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SAINT VALENTINE'S DAY 2013

HER HANDS FOR MOM Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath. Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step. Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall. Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of it all. Her hands were there to help me pick out my clothes and to put on my shoes. Her hands were often there to comfort the hurts that didn't always show. Her hands helped hold the stars in place, and encouraged me to reach. Her hands would clap and cheer and praise when I captured them at length. Her hands would also push me, though not down or in harms way. Her hands would punctuate the words, just do what I say. Her hands sometimes had to discipline, to help bend this young tree. Her hands would shape and mold me into all she knew I could be. Her hands are now twisting with age and years of work, Her hand now needs my gentle touch to rub away the hurt. Her hands are more beautiful than anything can be. Her hands are the reason ...
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KOTESOL SEOUL 2015

My first presentation shouldn't be that difficult, after all, I have been making presentations everyday for my students.  Just that in this case, my students would be my peers.  Teaching English idioms and expressions through television was the topic I had to present, a topic I have been using and studying about since 2004.  Fast forward to the 2015 KOTESOL International Conference and I was ready to give my 80 minute workshop presentation.  To my delight, the room was packed full of eager learners.  I was glad to see some Korean faces in the audience, knowing full well that they were curious and willing to help their students with this nontraditional method of learning. My presentation went off without a hitch.  Many people left partway through my presentation to go to a different speaker.  When I was done speaking, the remaining faithful were first broken up into groups to act out a lesson as an ESL student.  I believed, through personal experie...
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Wed, Apr 27, 2011, 10:39 PM

GRANDPA’S CEREAL  FOR ONE PERSON   Half cup of milk and half cup of water, put into cereal bowl.   Table Spoon Lecithin   3/4 table spoon of ground up seeds and nuts   Heaping tablespoon of flax seed   Heaping table spoon of oat bran or 3 heaping table spoons of porridge   Microwave for 7 minutes full-power   At 3 minutes stir well.  Watch it, at 1 minute stop and let it settle.  Don’t let it overflow.    
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DAD PACKING FOR KOREA 2017

Hi There. Did you want the Tim Horton's coffee Regular or Dark Roast and should I grind it and what type of grind (Fine or Coarse)? That's all I can think of for now. Let me know if there is anything else you want or need. Love Dad Hi Dad, About the ticket: looks good to me! Can't believe you are really coming (again)!!! And flying "business class"!!!???!!! SWEET!! Can we ask you for a favor? Please bring some goodies (you can pack it in a box so you won't have to lug around an empty suitcase, unless you will have room for these in your one suitcase). I'll pay u back for these items. 1) 2 dozen white sesame seed bagels (Carol, LOL) 2) Several bags of that COSTCO super-food mix, if they've got it in Canada. 3) 2-4 containers of sugar free Metamusil, but only if it's a good deal, like at the COSTCO in Florida. 4) Tim Horton's coffee (Carol). 5) FIREBALL (or any other cinnamon infused whiskey from duty free in LAX). 6) Four Old Spice deodorants (n...
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RUSS 22013

Hi Mike, These courses are also a more in-depth method of research connecting (Networking) to some high level thinkers in different subjects for , of course, my own purposes. But for a young man like yourself this may be something to involve yourself with because it is part of the evolution of of learning. It will constantly change, so it is necessary to be a part of it to understand it.  The possibilities for future careers are possible. Not for myself, since I am on a course of destiny at this time :-) The full extent of this is better communicated over some brews and philosophical thought and meditation along with good humour.  Maybe one day. Your friend, Russ
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MOM 2016

Hi Mom, Your card was very touching.  We always love receiving your cards, as they are always so special. Amazing about the old/new #.  Too bad Jim had to threaten them, but that's the way it usually goes. Let's talk soon. Love Mike Hi Michael, Glad you got your cards and not too too late!  Yes, I received your card last week.  Very nice, thank you.  We are finally settling in and feeling at home.  We now have Wifi and TV.  Of course, they had to mess up one thing - they assigned us a new phone no., when we specifically asked for our old one.  The technicians couldn't change it, but Jim called our provider and practically threatened to go to a different provider if they didn't give us our old no. back and, lo and behold, it worked.  We should have our old no. back tomorrow, Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Love, Mom Hi Mom, I got your card today, as did Carol. I am going to open it with my gradwe 1 students at 1pm....
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URANGOO MONGOLIAN 2013

My sixth grader has a blog.  She told me that she wrote the story when she was in grade 4, so there might be some spelling mistakes. Still, pretty darn nifty for a 13 year old to be blogging like this!! http://www.wattpad.com/user/ LightoftheDarkness Mike
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