Tuesday evening Post...

It's getting late and everyone is in bed (dogs included) and yet here I still sit pounding out more papers- It would be interesting to know how many papers I have written for school since 1992- I wonder if I would now claim those simplistic papers of the past!

I do have some pretty awesome teachers this term... here is my latest comment from one:



This is an excellent paper. You were able to glean the major concepts of both articles and did a good job summarizing them both. You noted the similarities and differences of the articles in reference to learning organizations. You discussed well what you learned and shared elements you found most inspiring. You organized this paper well. You utilized proper use of grammar, high level of vocabulary and graduate quality writing. You integrated well supportive research and you formatted this paper appropriately. Content 10/10 Writing quality 6/6 APA style 4/4 Total 20/20



It is little messages like this that keep me going! This term alone there are 9 papers yet to write, for a total of about 200 pages with no less of about 100 "new" references! When I finish my last class next April, I know I will look back and think this struggle was worth it- or at least that is what everyone is telling me...



I am excited to think about the what if's of this degree- They say in our field that the Doctorate is the creme de' la' creme- and I am not talking about the nonfat skinny kind for all you Starbucks folks out there! Of course, once it's registered behind my name I am sure my Type A personality will then stress about what type of job I should have, vs. the one that makes me only work 186 days a year...... go figure! I mean who can give up those summers off and all the great travel! I just don't know if I could find a job that would give me that much space and freedom.



Funny 5th grade story from today, then I have to run ... (no pun intended)

Two 5th grade boys are talking about Great White Sharks and Killer Whales (only because we talked about Proper nouns today, any other day it would have been sharks and whales, but you get the point) They get into this rather long conversation about whether or not a Great White Shark would run from a Killer Whale.. it gets them kind of going for 5th grade boys, (you know they then start calling for back-up and second opinions) when finally one of my 5th grade boys looks at both of them and says quite literally "Run?, did you say run away, don't you mean swim away, I mean how can a shark run in water?" You just have to love their minds!



Final thought-

Use your mouth to bring joy, peace, and happiness into the lives of others. Thank others for their friendship. Encourage those who are struggling. Tell others of your love for them. Most of all,use your words to praise God throughout

"Where jealousy and selfishness are, there will be confusion and every kind of evil. But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This widsom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest. People who work for peace in a peaceful way plant a good crop of right-living"

- James 3: 16-18