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| Wednesday March 22, 2006 |
I'm not ready to make nice . . .
Back in 2003 the Dixie Chicks made some controversial comments about our dear president. Because everyone was still caught up in the patriotism that followed 9/11, they were shunned from the entertainment world for the past few years. They reciently came out with a new song, "I'm not ready to make nice." If you haven't heard it, check it out. It's pretty funny, and it is a good reminder to all of us that you shouldn't piss off a singer or a writer. They describe that while time is supposed to heal all, they're not quite ready to forgive those who were rather harsh to them. Apparently they even got death threats, which they address in the song. Good for you, ladies, for fighting back.
How long is long enough for time to heal all? When someone truly wrongs you, can you really forgive *and* forget? Can you pretend that the betrayal did not happen and truly "make nice" with the offenders? I think not, and that's why there are so many people, families even, that remain estranged for years, even the rest of their lives. What does it take, then, to make things right?
Perhaps its a realization that your actions had deeper implications than you first thought. Perhaps it is realizing that you hurt someone else so deeply that it changed them. Perhaps it simply takes a statement of apology, a statement that says you were wrong.
"I’m not ready to make nice
I’m not ready to back down
I’m still mad as hell and
I don’t have time to go round and round and round
It’s too late to make it right
I probably wouldn’t if I could
‘Cause I’m mad as hell
Can’t bring myself to do what it is you think I should"
My blog subscription expires in two days. I've decided not to renew for a couple of reasons. The main reason is I just don't have the time anymore. The other reasons are simply too bitter and cynical to post here, for fear of offending the wrong people. For those of you who want to keep in touch, you know my email and where to find me.
I'm out of here . . . |
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 | | Sunday March 12, 2006 |
Of Snow and the Bahamas . . .
I'm finally looking forward to the trip . . . a little. I can understand why a lot of bands don't take trips. They're a pain in the a$$!! I am looking forward to getting back and having a few days to just hang out, however. Matt got me a massage, and he scheduled it for just after the trip. Yay!
I think the best part about our trip to Florida and the Bahamas is the fact that it is snowing and freezing cold here right now. The warmth of the south is going to be very cool. The only thing that could make the trip better is if it snows so much that we don't have school tomorrow and I can take the day to get ready. I doubt that will happen. Oh well.
In other news, I have my show planned out for next year's marching band. I won't post here what it is in case one of my students has stumbled upon this page, but I will say that I got my first choice to work, for those of you who know what I'm talking about. Fun will be had by all.
Word of the Day:
abscond • \ab-SKAHND\ • verb
: to depart secretly and hide oneself
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| | Friday February 17, 2006 |
It all makes sense now . . .
Most of the time I do not mind being young. There are certain excuses available when you are young, and I often like to take advantage of those excuses. There is one thing, however, that I do not like about being young. Every now and again someone older comes along and tells you something and you think "Naw, that won't happen. That can't be me." Then you realize they were right.
The average career length for a teacher is 11 years. Its even shorter for band directors, somewhere around 8 I believe. Some high percentage of band teachers quit in the first five years, especially the young teachers who end up in high school gigs. Upon starting last May I said to myself "Not me," but now I understand.
Don't worry, I'm not in danger of quitting, but I understand why alot of people can't handle the high school scene. Between now and April I have musical, a trip, and 42 German Jazz band students coming to visit. While I didn't think that things could get more eventful than my first week of school, they have already. Some things include students walking out of my class and a letter beingn passed around the school about what a bad teacher I am (which was funny to a point because he also ripped on the Drum Majors and the English department - with some of the worst writing skills I've ever seen).
I'm not discouraged. Yet. But there are times when I wonder if I'm doing the right thing. There are times when I wonder if everyone was right, that I'm too young for this.
I'm not giving up. I'm too damned stubborn. But I wonder . . . |
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| | Tuesday January 17, 2006 |
Back to School . . .
Yes, I'm back in my little world known as school. While I am having a great semester so far (only 6 days in), I do lament the time to hang out, blog, and knit. Oh well. We can't have everything, can we?
Last week was a full week. Monday and Tuesday were both 15 hour days thanks to the endless meetings I had after school. The rest of the week went well unless you count the fact that I had to yell at both my orchestra and jazz band for talking too much. Gotta love teenagers, huh?
We had a three day weekend this past weekend (yay!) and I got to do something I've never done before: snowshoeing. This was quite an adventure. Snowshoeing is pretty much like hiking, just in the dead of winter through two and three feet of snow. Pretty cool, huh? I had a lot of fun, but I think I twisted my ankle, so I had to hobble around classes today.
In other news, I started pit rehearsals today for the musical. This is a new adventure to say the least. I've been in plenty of pits before, but never on this side of one. I'm actually having quite a bit of fun so far. We have a lot of work to do, but the kids are actually doing rather well.
And finally, I finally got the crud. Matt came home with it last Thursday, so I knew it was only a matter of time before my nose started to run. As I type, I am drinking Naked juice from Wild Oats. Yay for 100% Vitamin C in one little cup.
CMEA is this weekend, so if I have to be sick, at least I only have to worry about a two day week.
Go Broncos!!!
Word of the Day:
arbiter • \AHR-buh-ter\ • noun
1 : a person with power to decide a dispute : judge
*2 : a person or agency whose judgment or opinion is considered authoritative
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| | Thursday January 05, 2006 |
The Last Day . . .
Today is my last official day of winter break. Tomorrow I must go back into school and sit through a very boring day of inservice stuff. So, what am I going to do with my last day off? Well, there is that which I was going to do, and that which I think I am now going to do.
What I was going to do: Prepare for the semester. I was going to do some Rock Survey notes, study some scores, think about jazz band, and get my calendar in shape. But then I realized what I had written as the title for this blog entry. This is my last day of winter break. All that stuff is for the weekend!!
What I am going to do: Take a shower, watch TV, knit, find a yarn store that I saw on the internet, take the dog to the vet, watch some more TV, do some DDR, go to Trivia. I know I'll regret not getting some work done, but next semester is going to kick my ass, so I may as well prepare for it now, right?
Here's to procrastination!!
Word of the Day:
emeritus • \ih-MEH-ruh-tus\ • adjective
: retired with an honorary title from an office or position
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