Posted on April 8, 2008 by mrsvierkant
Today I recognized a parent of a former student and called her by her name, and asked how her 2 older boys were by their names. She told me that I was amazing for having remembered all of that. I thanked her, of course, but as I walked away, I realized I should be thanking [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2008 by mrsvierkant
My last name is unique and maybe even a little hard to spell. I gave up a perfectly sane, simple to spell maiden name for a moniker I’ve used since July 1991. I taught my kids how to spell it using the Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho song that the Dwarves sing in Snow White. When I spell [...]
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Posted on February 7, 2008 by mrsvierkant
This is said in many different vocal inflections. Sometimes it is the loud, tattling voice, or in other instances it is the high-pitched whiny tone of someone not getting their way. Or maybe they want to ask me a question, or they just need to use the bathroom. The word is used when a child expresses their need [...]
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