So I'm teaching yesterday and we're talking about the U.S. becoming an industrial giant and the build up of the meat-packing industry lalalala. And one of the bits of info talks about Chicago and I say, "Who knows what state Chicago is in?" My new student raised his hand and correctly answered "Indiana" (just kidding - Illinois). So then I asked, "Who knows what lake Chicago is on? And here's a hint, it's one of the Great Lakes!" Immediately a hand shoots in the air and so I call on him, "Lake Isabella!" Me: "Yeah, no...that's the lake just down the road...off 275...you pay to fish. Not the lake that CHICAGO is located on!" Jeez! These kids are DUMB sometimes! And this is why Geography should still be required in school.
I had crazy dreams last night. I made my own sailboat and was travelling the world with it. In my dream I stopped somewhere to stock up on beer. Hee hee. BTW - totally unrealistic dream as I'm NOT a fan of sailboats. They scare me a bit. I'm sure I'll be in one and it will tip over.
What else? Oh, I got an email from one of my parents (freshman student) and she was letting me know that her son has been hospitalized. I'm not sure what's going on but it feels like (from her email) he's been hospitalized for mental reasons. This is a kid I really like and tries so hard is so quiet and respectful. I could definitely see him suffering from depression, however (hindsight). The weird thing was, yesterday when we were sharing our weekends, he raised his hand and said he spent most of Saturday at the hospital. When I asked if he had been sick he said no. When I asked if he was there visiting someone he said no. I moved on at that point figuring something was up. Apparently it was. Poor kid. I hope he gets back soon.
And that's all I've got. Time to get ready for work. Later!
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