Thing #4

Thing #4 was very interesting to me because I think we are living in a digital/electronic world and there really is no going back. I always buy my mother stationery for her birthday and Mother's Day, but everybody else I know blogs or e-mails. Commenting on blogs or Facebook is important because it's how we keep in contact with each other and understand what's going on in their personal lives. Sure, most of us just talk about our day(s) or funny things that happened; however, my father-in-law just had open heart surgery, and I got my updates on Facebook because of the time difference and the family being at the hospital (they live in AZ). Additionally, commenting can ease the day of someone that's having a bad time. It's nice to know somebody out there cares!

I enjoyed ProBlogger. I also leave open-ended questions or posts and interact with the ones that were posted. Sometimes, I just mess with my students' heads (LOL) to make them think outside the box. Other times, I just give them a short answer and then they always want to know more. I think less is more sometimes. I also think that the more we let them think about on their own, the most they remember the answers. I know it's true of me.

Sam's Blog
I posted on Sam's blog because I always learn so much from him in class. I know he's computer-savvy from his remarks in the classroom, so I know he's entertaining with his blog as well.

Jerry's Blog
I posted on Jerry's blog because I find him encouraging and I wanted him to know that I appreciate his encouragement. Who knew he was 40 years old!?

Suzanne's Blog
I posted on Suzanne's blog because I didn't know who she was and was curious. I liked her comment about working on her second Masters (I am doing the same) and being considered an over-achiever by her family. I think they just don't get it. Is it possible to be addicted to acadamia? Is that even a word?

Kate's Blog
I chose Kate's blog because I love her boots and wish I could wear them. I think she's stylish and wanted to know more about her. I think she's young, but after reading her post I know she's very gifted and is someone I would want teaching someone I loved.

Chad's Blog
I chose Chad's blog because even though he gets on my last nerve sometimes, I respect him as a peer and wanted him to know that. Sometimes people don't tell us verbally what we need to know, but will write about it.

Adrian's Blog
Adrian is an actor and the sexiest man I have ever seen. No, it's not the guy from "Entourage" either. Anyway, I am one of those 'lurkers' we read about for this assignment and I NEVER post to his blog, but in the interest of this assignment I thought "what the heck!" If he responds, I will completely die! Note to ladies: one is NEVER too old to think a man is hot!

Shelly's Blog
Shelly is a former student and her husband is going through kidney dialysis. She is a match for him and will be donating a kidney in the next few weeks. My husband, John, also donated a kidney to his Godmother in 2002 and I met a lot of great people in the transplant organization. I try to keep her encouraged and let her know it's all going to be okay.