaching, it's interesting, but today's parents have failed epically, in teaching their kids respect for authority figures. Had I been anywhere else today, respect would have been given due to authority and expertise, however, these kids were just interested in not learning.
Maybe it's time to do away with mandatory school, and open it up to people who really want to learn, and when those who don't learn, try to get a job, we should tell them, "No GeD/Diploma, no job."
Honestly.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Best Friends....
Sometimes, I feel as if I'm all adrift in the world.
Some would wonder what would make me feel that way, and I can sum it up one phrase, "Best friends help keep you grounded and raise your spirits when the world comes crashing down."
Or as another phrase put it, "A good friend will bail you out of jail, while your best friend will be in there with you laughing and saying, 'Let's do that again.'"
I lost my best friend six years ago, when he died after surgery. Don't get me wrong, I have a beautiful wife, and a great family that loves me, and a great group of friends that share my interests, but there is just something about having a best friend that knows what it takes to make you laugh, or gives you words of encouragement, and always listens to what you say.
My best friends was Dana Edward Frame, and I met him when I went to college. We shared an interest in D&D, and writing, and science fiction movies. I was there when he got married, he was there when my sister got married, but he missed my wedding, when I got married 3 years ago. I would have loved to have him there as my best man.
I remember that he was the only person that ever made me mad enough to hit him, and he was the one that told me that I helped him find his lost faith.
I know he's passed beyond the veil, and know he's either looking down, wishing he could be here, or he's sitting at the feet of the master. Either way, I miss you Dana, and wish you were still here.
As my favorite line from a movie goes, "I always have been, and always will be your friend."
So, those of you who have best friends, treat them like they are gold and keep them close, because once they are gone, they are gone, and they can't be replaced.
Some would wonder what would make me feel that way, and I can sum it up one phrase, "Best friends help keep you grounded and raise your spirits when the world comes crashing down."
Or as another phrase put it, "A good friend will bail you out of jail, while your best friend will be in there with you laughing and saying, 'Let's do that again.'"
I lost my best friend six years ago, when he died after surgery. Don't get me wrong, I have a beautiful wife, and a great family that loves me, and a great group of friends that share my interests, but there is just something about having a best friend that knows what it takes to make you laugh, or gives you words of encouragement, and always listens to what you say.
My best friends was Dana Edward Frame, and I met him when I went to college. We shared an interest in D&D, and writing, and science fiction movies. I was there when he got married, he was there when my sister got married, but he missed my wedding, when I got married 3 years ago. I would have loved to have him there as my best man.
I remember that he was the only person that ever made me mad enough to hit him, and he was the one that told me that I helped him find his lost faith.
I know he's passed beyond the veil, and know he's either looking down, wishing he could be here, or he's sitting at the feet of the master. Either way, I miss you Dana, and wish you were still here.
As my favorite line from a movie goes, "I always have been, and always will be your friend."
So, those of you who have best friends, treat them like they are gold and keep them close, because once they are gone, they are gone, and they can't be replaced.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Some thoughts for fishermen all over the world.
This article was interesting for several reasons.
1) Since fish farms have proven to be a money maker (at least in the US, for trout and catfish,) I don't see any reason why European and Asian fishermen can't sell their boats and set up fish farms and grow cod, bluefin, etc and make some money. I believe this would save the wild fish and let the farmers grow fish that everyone could eat.
2) I am very concerned about overfishing. I would have figured that with all the cry about global warming, and species destruction, that the people that make their living from the sea would understand about saving at least some fish alive, and preserving their jobs. But I guess like the rest of the world, fishermen don't really care, as long as they can make a profit from it.
3) I'm actually surprised that greenpeace hasn't screamed to high heaven about this, or sunk a few fishing boats. Maybe they are actually learning how to convince people without killing them.
4) This just proves that government intervention doesn't work. The UN and local governments can deny people everything, but somebody will illegally fish. Surprising eh?
We Might learn how to preserve species of animals and sea life, when we have nothing else to eat. But somehow I doubt it.
1) Since fish farms have proven to be a money maker (at least in the US, for trout and catfish,) I don't see any reason why European and Asian fishermen can't sell their boats and set up fish farms and grow cod, bluefin, etc and make some money. I believe this would save the wild fish and let the farmers grow fish that everyone could eat.
2) I am very concerned about overfishing. I would have figured that with all the cry about global warming, and species destruction, that the people that make their living from the sea would understand about saving at least some fish alive, and preserving their jobs. But I guess like the rest of the world, fishermen don't really care, as long as they can make a profit from it.
3) I'm actually surprised that greenpeace hasn't screamed to high heaven about this, or sunk a few fishing boats. Maybe they are actually learning how to convince people without killing them.
4) This just proves that government intervention doesn't work. The UN and local governments can deny people everything, but somebody will illegally fish. Surprising eh?
We Might learn how to preserve species of animals and sea life, when we have nothing else to eat. But somehow I doubt it.
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