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To: Richnorth who wrote (15582)	8/8/2000 9:00:43 AM
From: PMS Witch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 62578

I'm out of touch with the times ... Growing up, if we did anything at school to cause the teacher to give us 'special attention', whatever the consequences, it would be nothing compared to the reception we'd get once we arrived home. And even this was just a mild foretaste of what to expect once father returned from work. In our area, we get re-runs of "My Three Sons" in the afternoon. Since the guy's driving a 61 Chevy, the program was probably created in the early to mid 1960's. The program, although dated in many ways, offers a refreshing change from today's TV families where 'parents' seem only too pleased to constantly cater to a profoundly unpleasant litter of mouthy spoiled brats. But then again, go to any McDonald's on a Saturday morning and watch two-career guilt ridden adults kissing the arses of their three year old tyrants and today's TV looks quite realistic. I don't envy teachers' jobs. Time was, this was a modestly paid but highly rewarding profession. I think it's degenerated into a relatively well paying, high-stress, low satisfaction, waiting until early retirement purgatory. Granted, there are quite a few truly gifted and dedicated teachers: God bless them; for they are saints. I was fortunate to have had more than my share of wonderful teachers, especially in the early grades where it makes a tremendous difference: I wish I could thank them. Cheers, PW.

To: Richnorth who wrote (15582)	8/13/2000 3:34:46 PM
From: Richnorth	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 62578

Who Killed The Bear? An 85 year-old man was having his annual checkup and the doctor asked him how he was feeling. "I've never been better!" he boasted. "I've got an eighteen- year old bride who's pregnant and having my child! What do you think about that?" The doctor considered this for a moment, then said, "Let me tell you a story. I knew a guy who was an avid hunter. He never missed a season. But one day he went out in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabbed his umbrella instead of his rifle." The doctor continued, "So he was in the woods and suddenly a huge grizzly bear appeared in front of him! Terrified, he raised up the umbrella, pointed it at the bear, and squeezed the handle. And do you know what happened?" the doctor queried. Dumbfounded, the old man replied, "No." The doctor continued, "There was a loud explosion, and the bear dropped dead in front of him!" "That's impossible!" exclaimed the old man. "Someone else must have shot the bear." "That's kind if what I'm getting at..." Replied the doctor.