Just got buzzed by a bat in a study area – really cool, but a bit weird Continue reading

Sharing an office with philosophical English professors is EXHAUSTING They use various texts they try to prove things like is life worth living Continue reading

Current Teaching Funny – AFTER the first week of classes – Student: “This is an online course right?” Me: “Um, no. Maybe you need to talk to your counselor” Continue reading

Overheard in class today … “Do you ever watch that really old show, Friends?” “Yeah, who sings the theme song for that?” “I think it is the Ramones.” Oh, I am feeling old-ish. Continue reading

“Dear mrs. Oser, I somehow managed to get my alarm clock off time and didn’t make class. Is there any way I can make up the test? Sincerely,” It is an 11:30 a.m. Class Continue reading

So, I am scrambling a bit – two of my three classes at one college were cancelled due to lack of enrollment – so now I have one class at one school and one class at another … which is a very hard way to make a living. I am looking for freelance or part-time… Continue reading

Favorite response so far: “I deserve the bonus points because … I deserve these points because I’m a good Samaritan. I have followed all of the rules and have completed my social media project successfully. I also deserve these bonus points because I am a hard worker and every time I come into your class… Continue reading

Changing the background on your assignment does not mean it is not the exact same assignment turned in again. Come on people. Submitting the same work twice is still cheating. Continue reading

A student just showed up for her final 20 minutes late – she came in saying “I slept very well” It is all about perspective. Continue reading

Another student funny … “I deserve the extra credit because … I have been the student to make you laugh the most of everyone. If laughter isn’t the key to success I don’t know what is, maybe cookies… If someone has brought you cookies they deserve this extra credit more than I do. “ Continue reading