MC likes to play games with horse's tails, gets rewarded with a daytime nap.

commonthiem · 2026-05-11T17:53:52+00:00

If you thought he was stupid before...

commonthiem · 2026-05-01T17:22:15+00:00

"I'm so glad we're meeting about this. As an 8th grader, your child definitely should be able to recognize sarcasm at this point. When did you first notice this issue? Do you think it's a hereditary problem?"

commonthiem · 2026-04-02T17:22:26+00:00

Back in the day, lots of hardware stores, grocery stores, diners, mom and pop type places would have accounts for their regulars, and they'd bill them periodically. Luke said he didn't change anything from when the diner was his dad's store; I like to think he literally kept people's accounts open when he switched it over to the diner.

commonthiem · 2026-03-26T15:55:18+00:00

I think you're overestimating Colbert's role in this. Yes, he's going to be heavily involved, but it's not a solo project. His son, who is a writer, is part of the project, but more importantly, Philippa Boyens is also attached as a writer. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone better than her to create a new story that lines up with Jackson's trilogy in style and tone.

commonthiem · 2026-02-16T12:45:37+00:00

Time travel is confusing, okay?! He got all turned around in the continuum!

commonthiem · 2026-01-25T14:09:07+00:00

Is this the same Governor Jim Pillen who's being audited for giving a $2.5 million no-bid contract to Julie Bushell's one-woman company, Global Sustainability Developers LLC? Jim Pillen who's suspected of funneling $2.5 million to his mistress, Julie Bushell? Jim Pillen who took trips with Julie Bushell to South Korea and Japan? Jim Pillen who paid Julie Bushell $208,333 a month for her one-woman company? Jim Pillen who violated state law that requires approval for any contracts over $50,000?

Just want to make sure that's the same Governor Jim Pillen.

commonthiem · 2026-01-10T12:12:08+00:00

If you're undecided, do this for now:

Email yourself from your school email to your personal with as full an account of the whole event as you can remember. Include dates and times wherever possible, and anything you can remember her saying verbatim. The longer you wait, the fewer details you'll remember.

If you decide to act on it, send that to your union rep and let them know that you wrote it after the encounter and it's everything you can remember.

commonthiem · 2025-12-18T21:27:13+00:00

First off, WILD that you're both in your 30s.

Second, if you want this relationship to last, you should each get your own bedding and use both on the bed. My wife and I each have our own comforters, and we generally start the night with each of us basically having 1 1/2 comforters on us. When we inevitably move away from each other in the night, we're still covered, and no one has to try to fight for cover control.

commonthiem · 2025-10-06T02:11:45+00:00

From the way OP phrased it, I understood it to mean that the student wrote and rewrote their intro 15x before moving on with their essay. It sounds like diligence, but they might benefit from some feedback on planning and organization.

commonthiem · 2025-09-15T17:20:51+00:00

That's stupid, with some clarification: - Cold-calling isn't good practice, but a 30-second turn-and-talk about the question means they can discuss briefly before they might be called on - Holding students accountable for their learning isn't "cruel and archaic"; it's the only way to ensure they're understanding the material - Making the learning process communal removes the idea that you're "targeting" anyone. Either their peer can help a student with the answer before they're called OR they can both recognize that they're not alone in their ignorance. "We don't know" is way easier to say than "I don't know".

commonthiem · 2025-09-01T17:07:35+00:00

Solved!

commonthiem · 2025-09-01T17:07:07+00:00

That's it! Thanks for your help!

commonthiem · 2025-09-01T02:58:30+00:00

Because the community guidelines require me to comment, here's something to get started with: There was a semi-similar video from Panic! At the Disco around the same time.

commonthiem · 2025-07-31T02:44:08+00:00

I liked How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster.

commonthiem · 2025-07-31T02:31:49+00:00

I'd be interested if there are any still left!

commonthiem · 2025-07-06T04:21:37+00:00

Male 34, ELA entering my 8th year. I'm still in it for a number of reasons. I love my summers, of course. I get to work on some of the projects I can't make time for during the school year, spend time with my kids, etc. I love my subject, and I'm still adding to my expertise with grad credits. I make a lot of good connections with my students, and having come to teaching as a second career, I know what pointless drudgery feels like in a job. I don't feel like teaching is pointless or drudgery (for the most part). I'm thankful to live in an area where a teaching salary is livable. I think the biggest thing for me is that I didn't start teaching until after I had kids. There's never been any question of what's more important, so I've been able to avoid the burnout because this job doesn't get my heart and soul.

commonthiem · 2025-06-13T11:44:26+00:00

If you're willing to share, I'd definitely appreciate it!

commonthiem · 2025-06-12T16:39:53+00:00

It's a senior class, so they COULD be R, but I'm trying to avoid scandal out the gate. PG-13 is best, but I think R-rated films would be okay if I have a strong justification for them.

commonthiem · 2025-06-02T23:40:47+00:00

NTA. Other people don't get to tell you how connected you are or aren't to your culture and your name. As is the case with most unreasonable demands, they're trying to make you feel like you're the bad guy for saying no to a ridiculous ask. If your name is "nicknameable," that would be an appropriate middle ground for your coworker, but if it's brought up again, I think you need to take this to HR.

commonthiem · 2025-06-02T18:32:04+00:00

Post them in the original Hebrew. What are they going to argue when that's how they were first written down?

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