The world-traveling TB patient was finally identified. We knew it was just a matter of time before he was. AndrewSpeaker's actions are so careless and neglectful of others, including his new wife and her family. Her father, as a matter of fact, an employee in the TB area of CDC already has had to defend his new son-in-law's actions in order to protect his own reputation.
What was this guy thinking?
Speaker's actions have put so many others at risk, both personally, nationally and internationally. Peoples lives and jobs have put at stake because of one person's selfish motives. Although I'm not sure exactly what consequences will be for Speaker, I do feel he should be penalized for his actions. Perhaps, we should start with Jimmy's Journal and his weekly cat-ass award. I think we are a few week's behind.
Well, the past couple of months have not been fun. That's just putting it very mildly. I've not written very much. I've not commented very much. I've not even read many of your journals very much. I've missed you all! Everyone was so wonderful after the passing of my mom and I do love each one of you for the sweet, heart-touching comments that helped me during that time. And I thank you all for it!
After going back to work, it was just one "major pain in the ass" one thing right after another! Being behind (or at least feeling like I was... maybe over whelmed is a better word), I managed to pop something in my lower hip/back. How? I got up out of a chair. That's it. Of course, not taking care of it right at first was the first mistake (hind-sight.... great, ain't it?) Of course, it was just a twinge in my hip and with the help of a few pain relievers, I was ok. For a while.... repeat, carry-on, keep doing, keep going, keep on.
After almost 5 weeks of this, my body screeched to a halt. It didn't just speak to me. It screamed, screeched, and took me down to the mat.
NO WAY, JACK! YOU GONNA STOP NOW!
So, I did. I am on the way back on the mend, with a small set-back here and there. I figured out, NO, I can NOT drive. No, I can not just come and go and do whatever.
I'm on the way back to being good. School is out. I am glad. I need to mend. I'm being good.... I've had an MRI, I have docs and chiropractors I've been seeing. I have an orthopedic doc to see this week. AAaawwww.... never underestimate the power of the sciatic nerve!
No, Sue.... Surgery is the very LAST option! <grin>
I know most of us have heard the song Bohemian Rhapsody by the group Queen. Gosh, I have so many times, I bet you could fill a cd or two with the song! It's one of the greatest rock operas ever recorded.
Every time I listen to it, I am 16 again, driving down the road with the 'movements' for which this song has become famous for.
Admit it. You know what I'm talkin about!
Here..... do a few of the head movements yourself. I still do....
You gotta realize that my friend Sue has been a great supporter of mine! There were times when my position wasn't as fun as it is now. She has backed me up when others would not. When Sue phoned me other morning, she was so pissed off I didn't even realize who she was! And yes, my friend Sue loves me.... and she feels SO TERRIBLE! ..... STILL..... She brought me the newspaper and I can see how she made this mistake..... BTW, my teaching partner's father phoned him and made the same mistake....except, his dad added, 'How's that workin for ya?' At least Sue was gonna take prisoners and ask questions later!!!!!!
THANKS AGAIN, SUE!!!
This clip is dedicated to you, Sue!! To bad you won't be able to watch it.... You really do need to find DSL out there in your part of the country... <grin>
This past Tuesday night was school system board meeting to approve staff renewals, retirements, transfers, etc. This was also the night they approve third year teachers for tenure. That is where I fall into. This morning at school I receive a phone call....
Caller: "YOU KNOW THIS IS JUST Temporary, DON'T YOU !!!????!!!!????!!??! YOU'LL BE BACK IN AUGUST... THEY CAN'T JUST DO THIS!!!!!!"
Me: (puzzled) "I don't know what you are talking about..."
Caller: "THEY CAN'T DO THIS TO YOU AND DANIEL!!!"
Me: (finally recognizing my friend, Sue) "Sue, I don't have a clue what you mean...."
Sue: "Haven't you read the paper???" (she was just a little calmer now...)
Me: "You must be joking... no, I've not read it... what's going on???"
Sue: "You and Daniel were not renewed for tenure!!!!"
Me: "WHAT?????????? WHAT DO YOU MEAN?? WE DIDN'T GET PINK SLIPS LAST WEEK?? WHAT DO YOU MEAN?? WHAT PAPER IS THAT? I TOOK ALL THE REQUIRED CLASSES AND GOT MY SECONDARY CERTIFICATION!! I DID EVERYTHING I'M SUPPOSED TO DO?? THEY DID NOT RENEW ME??"
Sue: "Let me read it to you: These people from MY SCHOOL were not rehired: blahblahblah.... and then it says, blahblah, blah..... OH NO. Jackie, I am so sorry..."
ME: "I CAN'T BELEIVE THIS!"
Sue: I'm really sorry, Jackie... I read it wrong... JACKIE!!" (by this time, I have gotten hysterically angry and was crying... it seemed the stress of the last few months just caved in on me)
Me: "I DID EVERYTHING THEY ASKED ME TO DO!! "
Sue: "Jackie.... listen... I read it wrong... You and Daniel both are renewed and tenured!"
Jackie: "what?" (squeaky voice)
Sue: "I read it wrong... I feel so badly. I am so truly sorry!! I just read it really fast and didn't see the break in the fired and renewed."
Me: "Did you take your ADHDmeds this morning?"
Later in the day, I get an e-mail telling me she really feels so badly about it all, along with a PS... She said I was a master at pushing the guilt thing! hehe Later, at the end of the school day, she rushes into my classroom with a bag filled with all kinds of goodies! When I got home, I had an e-mail that she still feels badly about it all. I told her I'm not mad.... but she can read my journal tonight!! hehehe
Paybacks.... aren't they sweet??? Love ya, Sue.... Don't feel badly anymore!!
Here are a few pictures of the 'garden' a couple weeks later. The flowers with the blooms are not from my planting, but actually grown in the green house at school. The kids were involved with a horticulture class this year and these were some of the results. The larger plant was planted and grown by them also. It is a mosquito plant and smells like citronella.... and it is STRONG!! I thought I was going to gag all the way home!
