tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post1603725569736869353..comments2023-10-21T11:44:45.588+01:00Comments on ResidentAlien: Happy Teachers' DayMary Witzlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-75981624304304317222009-11-25T18:43:16.259+00:002009-11-25T18:43:16.259+00:00Adrienne -- YES! A whole bottle of whiskey they ga...Adrienne -- YES! A whole bottle of whiskey they gave him, and it was good stuff too. He got wine as well, and other things I didn't even put on that list such as free meals at a fancy restaurant (we didn't use them -- it didn't feel right). One measly carnation would have done me proud, but I made do with a top quality 'thank you'.<br /><br />Kara -- I'm not selfless! From my family, I'd like to get something a little more tangible than thank you. But having my students tell me I was an effective teacher was better than anything. Especially since I've already given them their grades.<br /><br />Charlie -- Ironically, the kids who thanked me were star students who came to almost every class and didn't give me trouble. The ones who REALLY owe me thanks haven't said a peep.<br /><br />And thank YOU for visiting my blog and paying me such kind compliments! And writing funny stuff that makes me laugh -- which I sorely need.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-14018800643809986322009-11-25T18:32:01.016+00:002009-11-25T18:32:01.016+00:00The thank yous are well deserved, Mary. And thanks...The thank yous are well deserved, Mary. And thanks for this blog and all your wonderful stories.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722567671925063706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-47387114068584746002009-11-25T18:22:53.165+00:002009-11-25T18:22:53.165+00:00ok, yeah, 'thank yous' are pretty great. b...ok, yeah, 'thank yous' are pretty great. but if all i get for christmas is some wrapped up 'thank yous' under the tree, someone's gonna get popped.<br /><br />you're a selfless person.karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690274092026593186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-57198919564054472902009-11-25T16:39:11.489+00:002009-11-25T16:39:11.489+00:00That's putting your strengths to good use! Gla...That's putting your strengths to good use! Glad you had a happy Teacher's Day.<br />And wow, someone gave your husband a bottle of whiskey?Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583029102450754497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-61376188780404758292009-11-25T16:31:59.851+00:002009-11-25T16:31:59.851+00:00Postman -- Oh, if you'd heard me nattering aw...Postman -- Oh, if you'd heard me nattering away to that class last year, you'd know just how much I've earned it! Few people can top me when it comes to mouthing off.<br /><br />Helen -- I got two of the diaries (which I gave to two of my hardest-working (and coincidentally, neediest) students. The wine and whiskey I left to my husband, but I really pigged out on the brownies.<br /><br />Robin -- I once had to go to an ophthamologist and I felt like hugging him when he finally made my eye better (I got very tired of wearing a patch). I haven't needed your specialty yet, but if and when I do, I will remember to be very grateful!<br /><br />Laura -- All my husband's colleagues feel the same about Teachers' Day, but I'm betting their students will shower them with gifts anyway. Kurban Bayram is coming up, or failing that, Christmas. <br /><br />You and I could have a talking competition some time, maybe get our husband's to judge! How many words per minute are you good for?<br /><br />Charles -- My husband has taught all ages now, from six to eighty. He claims that kids from nine to eleven, roughly, are the best age group. They hug you and chat with you and have little guile. I wish I taught nine-year-olds!<br /><br />Kim -- Yes indeed. If only I could get editors and publishers to recognize me as well!<br /><br />Falak -- Believe me, if anyone had given me a box of chocolates, I'd never have turned it down. But the thank-yous were still delicious.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-34653726902544100172009-11-25T14:01:59.956+00:002009-11-25T14:01:59.956+00:00Happy Teacher's Day Mary! Hope you get more su...Happy Teacher's Day Mary! Hope you get more such gifts with a few chocolates and flowers thrown in for good measure.Falakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321524864693512771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-19059741535510017142009-11-25T13:21:56.092+00:002009-11-25T13:21:56.092+00:00Recognition is far greater than physical gifts, an...Recognition is far greater than physical gifts, and it's what we all crave :)Kim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-61816660383943964502009-11-25T05:00:05.949+00:002009-11-25T05:00:05.949+00:00I guess there is an advantage to teaching younger ...I guess there is an advantage to teaching younger kids. Until now I'd not imagined there could be.