Looking for a few Good Bloggers

You have heard me asking if any of you were interested in becoming a guest blogger for me.  One of the really neat things about doing this blog for the past four years is that many students have contributed in many different ways to it.  Some give me ideas, some proofread my work and some have written a post or two.  Now I am looking for some writers to step up and write a blog.  If you look back at many older posts, you will notice that many students have contributed on a variety of topics ranging from  the serious to the unusual to the just plain funny!

Should you volunteer to write a post what do you need to do?  The answer is simple, first volunteer.  Then you and I will decide on a date to post as well as discuss a topic.  While I am pretty open about topics, there are some areas that I just do not want to go to.  After that you will get with me a day or two before and write it.  You can add pictures, hyperlinks, and videos as needed.  We will proofread it together and publish it.  The day of the blog, you will check your classmates' comments and accept those that you think are good enough.

So, please let me know if you are interested.  We have approximately 18 posts to go before the end of the year.  For your post today, please let me know of a topic that you think would be good to blog on and why it is a good topic!

You Know You are Having a Bad Day When . . .

Usually, on the Friday before the prom I blog about the prom.  However, many of you indicated that you are not going to the prom, so I have chosen a different subject.  However, for those of you attending the prom, be safe and have fun!

Now on to today's blog topic.  This one is just too funny to pass on. It seems that the driver thought they were heading for an underground parking garage, but found the stairs to the Paris Metro instead.  Do you wonder what their reaction was?  For today's reply, let's do something different.  What caption would you have used for this picture?  Then explain what you would be thinking if you walked by and saw it happen?  Laugh, this is too funny!

The Mom Song

Have you heard "The Mom Song" by comedienne Anita Renfroe? The YouTube sensation has been seen many times, both on television and the Internet. Here is the premise: in just about three minutes she sings all the things a mom might say in a typical day. Very funny and also entertaining!


Of course, as with many discussions between parents and teens, there are probably going to be some comments. Let's watch Ms. Renfore's version. And of course the teen's perspective. Is that a normal thing to follow the first video? After you have viewed the videos, post your comments (remember 3-5 sentences).

Did You Know that Yesterday was Earth Day?

Are you surprised to know that yesterday was Earth Day? 

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Since then the event has been observed every year on April 22. Interested in learning more? Here is the official  Earth Day website.

Earth Day is a day where people take time out to contemplate how their actions impact the planet on which we live. So, how do you "observe" or "celebrate" Earth Day? Do you try to take care of the planet every day of the year, only on this one day, or not at all?

Here is a thought. We can all make a positive impact on the environment if we do just one simple thing. For example, turn off the lights when you are not in the room. Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth and turn it on when you rinse your toothbrush. Or, recycle your papers. Too often, I notice students throwing papers in the trash instead of using the recycle bins in the classroom, and throwing non recyclable items such as tissues and food wrappers in the recycle bins.

Please tell the group the one thing you do or can do to help the environment. If we all try to do just one thing it will make a big difference. My thing is to recycle paper! What is your thing?

LG Hyper Facade

First of all, I did not find this or come up with the idea.  It was passed on to me by Ms. Gibbs.  The video is totally awesome.  You may find yourself looking at it several times, or even show it your family and friends.

This is a promotional outdoor "video" for the LG Optimus cellular telephone that utilizes the Android operating system.  The video was projected on the facade of a departments store in Berlin.  Here is a website that discusses it.  Is it cool?  Is it entertaining?  Do you wonder how it was done?  I do.  In your reply today, tell us what you think of the video.  Also, what businesses do you think could profit from this type of promotion.  Remember to proofread!

A Reason to pay Attention While Texting

Consider this:  There are approximately 7 billion people in the world.  In 2011 there were approximately 19 billion text messages sent daily.  That works out to about 3 per person. Are you doing your part?  Okay, maybe that is not a fair question.  But if you consider all the people who may not have cell phones, it is still quite a large number.

We all know that texting while driving is dangerous.  But did you ever consider that texting while walking might be dangerous?  Check out this video! 

Here is your assignment:  Tell us what you think of the video.  Do you pay attention to your surroundings while texting?  What can you do to make texting while walking safer?

Welcome Back, Only Nine Weeks to Go!

Welcome back to class. How was your break? Did you do anything exciting, or just stay home and chill for a few days? Did you travel and if so, how far? Are you ready to finish out the year? Did the alarm clock go off too early this morning? So many questions that you should have no problems coming up with some interesting comments!

I spent my break visiting my grandsons in South Carolina!  We had a lot of fun. 

For your post today, please tell us what you did on break! Remember to proofread.

Words Have Meaning

You have heard me say several times that words have meanings.  That is obvious.  However, do you realize the power behind words?  This video proves it!  Let's take a look at it and I will let you decide.  My question for you is simple:  Is there a power in words? Can changing your words change your world?