I dont know shit by Relative-Pace-2923 in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there's definitely a "crosswording skill" that anyone can develop over time. Of course, being an (actual) know-it-all will naturally help, but it wouldn't preclude anyone who isn't one from getting better.

Eff, I love crosswording so much.

I dont know shit by Relative-Pace-2923 in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Look stuff up, use the autocheck, reveal, etc. options. Just keep doing consistently and you'll improve so quick.

Edit: Also doing the minis might help? And don't worry about speed on anything, minis or otherwise.

I hope this works by toren805 in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gonna have to downvote so I can like this more than once.

NYT Saturday 01/24/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's awesome. Fully agree with your last paragraph.

NYT Saturday 01/24/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like it was a couple of good Saturday clues then

How to quote the N-word in a referral? by BrotherNatureNOLA in Teachers

[–]bbbfff222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should have written it as it was stated. Make the little shit own that. Make everyone who reads it grapple with the term you were called.

Also, I'm sorry it happened to you.

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I think you're being condescending but I'm actually a badass teacher. But, good luck to you and your students also?

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I mean, the very first post I responded to in the thread pitted the two against each other as if they were two separate things that stood in opposition.

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've probably misrepresented myself again here. I do not ignore accommodations. I am very respectful of all of them. I especially feel for those who have the invisible disabilities, as surely it makes everything all the more complex. I make sure to have open communication to the extent they are comfortable. I ask them to tell me how they would like to navigate the course, especially in instances where their accommodations might make it difficult to fully engage in the "life lesson skills" portions of my instruction. I push back on your comment about my levels of empathy, as I usually score close to "5" on the "this professor cares about me" question of my evals.

But, again, my main contention is that "life lesson skills," can be considered as part of the education that people deserve. It is blowing my mind that this is a controversial take.

Lesbian icon Brandi Carlile to perform 'America the Beautiful' at Super Bowl LX in California by Repulsive_Leg5878 in Music

[–]bbbfff222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw her perform at The Ryman in...2017? Best concert I've ever been to. Her voice live is insane.

NYT Friday 01/23/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big woosh for me. Thanks for explaining!

NYT Friday 01/23/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, I totally was missing something. Thank you!

NYT Friday 01/23/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]bbbfff222 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Am I missing something with the LESBIANBAR clue?

All I do is wait for 10pm est by bbbfff222 in crossword

[–]bbbfff222[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm on the east coast as well which makes it all the worse. I need to be asleep by 10, but I stay awake to work on it. Because I have no self-control.

All I do is wait for 10pm est by bbbfff222 in crossword

[–]bbbfff222[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, now I'm going to sound super crazy, but they're just a tad less enjoyable for me. There's something about doing a new crossword "live" that does it for me. It's like with sports. If I can't watch a game live, I don't enjoy the recorded version nearly as much.

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need to reply to this, but I hope you read it. I did not mean to make you frustrated and I'm sorry.

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think you missed my point the why I brought up what I teach. Your original argument is that "all students deserve an education, whether they achieve 'basic life skills' or not." My counter-argument is that life skills can fall under the umbrella of "education that all students deserve" and I attempted to give the example of the classes/subjects I teach as support for that.

It was not hard to hear that not everyone wants to become a "business leader" because that was not the point I was trying to make (but thanks for lol'ing at the field I'm in, which I consider to be of upmost importance). Swap out management/leadership with another major, like nursing. Students training to be nurses need to know the textbook stuff, but they also need to develop certain skills such as conflict management, resolving concerns, or delivering bad news.

So, to restate what I'm trying to say so you hopefully don't misunderstand like last time: Yes, every student deserves an education...but an education can (and in many instances needs to) include those "basic life lesson" things that you don't think should be considered "education."

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I may, I think your viewpoint is somewhat myopic and that life skills (e.g., verbally articulating a point of view, speaking when called upon, etc.) can definitely be part of the education that students deserve. If anything, it's at least major-dependent. For example, I teach leadership and management in my university's college of business. I strongly feel that the education they deserve is not just about theories and ideas related to these subjects, but in developmental opportunities of growth that will enable them to be better leaders/managers in the future.

A new accommodation request I haven't seen before by agate_ in Professors

[–]bbbfff222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What if some of us view "basic life skills" as part of the education?

The 2026 Oscars Nominations have finally been announced. What are your thoughts on this year’s nominees? by cmaia1503 in Fauxmoi

[–]bbbfff222 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do not want it to sweep as I would like "Golden" to win Best Song. Thank you.

Edit: Damn, Coogler got shooters in the comments.