Tuesday, February 28, 2006
No child left behind.
That's what my wife told me, when I asked why my 5 year old daughter who has been able to read and write for about a year, started writing words like it was from a ebonics textbook. She actually was spoken to about writing words the correct way and not writing just how they sound.
I can't help but hear the afternoon kindergarten teacher say to the class:
"May I have your attention class, it appears that some of you aren't following this lesson's instructions, we aren't writing words as your parents taught you, we are writing words so that the slow kids in class learn to write words the wrong way, just to add to the confusion, and further help their demise integrating into society."
WTF!!!
Funny thing is, I just got done talking to someone who was thinking of moving to my town, and telling them how good the school system is.
The only thing I can hope is that 1st grade is a little better.
Do the make kids stay back in kindergarten?
Oh, wait, no child left behind--> Pass'em, it'll cost the school district more to keep them back.
It will definately be cheaper to enroll them in un-employment in 15 years because their rez-oo-may has all the-eez spel-in er-oars!
So, like everything in America nowadays, we cater to the dumb, and/or lazy.
Yay!
/rant
Check back soon for my thoughts on the lack of responsibility we (Americans in general) cater too!
I can't help but hear the afternoon kindergarten teacher say to the class:
"May I have your attention class, it appears that some of you aren't following this lesson's instructions, we aren't writing words as your parents taught you, we are writing words so that the slow kids in class learn to write words the wrong way, just to add to the confusion, and further help their demise integrating into society."
WTF!!!
Funny thing is, I just got done talking to someone who was thinking of moving to my town, and telling them how good the school system is.
The only thing I can hope is that 1st grade is a little better.
Do the make kids stay back in kindergarten?
Oh, wait, no child left behind--> Pass'em, it'll cost the school district more to keep them back.
It will definately be cheaper to enroll them in un-employment in 15 years because their rez-oo-may has all the-eez spel-in er-oars!
So, like everything in America nowadays, we cater to the dumb, and/or lazy.
Yay!
/rant
Check back soon for my thoughts on the lack of responsibility we (Americans in general) cater too!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Dan-Solo
I ride alone.
Well, lately it's been alone.
I have been traveling more with my new job, and feel alone.
But it isn't a bad alone, on the contrary, I believe that it is good for me.
It gives me a chance to focus on work, and sort of a reset.
It put's events in my life in perspective.
And, because I relate everything in my life to bike riding, some of the best rides I have been on are when it is me, one gear, and one tire width trail.
Perfect.
"I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude."
-Henry David Thoreau
Well, lately it's been alone.
I have been traveling more with my new job, and feel alone.
But it isn't a bad alone, on the contrary, I believe that it is good for me.
It gives me a chance to focus on work, and sort of a reset.
It put's events in my life in perspective.
And, because I relate everything in my life to bike riding, some of the best rides I have been on are when it is me, one gear, and one tire width trail.
Perfect.
"I never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude."
-Henry David Thoreau
Monday, February 20, 2006
Yeknom Etarak Ylrus
I gots me a noo bi-see-kul!
A Surly Karate Monkey.
Here is a report of the first few rides:
Overall it was a good ride, I have my 26" gearing right now 32x18, and I thought I would be killing myself, but it really wasn't that bad. I did notice a few climbs that I am usually able to make I couldn't, who knows what's to blame for that though.
I felt very comfortable on the bike as far as position, standover, etc.
That being said, I tried a few things that I have never done before (going over a few rocks, etc.) and did make it.
The rigid fork was a little hand numbing by the end of the 2 hours, first time on a rigid fork in 10 years. It really showed its positive attributes while climbing, that side of it is great. No "First time humping on a waterbed" as PAW would say. Going the other way (longer descents) made me want just a few inches of travel.
The funny thing about the bike, which is a 22" frame, is it looks like everyone elses (size 19" and smaller) bike as far as proportional frame to the wheels. I met a guy and a girl from Hanover, NH out there (Ft Rock), they asked for directions to the tunnel, he accused me of being crazy to be riding a SS, then he saw a rigid fork, and was up in arms about that. He and his wife were riding Blur's. He then said I must be a young college kid, wait til I hit my 30's and 40's (Ha! I'm 31) but he didn't even realize it had big wheels.
A Surly Karate Monkey.
Here is a report of the first few rides:
Overall it was a good ride, I have my 26" gearing right now 32x18, and I thought I would be killing myself, but it really wasn't that bad. I did notice a few climbs that I am usually able to make I couldn't, who knows what's to blame for that though.
I felt very comfortable on the bike as far as position, standover, etc.
That being said, I tried a few things that I have never done before (going over a few rocks, etc.) and did make it.
The rigid fork was a little hand numbing by the end of the 2 hours, first time on a rigid fork in 10 years. It really showed its positive attributes while climbing, that side of it is great. No "First time humping on a waterbed" as PAW would say. Going the other way (longer descents) made me want just a few inches of travel.
The funny thing about the bike, which is a 22" frame, is it looks like everyone elses (size 19" and smaller) bike as far as proportional frame to the wheels. I met a guy and a girl from Hanover, NH out there (Ft Rock), they asked for directions to the tunnel, he accused me of being crazy to be riding a SS, then he saw a rigid fork, and was up in arms about that. He and his wife were riding Blur's. He then said I must be a young college kid, wait til I hit my 30's and 40's (Ha! I'm 31) but he didn't even realize it had big wheels.
Thursday, February 09, 2006
Un-believable
Mohammed Cartoon
[sarcasm]
How could a sane political cartoonist, draw a picture of a man from ~1500 years ago, wearing a head dress that resembles a bomb. As this religious figures followers are some of the most understanding and tolerant people in the world. To attack these people by drawing a picture, that is just ubsurd.
Why, they should ignore it if they don't like it.
How dare someone have a different opinion and not believe in their god, or a god at all.
Below is this awful visual kick in these peoples faces.
[/sarcasm]
Your friendly Infidel
AOF
[sarcasm]
How could a sane political cartoonist, draw a picture of a man from ~1500 years ago, wearing a head dress that resembles a bomb. As this religious figures followers are some of the most understanding and tolerant people in the world. To attack these people by drawing a picture, that is just ubsurd.
Why, they should ignore it if they don't like it.
How dare someone have a different opinion and not believe in their god, or a god at all.
Below is this awful visual kick in these peoples faces.
[/sarcasm]
Your friendly Infidel
AOF
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