Posted on April 3, 2008 by Carol
On April 4th, 1968, the the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
I would like us to honor the day, and learn about this man who changed America, so I am posting some links.
The first link is to the speech, “I have been to the mountaintop” speech. When I listen now, I feel as if he was prophesying his own death. Of course, it is also a moving, splendid example of rhetorical power:
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkivebeentothemountaintop.htm
This link is to the famous “I Have a Dream speech. It’s good to listen to this one again, remember that the dream is not accomplished yet, and pledge ourselves to fight for justice wherever and whenever we can.
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
BBC has a fine account of the assassination, and links to more information: Read more »
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by Carol
Woops, I got carried away and linked to a district site. YIKES! I still think this library is the greatest, but have now deleted the link.
I still maintain that the M___ H___ S___ Library and it is the GREATEST library, and you know who you are!
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by Carol
The time has sprung forward. This means it is still dark at 6:30, but it feels like 10 pm at 11 pm. (An insane practice.)
I have three dogs. They do nothing to support or enhance the household economy, or even bring home the dog biscuits.* It’s the last day of school before our spring intersession, which I desperately need, not least because I am wiped out by the time change.
This morning at 6:30 I am still groaning in the bed because it is still dark and I shouldn’t have to be getting up.**
One of the dogs is groaning back at me, but her complaint is that I am not outside playing with them. I resent her energy and tell her, “Why don’t you go and teach today, if you’re so eager to get going.” (This part is NOT spoken aloud.) Read more »
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Posted on March 8, 2008 by Carol
Look, there’s a new page (aka tab) with links for disablities support. Right now, I only have sections on autism and mental retardation, but more is coming during spring break, I promise!
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Posted on March 4, 2008 by Carol
House at Pooh Corner
this site is dedicated to A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. that means the drawings are the REAL ONES. (no offense Disney, but your Pooh just isn’t quite REAL.)
http://www.poohnet.co.uk/index.html
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Posted on March 3, 2008 by Carol
When you read something like this, you want to share it with a friend, so I am sharing it with you.
Let me introduce you to Sonnet #139. (Shakespeare = S. Beloved = B) Read more »
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Posted on February 20, 2008 by Carol
What does it mean to be a homebound student?
What are the good things? The not-so-good ones?
What do you wish people would know, do, say?
Any advice for fellow students? Or requests for advice?
Or tales to tell or brags to brag? Do it here!
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Posted on February 20, 2008 by Carol
If the angel deigns to come, it will be because you have convinced her, not by your tears, but by your humble resolve to be always beginning.
–Rainer Maria Rilke
And so we begin again.
And we hope the angel will deign to come – again.
Join us – again!
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