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From Scholarship Recipient to Professor
Thank you so much to the St. Louis Panhellenic Association for helping me take the next step in my education. With your assistance, I have completed my Master’s Degree and now find myself as a professor. Danielle Oser St. Louis Tri Delta2010 Recipient Context from Laura Smith: The STL Alumnae Panhellenic Association was collecting stories… Continue reading
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The answer is: call public safety and dismiss the class
So, I know what to do in my classroom if there is a shooter on campus. I know what do with cases of academic integrity. Alas, I’ve not been trained when a student raises her hand then passes out, and after coming to throws up. It’s not like there is a nurses office. (She is… Continue reading
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Introducing a New Cousin — Montgomery Harold Jencks
From Barbara Beck: Montgomery Harold Jencks (by Ina and Billy Jencks)January 29, 2017 in Denver, CO at 8:57 pm (36 hour labor)8 lbs 1 ounce, 21 inchesBorn an Aquarius in the Chinese Year of the Rooster Danielle: Congrats Continue reading
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Tyler Oser — Honors Chemistry
Hello – Question – Tyler really wants to move on to Honors Chemistry with the rest of his class, but the math requirement is holding him back. You’ve seen that he is a good student, willing to participate and put in the time. Is there any way to waive the pre-requisite? He will have additional… Continue reading
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Pillow talk …
Pillow talk …. “You know if reach over and close your mouth when you’re sleeping.” Me “You know I put things in yours.” Matt Continue reading
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A nail sticking out of his hand …
At urgent care having Morgan’s hand looked at – been waiting 45 minutes now – and a guy with a nail sticking out of his hand is also waiting- hope he goes before us – he did Continue reading
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Do we have duct tape and a screw?
Random call to Matt – Me – “So, do you think you can fix the fireplace damper? Or should I call someone?” Matt – “What did you do [the NOW is implied by the tone]? Me – “This time I didn’t. I asked Tyler to check the damper because I could smell a fireplace smell… Continue reading
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When boys make gingerbread houses …
When boys make gingerbread houses you get plants vs. zombies and a sea theme home complete with tentacles Continue reading
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Bittersweet …
This week I may have graded my last group of papers and turned in my last set of grades. You see as of next semester I have 1 class to teach. Yes, one. The spring class I’ve been teaching at one university was reassigned to a full-time professor. At the other school, two classes were… Continue reading
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Themes of Friendship in Of Mice and Men
Themes of Friendship in Of Mice and Men, By Tyler Oser themes-of-friendship-of-mice-and-men Continue reading
About Me
I started this site so my mom could get news about her grandkids without me having to walk her through the process of trying to open and email attachment several times a week. Since then she has passed away and I’ve fallen off the blog wagon, but I’m inspired to pick it up again now.