Funny Story
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Scott got up, and with Mrs. Rinetti positioned in the center of the room, and announced to the class that he would deliver "The 7 words you can't say on T.V.; a comedy sketch by George Carlin. Okay, none of us were the wiser and like Mrs. Rinetti, we were not prepared for what we would hear.
Scott got up, and with Mrs. Rinetti positioned in the center
of the room, and announced to the class that he would deliver "The 7 words
you can't say on T.V.: a comedy sketch by George Carlin. Okay, none of us were
the wiser and like Mrs. Rinetti, we were not prepared for what we would hear.
I'm not sure how many times Mrs. Rinetti attempted to quell Scott and his speech, but he never hesitated and proceded to give what might be the most outlandish speech, ever given or heard, at Burbank High.
Scott completely proud of himself managed to shock the entire class while standing by the seriousness of T.V. censorship.
I'm not sure how many times Mrs. Rinetti attempted to quell
Scott and his speech, but he never hesitated and proceeded to give what might
be the most outlandish speech, ever given or heard, at Burbank High.
Scott completely proud of himself managed to shock the
entire class while standing by the seriousness of T.V. censorship.
And so it was, my introduction to George Carlin, who ironically wound up on Thomas the Train, my son's favorite show besides Barney.
~
The fun doesn't stop here though.
Also shocking was my complete turnaround after I quit drinking. With 100% gratitude to Detective '76, I found myself sober; a mom of two kids in school, and the holder of two college degrees. I decided to be a substitute teacher which afforded me a small income and perfect schedule to work while being attentive to my kids, my husband, and my home.
While, most people know who I am, you are now aware of my humor and daily search for joking around and making others laugh.
That said, one day at BHS, where I taught a long-term Algebra and Math assignment, I stumbled upon the staff directory of phone numbers. Twenty-six years later I was still pissed at Mrs. Rinetti for her thoughtless grading of my speech, so I called her up, trying to sound younger, and requested a sit-down to discuss my F and a possible grade change. She agreed assuming I was a current student.
Later that day I nervously and implishly made it down to the first floor where her room was located. Suprisingly I found hippy beads where a closed should've been and a room of cultural artifacts.
As I walked in she said, "Hi, can I help you?" I told her I was there to discuss my grade. Of course, I had to explain myself while I laughed maintaining an air of seriousness. She remembered me and my speech!
I apologized for missing class, explained the divorce, my drinking, and showing up drunk to her class. I included dropping out of school but returning to get my diploma and the current degrees I held.
She laughed so much. But I followed with my current teaching position and my grading strategy; credit for attendence, credit for class participation, homework, quizzes, tests, the final exam.I told her, while standing my ground, that I showed up that day with my completed assignment which I took very seriously. And that while a nervous wreck I didn't drink that morning.
She accepted my apology and explanation and changed my grade.
When all was said and done I popped the question as an educated, serious 42 year-old teacher, "What the heck did you think when Scott Albert got up and used the 7 words by George Carlin as his speech?" Yea, pure shock, of course, but just like Scott Albert.
Such a great reunion with Mrs. Rinetti and the opportunity to make ammends.
And so it was, my introduction to George Carlin, who
ironically wound up on Thomas the Train, my son's favorite show besides Barney.
~
The fun doesn't stop here though.
Also shocking was my complete turnaround after I quit
drinking. With 100% gratitude to Detective '76, I found myself sober: a mom of
two kids in school, and the holder of two college degrees. I decided to be a
substitute teacher which afforded me a small income and perfect schedule to
work while being attentive to my kids, my husband, and my home.
While most people know who I am, you are now aware of my
humor and daily search for joking around and making others laugh.
That said, one day at BHS, where I taught a long-term
Algebra and Math assignment, I stumbled upon the staff directory of phone numbers. Twenty-six years
later I was still pissed at Mrs. Rinetti for her thoughtless grading of my
speech, so I called her up, trying to sound younger, and requested a sit-down
to discuss my F and a possible grade change. She agreed assuming I was a current
student.
