Comments on: Jabberwock Softly http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/ Life is better with the right words. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:34:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-17981 Writer Dad Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:17:59 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-17981 Janice: LOL, as I said above. I think I need to make rants a regular part of my repertoire. They are not only easy to write, they seem to gather all my best syllables together as well! I understand how you feel. Cindy's not the only one I know who has had a difficult time in such settings. Live and learn for sure. Mark: "Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her." What a wonderful, wonderful couple of sentences. Thank you, Mark. Janice: LOL, as I said above. I think I need to make rants a regular part of my repertoire. They are not only easy to write, they seem to gather all my best syllables together as well! I understand how you feel. Cindy’s not the only one I know who has had a difficult time in such settings. Live and learn for sure.

Mark: “Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her.” What a wonderful, wonderful couple of sentences. Thank you, Mark.

]]> By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-39109 Writer Dad Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:17:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-39109 Janice: LOL, as I said above. I think I need to make rants a regular part of my repertoire. They are not only easy to write, they seem to gather all my best syllables together as well! I understand how you feel. Cindy's not the only one I know who has had a difficult time in such settings. Live and learn for sure. Mark: "Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her." What a wonderful, wonderful couple of sentences. Thank you, Mark. Janice: LOL, as I said above. I think I need to make rants a regular part of my repertoire. They are not only easy to write, they seem to gather all my best syllables together as well! I understand how you feel. Cindy’s not the only one I know who has had a difficult time in such settings. Live and learn for sure.

Mark: “Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her.” What a wonderful, wonderful couple of sentences. Thank you, Mark.

]]> By: Mark Keating http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-17762 Mark Keating Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:54:03 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-17762 Sean: I worked full-time as a political consultant for nine years, and let me tell you: the most vicious politics you'll ever find is in the PTA meeting room. Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon's den. And to you for supporting her. Mark Sean:

I worked full-time as a political consultant for nine years, and let me tell you: the most vicious politics you’ll ever find is in the PTA meeting room.

Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her.

Mark

]]> By: Mark Keating http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-39108 Mark Keating Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:54:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-39108 Sean: I worked full-time as a political consultant for nine years, and let me tell you: the most vicious politics you'll ever find is in the PTA meeting room. Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon's den. And to you for supporting her. Mark Sean:

I worked full-time as a political consultant for nine years, and let me tell you: the most vicious politics you’ll ever find is in the PTA meeting room.

Kudos to your wife for walking, eyes open, into the dragon’s den. And to you for supporting her.

Mark

]]> By: janice http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-17724 janice Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:33:09 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-17724 I'm proud of both of you, Sean. Cindy's a bigger, better person than me. The things you describe brought back painful memories for me. You've probably guessed by now that I loved teaching, was passionate about what I taught and the folk I taught and contributed loads to foster community. What you've described is why I left teaching. It happens in staffrooms as well as in voluntary committees and at school gates; it's why I heaved a sigh of relief when my kids got old enough for me not to have to hang around at the school any more waiting to pick them up. I wonder why some folk even work with kids at all. Hug Cindy from me, please. You said this eloquently, Sean, and it had to be said. This wasn't a rant; it was vintage Writer Dad, where your passion and love overflow irrepressibly into your writing. I’m proud of both of you, Sean. Cindy’s a bigger, better person than me. The things you describe brought back painful memories for me. You’ve probably guessed by now that I loved teaching, was passionate about what I taught and the folk I taught and contributed loads to foster community. What you’ve described is why I left teaching. It happens in staffrooms as well as in voluntary committees and at school gates; it’s why I heaved a sigh of relief when my kids got old enough for me not to have to hang around at the school any more waiting to pick them up. I wonder why some folk even work with kids at all. Hug Cindy from me, please. You said this eloquently, Sean, and it had to be said. This wasn’t a rant; it was vintage Writer Dad, where your passion and love overflow irrepressibly into your writing.

