Texsox

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Dec 12, 2013 -> 09:03 AM) I have no problem with the catcher getting run over if they are blocking the plate. It is when the catcher is in front of the plate or barely covering it and the runner aims for the catcher instead of trying to score that I don't like. But if they are going to ban collisions, they had better start enforcing no blocking of the plate without the ball or runners are going to start coming in spikes up. A great slide and a cloud of dirt is more exciting to me than seeing if the runner can knock the ball of the catcher's glove by hitting him hard enough.

We have Texas Schools Week in March, I may set up the game where kids that qualify can shoot a waterballoon at me. I will have the Boy Scouts build a trebuche (not certain if I spelled that correctly).

Useless to resist.

I hope the family spoils the judge with a very nice donation for his next campaign, it's the least they can do.

He's on a roll

Either it's all the trades and signings or people are starting to get jobs and are working during the day.

BTW, if you are heading through a Mexican neighborhood a good Torta shop is good eats.

It's the owners trying to save themselves from themselves.

Can't explain why this started a little slow this year.

I use to "Fill my Belly at Ruben's Deli" when I was working in Skokie. Loved that place. As a teacher I have 40 minutes to go, eat, and return. Subway works.

You have to love that Bears game last night, especially here in Texas. There is another teacher from Chicago at the school. We just high fived this morning and laughed at the Cowboy fans walking in.

Thank you, I have used that sort of circle game when I was teaching history. I like that idea. I was just explaining it to my wife who teaches third grade, she's going to use it. And wouldn't it be cool in a few years when they are of legal drinking age for them to grab that ping pong ball and think "Damn, Tex was preparing me for life in college, just like he promised!" I was trying to present it as more of Bozo's Grand Prize Game or a carnival midway game.

Open the door and let 'em in

La la la la ? Is it the same in Klingon

It may have inspiration in an adult game . . .

That's my go-to on flatbread at Subway.

have to follow along

enough?

Certainly could be some confusion

I am trying to think of a new game to play with my 8th graders. Currently they have a vovabulary challenge to earn stickers and cover a star. Once it is covered, they will win some free time or perhaps a movie day. For our next six weeks I am thinking instead of earning stickers they will earn chances at a game and the prizes will accumulate for free time, etc. My first idea is ping pong balls that they toss/bounce into cups. Perhaps a largish center target for low points, (maybe a bucket) and three smaller targets (perhaps red solo cups) for more points. I was also thinking of getting a suction cup dart gun and shooting at a target. I need vocabulary games and something to cement my reputation as the "coolest teacher ever".

And the annual offseason thread that never ends. Alphabetical begins.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Dec 9, 2013 -> 03:21 PM) F*ckin' Trader Joe's is where it's at, b****es. x2. I love Trader Joes

Someone who is making a case for a four or five year set back kindly expand their point? There are multiple holes in this team. How will losing your Ace while potentially filling two or three holes set you back five years?

QUOTE (southside hitman @ Dec 9, 2013 -> 09:54 AM) Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale 1m Jerry Reinsdorf on #Whitesox rumors re Chris Sale: "I've only had 1 player in my 33 years who couldn't be traded. He played basketball. This made me laugh. First off losing Sale would really suck, but not five year suck. The right trade also has the opportunity to move up the team's return. Because there are a couple really nice lists of players that would be nice in return, I won't go there. I would like to mention if a team really does want Sale, Sale needs a teammate to go with him. A big teammate. Perhaps Dunn and all his contract.

I cut my pay in half from VP Sales to college student / teacher. Cutting in half again for a PhD program is really tough. Texas Tech has a Rhet/Comp program that is basically on-line except for two weeks at the end of May where you are on campus. Nice, but I'm not really interested in Rhet/Comp. My main reason for seeking a program is the intellectual challenge, the name recognition of the program is secondary. So I'm considering smaller programs where I could possibly teach AP courses at a high school or Community College and attend classes. Congrats on doing it when you are young.