Monday, May 30, 2011

Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, here is a poem that makes a person think about the day.


http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/in-flanders-field/

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.  It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."  Arthur Ashe

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

What a teacher makes...

The profession of teaching is a mixed bag:  it is a thankless job that students, parents, and others outside the profession constantly criticize, but there are times when it brings smiles, chuckles, inspiration, and satisfaction.