]]> By: janice http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-39107 janice Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:33:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-39107 I'm proud of both of you, Sean. Cindy's a bigger, better person than me. The things you describe brought back painful memories for me. You've probably guessed by now that I loved teaching, was passionate about what I taught and the folk I taught and contributed loads to foster community. What you've described is why I left teaching. It happens in staffrooms as well as in voluntary committees and at school gates; it's why I heaved a sigh of relief when my kids got old enough for me not to have to hang around at the school any more waiting to pick them up. I wonder why some folk even work with kids at all. Hug Cindy from me, please. You said this eloquently, Sean, and it had to be said. This wasn't a rant; it was vintage Writer Dad, where your passion and love overflow irrepressibly into your writing. I’m proud of both of you, Sean. Cindy’s a bigger, better person than me. The things you describe brought back painful memories for me. You’ve probably guessed by now that I loved teaching, was passionate about what I taught and the folk I taught and contributed loads to foster community. What you’ve described is why I left teaching. It happens in staffrooms as well as in voluntary committees and at school gates; it’s why I heaved a sigh of relief when my kids got old enough for me not to have to hang around at the school any more waiting to pick them up. I wonder why some folk even work with kids at all. Hug Cindy from me, please. You said this eloquently, Sean, and it had to be said. This wasn’t a rant; it was vintage Writer Dad, where your passion and love overflow irrepressibly into your writing.

]]> By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-17573 Writer Dad Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:54:39 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-17573 Candy: I agree. All too often there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and those with the loudest mouths seem to get their way rather than those people with the best ideas. I've seen the same thing - if you want to help your child, help the entire community, not just their room, their teacher, or their situation. Kyddryn: There were certainly plenty of specific examples, but I thought painting in broad strokes was not only more appropriate, but it was also more effective as well. You should have seen my first draft, it was not quite as gentle. : > ) Thanks for the laughs with the Harper Valley PTA and one of the best sentences I read all day with some are chaffed and do their best to dull it to their own tarnish. Kool Aid: They really, really do. What do you think about a Friday rant series? It could be awesome. Linda: Thanks, Linda! Yes, there is something to be said for homeschooling for sure. Fortunately, our children are in an outstanding program where they are able to learn Spanish, something we could not give them. Betsy: Great comment Betsy! I love this sentence: "Group dynamics, especially – I’m sorry to say – those groups primarily comprised of women who have something to prove to themselves or each other and little else to do, can be brutal, petty and ruinatin’." Right down to the word ruinatin, which I think I will be adopting now. Thanks! Bron: (snicker…) Yeah, I think that was my favorite sentence. I have no idea if they will get it, or if they will even see it, but its purpose was served for sure. Thank you for the compliments! Vered: Yup, and I'm glad I could say them. Bullies get power because no one stands up to them. Words are powerful, and when wielded can divert disaster. Trina: Thanks, Trina. Cindy is the strongest lady I know. I'm glad to have her on my side always, and always eager to say what must be said on her behalf. Elmot: Turns out, an occasional rant is good for the heart. I feel much better already! Thanks for the encouragement Elmot. Candy: I agree. All too often there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and those with the loudest mouths seem to get their way rather than those people with the best ideas. I’ve seen the same thing – if you want to help your child, help the entire community, not just their room, their teacher, or their situation.

Kyddryn: There were certainly plenty of specific examples, but I thought painting in broad strokes was not only more appropriate, but it was also more effective as well. You should have seen my first draft, it was not quite as gentle. : > )

Thanks for the laughs with the Harper Valley PTA and one of the best sentences I read all day with some are chaffed and do their best to dull it to their own tarnish.

Kool Aid: They really, really do. What do you think about a Friday rant series? It could be awesome.

Linda: Thanks, Linda! Yes, there is something to be said for homeschooling for sure. Fortunately, our children are in an outstanding program where they are able to learn Spanish, something we could not give them.

Betsy: Great comment Betsy! I love this sentence: “Group dynamics, especially – I’m sorry to say – those groups primarily comprised of women who have something to prove to themselves or each other and little else to do, can be brutal, petty and ruinatin’.” Right down to the word ruinatin, which I think I will be adopting now. Thanks!

Bron: (snicker…) Yeah, I think that was my favorite sentence. I have no idea if they will get it, or if they will even see it, but its purpose was served for sure. Thank you for the compliments!

Vered: Yup, and I’m glad I could say them. Bullies get power because no one stands up to them. Words are powerful, and when wielded can divert disaster.

Trina: Thanks, Trina. Cindy is the strongest lady I know. I’m glad to have her on my side always, and always eager to say what must be said on her behalf.

Elmot: Turns out, an occasional rant is good for the heart. I feel much better already! Thanks for the encouragement Elmot.