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-24871574687638981162009-11-25T03:32:47.631+00:002009-11-25T03:32:47.631+00:00Closing school before teacher's day is like br...Closing school before teacher's day is like breaking up with someone before their birthday! And if anyone could get an award for talking so much...I would have a full trophy case! But how sweet of those students to let you know they appreciate you!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174697892947430149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-14398095159421884092009-11-25T01:18:31.163+00:002009-11-25T01:18:31.163+00:00That is so sweet, and well deserved! My husband ...That is so sweet, and well deserved! My husband and I joke about how grateful his patients are compared to mine (he's an eye doctor). They kiss him, hug him, and shower him with presents. I know a patient is doing well when they don't show up for their appointment. Or if they only stab me in the arm, and don't go for the heart.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-56350865226565707562009-11-24T22:16:27.218+00:002009-11-24T22:16:27.218+00:00Way to go Mary!!! You deserve to be recognised for...Way to go Mary!!! You deserve to be recognised for your hard work!! There is something so real and touching when a heart-felt thankyou is given out, isn't there. People can buy presents without giving it much thought, but when someone makes the effort to single you out, it means so much more. Just make sure you get hold of some of your hubby's booty!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693689301853592917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-11307589393705822262009-11-24T19:40:04.155+00:002009-11-24T19:40:04.155+00:00That's the best gift a teacher can receive, I ...That's the best gift a teacher can receive, I think. Congratulations. It sounds like you've more than earned it.A.T. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987529687181431843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-38246446917760076092009-11-24T18:44:57.762+00:002009-11-24T18:44:57.762+00:00Lily -- That really is true: a bad teacher's m...Lily -- That really is true: a bad teacher's mistakes have to be rectified by the next teacher. <br /><br />I knew I'd had a good teacher when the next one I got happened to be really awful. I sometimes find myself wishing that the next teacher my students get is worse than I am, thus making them see that they had it better with me. <br /><br />Patrick -- It was a very welcome and wonderful gift and I was SO grateful for it. And thank you too!<br /><br />Vijaya -- A bouquet of dandelions and a couple of Twinkies would have been nice. One of my colleagues got a couple of sprigs of lantana -- I saw them on the desk.<br /><br />And yes, I'm glad I got ANYTHING that wasn't bored looks or rolled eyes from talking too much. <br /><br />Robert -- A lot of people think teachers are paid too much. And teachers' long summer holidays are definitely envied -- but so VERY necessary after a long, touch stretch of teaching.<br /><br />Until this last year, I didn't think teaching was so tough. Now I see just how awful it can be. I'm in awe of people who manage even more obstreperous classrooms than mine.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-46433364850433564222009-11-24T18:13:40.265+00:002009-11-24T18:13:40.265+00:00We should have Teacher's Day in this country. ...We should have Teacher's Day in this country. That way, the citizenry can set aside one day to bash teachers as being overpaid and under worked rather than save these complaints up for periodic school levy elections. <br /><br />Frankly I don't know how you do it... or ANY teacher, for that matter. It's a tough career you have chosen, so Happy Teacher's Day to you.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-83067582748914440702009-11-24T17:04:22.403+00:002009-11-24T17:04:22.403+00:00Aw, Mary, my kiddos would lavish you with cookies,...Aw, Mary, my kiddos would lavish you with cookies, cakes and flowers/weeds. Isn't it strange how we lose this exuberance of childhood?<br /><br />I'm happy you got heartfelt Thank yous ... and for "talking too much." Hee hee.<br /><br />Happy Teacher's Day!<br />Be well.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-45218458370635248942009-11-24T16:21:23.635+00:002009-11-24T16:21:23.635+00:00That's a nice gift you got!
By the way, happy ...That's a nice gift you got!<br />By the way, happy teachers' day to you..=)Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562271120251744291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-965824120120454342.post-17176769230635504892009-11-24T14:52:22.452+00:002009-11-24T14:52:22.452+00:00Isn't it nice when someone finally appreciates...Isn't it nice when someone finally appreciates all the work you've done? I always thought classroom teachers got a bit of the short stick on that one- it's the next teacher who sees the results of your efforts, and another class before the student realizes just how much they really learned from you!Lily Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732112345439595471noreply@blogger.com