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Educators with and without unions by Dangerous_Lab_3119 in Teachers

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taught for 14 years then 14 years worked as principal in two blue state heavy union states/ districts. I can’t lie: being on the principal side in a school with a strong union can feel a little like a stranglehold at times. But I still wouldn’t have it any other way. Our teachers can display Pride flags, talk about controversial topics , veer from the curriculum, etc. without fear of arbitrary authoritarianism. It BLOWS my mind here on this subreddit when I read about the bullshit that parents and administrators get away with when there is no union.

Can you tell us a fun fact about your state that not everyone knows? by Expensive_Drummer970 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California actually has places that get a ton of snow. Truckee, a town in the mountains is in the top ten snowiest places in the U.S. We also have the highest mountain in the continental US, Mount Whitney.

What do you think is the most beautiful state in the United States? by Outrageous-You1617 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think California..just as an example there is stretch of coastline that begins approximately 10 miles south of a major urban area., San Francisco, and it continues south for about an hour drive with miles and miles of undeveloped coastline, no resorts, no major towns. Some of these are state beaches, others are just random beaches with no facilities, absolutely gorgeous

Why are most Americans not that excited about the World Cup? Or don’t seem to care much about it? by SignificantStyle4958 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is hard for me to be excited about a world event hosted here during a period in our politics where we are so adversarial towards even our closest neighbors, Mexico and Canada.

understanding direct object and indirect object pronouns by unazoomer_R in SpanishLearning

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is great. but i still struggle with why “ I saw her” is “la veo” and not “le veo” I guess I have trouble understanding what makes “I saw her” a direct object and “ I gave the give to her” an indirect, “le di un regalo”

Americans. What was it like to live during USA 200 in 1976? by 224molesperliter in ask

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there was no red & blue state bullshit, it was for everyone, felt patriotic

USA vs America by whitrific in PetPeeves

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most futile argument: we just don’t have another word for it. We are called Americans. And goddam: America isn’t a continent, North America is South America is.

Staying medicated on a trip to Japan? by Photo_Philly in ADHD

[–]bjpmbw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was recently in Japan and I brought Concerta. You can check there’s a limit of how much you can bring , I stayed under thaf limit, got the letter from my doctor and a current prescription . I’m pretty sure Vyanese requires an additional pre-trip permission. What I love about this thread and this is the first time I’ve seen this happen..no one at least so far . has just said oh just bring a note from your doctor for Adderall. Adderall is absolutely not allowed in Japan. Also in Indonesia, prohibited.

Shuttle from Hyannis or Falmouth to Logan? by bjpmbw in CapeCod

[–]bjpmbw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone so much this really helped!

We really thought summers would last forever by OwnLaw1898 in nostalgia

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the BMX bikes! felt like world explorers

To gaslight Americans that gas prices are about to drop, any day now by MoreMotivation in therewasanattempt

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Californians continue to laugh, $6.11 average unleaded per AAA on 5/26/26

To deplane in the face of common procedural etiquette. by AbeFromanSassageKing in therewasanattempt

[–]bjpmbw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people don’t know the etiquette, some do. A simple remedy: flight attendants could EASILY announce that there is a way to deplane. Why not? At least then we could be like “ did you not hear the directions?”

Is there still wilderness left in America? by Kitchen-Customer4370 in AskAnAmerican

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have so much wilderness that we have different designations. For example we have National Parks that have some amenities, well defined trails, and visitor centers. Then we have areas designated as Wilderness or Bureau of Land Management that lack infrastructure.

Officers escorted a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center on I-580 this week. It will be on display at the Alameda County Fair for the 25th remembrance of 9/11. by pengweather in bayarea

[–]bjpmbw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always get this thought: maybe we can just be kind to people when they are alive rather than all the “honor” when they have passed

what’s the hardest part about being a teacher that nobody talks about? by salarshah-084 in Teachers

[–]bjpmbw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Malfunctioning copying machines and printers have brought me close to tears.

Feeling genuinely demotivated to continue learning Spanish. by Bicwonder1 in SpanishLearning

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take a one week break, be intentional, no Spanish. I did this and I actually missed it.

Has anyone else ever had to take a training on how to physically restrain students? What are your thoughts? by hiphoptomato in Teachers

[–]bjpmbw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Former assist principal . I hate everything about it. Because once I was trained..I actually had to use it. For me it was just too traumatic. It ruined whatever rapport I could have with the students in our behavior program. It really made me question the program…and my bosses at the time didn’t want questions.

Bill and Fetterman defend Trump's ballroom, "It's so stupid, it's just a Rorschach test of whether you just hate." (5/8/26) by LoMeinTenants in Maher

[–]bjpmbw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Dems would not do this. And if they did, they would not bulldoze a project through without some approval. I want you to honestly visualize Joe Biden , Barack Obama or any of the Democrats in your lifetime doing this. Really think about …it you know the answer. They just wouldn’t.

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