]]> By: Writer Dad http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-39106 Writer Dad Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:54:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-39106 Candy: I agree. All too often there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and those with the loudest mouths seem to get their way rather than those people with the best ideas. I've seen the same thing - if you want to help your child, help the entire community, not just their room, their teacher, or their situation. Kyddryn: There were certainly plenty of specific examples, but I thought painting in broad strokes was not only more appropriate, but it was also more effective as well. You should have seen my first draft, it was not quite as gentle. : > ) Thanks for the laughs with the Harper Valley PTA and one of the best sentences I read all day with some are chaffed and do their best to dull it to their own tarnish. Kool Aid: They really, really do. What do you think about a Friday rant series? It could be awesome. Linda: Thanks, Linda! Yes, there is something to be said for homeschooling for sure. Fortunately, our children are in an outstanding program where they are able to learn Spanish, something we could not give them. Betsy: Great comment Betsy! I love this sentence: "Group dynamics, especially – I’m sorry to say – those groups primarily comprised of women who have something to prove to themselves or each other and little else to do, can be brutal, petty and ruinatin’." Right down to the word ruinatin, which I think I will be adopting now. Thanks! Bron: (snicker…) Yeah, I think that was my favorite sentence. I have no idea if they will get it, or if they will even see it, but its purpose was served for sure. Thank you for the compliments! Vered: Yup, and I'm glad I could say them. Bullies get power because no one stands up to them. Words are powerful, and when wielded can divert disaster. Trina: Thanks, Trina. Cindy is the strongest lady I know. I'm glad to have her on my side always, and always eager to say what must be said on her behalf. Elmot: Turns out, an occasional rant is good for the heart. I feel much better already! Thanks for the encouragement Elmot. Candy: I agree. All too often there are too many cooks in the kitchen, and those with the loudest mouths seem to get their way rather than those people with the best ideas. I’ve seen the same thing – if you want to help your child, help the entire community, not just their room, their teacher, or their situation.

Kyddryn: There were certainly plenty of specific examples, but I thought painting in broad strokes was not only more appropriate, but it was also more effective as well. You should have seen my first draft, it was not quite as gentle. : > )

Thanks for the laughs with the Harper Valley PTA and one of the best sentences I read all day with some are chaffed and do their best to dull it to their own tarnish.

Kool Aid: They really, really do. What do you think about a Friday rant series? It could be awesome.

Linda: Thanks, Linda! Yes, there is something to be said for homeschooling for sure. Fortunately, our children are in an outstanding program where they are able to learn Spanish, something we could not give them.

Betsy: Great comment Betsy! I love this sentence: “Group dynamics, especially – I’m sorry to say – those groups primarily comprised of women who have something to prove to themselves or each other and little else to do, can be brutal, petty and ruinatin’.” Right down to the word ruinatin, which I think I will be adopting now. Thanks!

Bron: (snicker…) Yeah, I think that was my favorite sentence. I have no idea if they will get it, or if they will even see it, but its purpose was served for sure. Thank you for the compliments!

Vered: Yup, and I’m glad I could say them. Bullies get power because no one stands up to them. Words are powerful, and when wielded can divert disaster.

Trina: Thanks, Trina. Cindy is the strongest lady I know. I’m glad to have her on my side always, and always eager to say what must be said on her behalf.

Elmot: Turns out, an occasional rant is good for the heart. I feel much better already! Thanks for the encouragement Elmot.

]]> By: elmot http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-17546 elmot Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:12:17 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-17546 It is really difficult to always support our partners if things are already becoming or turning out not so good...however, that is when our partners need our support all the more. As Trina said, it is ok for us to have some occasional rants... Good luck to your wife Sean, she is I think doing great by helping others with her gifts and efforts. It is really difficult to always support our partners if things are already becoming or turning out not so good…however, that is when our partners need our support all the more.

As Trina said, it is ok for us to have some occasional rants… Good luck to your wife Sean, she is I think doing great by helping others with her gifts and efforts.

]]> By: elmot http://writerdad.com/education/jabberwock-softly/comment-page-1/#comment-39105 elmot Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:12:00 +0000 http://writerdad.com/?p=3553#comment-39105 It is really difficult to always support our partners if things are already becoming or turning out not so good...however, that is when our partners need our support all the more. As Trina said, it is ok for us to have some occasional rants... Good luck to your wife Sean, she is I think doing great by helping others with her gifts and efforts. It is really difficult to always support our partners if things are already becoming or turning out not so good…however, that is when our partners need our support all the more.

As Trina said, it is ok for us to have some occasional rants… Good luck to your wife Sean, she is I think doing great by helping others with her gifts and efforts.

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