thefox

Hey, I clicked on your blog link, and when I came to, I had read through most of March and was heading into February. So, this tells me that your writing flows well, is intelligent, and interesting! The story of the kid that brought the knife to school is scary, but what's most scary is that it probably happens all the time, in every city. Young, depressed kids try bringing something dangerous to school to spark some reaction of interest from their peers, in hopes of being recognized, seen and/or accepted. Meanwhile their parents and teachers are often too over-worked to notice in time.

Thank you for becoming an elementary teacher. It, like nursing, or being a police officer, is so important, yet I know my limitations on stress keeps those from being career possibilities for me. Seeing as I will not have children of my own, I have visions of trying to use my career in horticulture to reach out to children and the community, and make a contribution in my own way. But being in a classroom with more than say 3 students at a time, would kill me.

Seperation of church and state?
What's that? Good old GWB doesn't think that's required anymore.

The girl and I are heading back to California at the end of the month, and will be passing through New Mexico and Arizona on the way back... we were planning on hitting the Grand Canyon, but were hoping you might have some cool "locals only" information for us on places to go, things to eat, etc. for us?