Saturday, May 31, 2008

Welcome to my students!

OK. It's 6:30 saturday evening, May 31, 2008. I just listened to the very contentious DNC mtg, where Harold Ickes duly noted that Hillary Clinton asked him to report that she reserves the right to challenge their decision and take this to the Credentials Committee. OK.
I'm thinking about my students today, as well. We're creating blogs Monday in class. I'm looking forward to this class, and to the work ahead of us.
So, to my students who check out my blog -- welcome! I'm glad you're here, and I'm happy to be working with you this brief, intense summer semester. Come back anytime. I'll try and stay one page ahead of you!

Monday, May 26, 2008

May 26, 2008. Memorial Day. I went to mass at the cemetery where mom and dad are buried. One hundred years ago today, the first mass was said at that cemetery by a priest for St. Joseph's parish. Wow. History. I read one of the readings for mass.
A visiting priest blessed the graves.
I am working to figure this out for my students in communication class that begins on June 2, 2008. I want them to get used to the idea of reading and reflecting, talking about what they've read, even on the internet, in their blogs. It is my hope that they will continue to blog after the class, and especially continue to read.
More later.