Sunday, October 12, 2008

Working ahead due to State Softball

I'm working ahead right now so I can get ahead (at work) so I can get away, thus causing me to be behind. Twin River School has qualified for State Tournaments, Class C something. Our granddaughter is lead pitcher, so really do just have to attend.

I'd go Thursday except:

If they don't let school out Thursday, then anyone who can take over for me will be teaching or subbing. My only other option is playing around in Vegas or being lead pitcher at the tournament.

I will go on Friday. They definitely will let school out that day. However, as you noticed for Thursday, everyone who can walk or crawl will be at State. "Other" will be back from Vegas, but she's a retired teacher (who NEVER subs) but will definitely attend the tournament.

Therefore, we're closing the library Friday since it'll be one of those "the last one out of town turn out the lights" deals.

Which learning tool shall I use? Hmmm, plan ahead?

Hardest & easiest habit

My blog is going to be a two-parter. The first one makes "Beginning with the end in mind" difficult because essentially I have no say in the end result. I can only contribute.

The beginning....about 45 years ago I had an American history teacher who was able to make long ago today and the future predicated on today. She drilled into us two things:

1. It is impossible to have a free tomorrow without researching the past to enable tools today to have a positive change on tomorrow.
2. Americans must understand the successes and failures of yesterday, study the successes and failures of today, and utilize both if we want to live the future as free Americans.

The first part of my blog: The election
My tools:

1. Listen, research, and decide. Whichever party, vote for the best man.
2. Encourage others to vote. Either party, but don't allow us to "slide" into the next President. Remember: Failing to vote is a "yes" vote for the other party. YOUR vote counts.
3. Go vote.