Later that day I nervously and impishly made it down to the
first floor where her room was found. Surprisingly, I found hippy beads where a
closed should've been and a room of cultural artifacts.
As I walked in, she said, "Hi, can I help you?" I
told her I was there to discuss my grade. Of course, I had to explain myself
while I laughed keeping an air of seriousness. She remembered me and my speech!
I apologized for missing class, explained the divorce, my
drinking, and showing up drunk to her class. I included dropping out of school
but returning to get my diploma and the current degrees I held.
She laughed so much. But I followed my current teaching
position and my grading strategy; credit for attendence, credit for class
participation, homework, quizzes, tests, the final exam.
I told her, while standing my ground, that I showed up that day with my completed
assignment which I took very seriously. And that while a nervous wreck I didn't
drink that morning.
She accepted my apology and explanation and changed my
grade.
When all was said and done, I popped the question as an
educated, serious 42-year-old teacher, "What the heck did you think when
Scott Albert got up and used the 7 words by George Carlin as his speech?"
Yea, pure shock, of course, but just like Scott Albert.
Such a great reunion with Mrs. Rinetti and the opportunity
to make amends.
~
I'll finish with this. I took no writing in middle or high school. Historically. I am a decent writer with few mechanical errors. I write by how it sounds not by grammatical rules because I never fornally learned them; luck has been on my side. I tend to write in detail with flowery undertones ... long and drawn out. Mike learned differently mastering scientific writing: short, sweet, factual and to the point.
Whether you're a student, instructor, or write for a living there's really no excuse for a mistake filled product. Tools are available.
I suggest Microsoft 365. Easily you can set the parameters for the tone you want to achieve in your finished product. For example, a casual note to your bestie "Sup dude" or professional "Dear Sir".
As you write, your spelling and grammar mistakes will be changed. It's far from cheating, you'll remember the mistakes and corrections and learn from them.
Your finished work should reflect how you feel about yourself and how you view yourself as a person. If you take pride in yourself then take pride in your work, especially if you've an audience,: readers, instructors, and bosses.
I see so many mistakes:
LA Times & The Leader - biased and lack of research.
MyBurbank.com - a olethora of grammar and spelling mistakes, and lack of search.
LA Magazine & Channel 5: sloppiness
I taught my kids the same:
Spellcheck
Grammar check
Appropriate adverbs & modifiers
Edit Edit Edit
Start early, set your draft aside for a day then return with fresh eyes.
Let someone else read your draft.
If you want to be taken seriously, gaining popularity and credibility, then let each product be your best!
Not making use of editors and spelling and grammar tools tells your readers that you disrespect yourself and them.
I'll finish with this. I took no writing in middle or high
school. Historically. I am a decent writer with few mechanical errors. I write
by how it sounds not by grammatical rules because I never formally learned
them; luck has been on my side. I tend to write in detail with flowery
undertones ... long and drawn out. Mike learned differently mastering
scientific writing: short, sweet, factual and to the point.
Whether you're a student, instructor, or write for a living
there's really no excuse for a mistake filled product. Tools are available.
I suggest Microsoft 365. You can easily set the parameters
for the tone you want to achieve in your finished product. For example, a
casual note to your bestie "Sup dude" or professional "Dear
Sir".
As you write, your spelling and grammar mistakes will be
changed. It's far from cheating, you'll remember the mistakes and corrections
and learn from them.
Your finished work should reflect how you feel about
yourself and how you view yourself as a person. If you take pride in yourself
then take pride in your work, especially if you've an audience, readers,
instructors, and bosses.
I see so many mistakes:
LA Times & The Leader:- biased and lack of research.
MyBurbank.com - a plethora of grammar and spelling mistakes,
and lack of search.
LA Magazine & Channel 5: sloppiness
I instructed my kids the same:
Spellcheck
Grammar check
Appropriate adverbs & modifiers
Edit Edit Edit
Start early, set your draft aside for a day then return with fresh eyes.
Let someone else read your draft.
If you want to be taken seriously, gaining popularity and credibility, then let each product be your best!
Not making use of editors and spelling and grammar tools
tells your readers that you disrespect yourself and them.
Cheers
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