The Eclectic Company: End of Semester -

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Monday, December 22, 2008

End of Semester - - -

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Last class before Christmas.

My Sophomores, with one Junior.
If they look a little giddy
It's because this was the last class
Before Chrismas break!!!

It was their final.
So, there was a little pre-final cramming going on.
(Notice ONE student thinks he OWNS the teacher zone)

Some tried to be "cool and controlled."

Others were grinning from ear to ear
At the thought of getting away from school
And from me
For over two weeks!!

This pose says it ALL!!

Merry Christmas one and all.

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10 comments:

JIWB said...: I don't know what part of Indiana you are in but those kids are HAPPY to be out of school for a little while! White Christmas or not!

I hope everybody has a (VERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS); December 22, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Perhaps I should show photos of how happy the TEACHERS are!!!; December 22, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Sherry said...: I would say those students think they have one cool teacher! And, of course, one big holiday coming up!

Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful break!; December 23, 2008 at 7:23 AM
Dan said...: I dunno Keetha, that first pic... those boys look about brain dead there. HA! But they get better. Great lookin bunch.

Merry Christmas to you and yours my friend.

Hey, what ever happened to Bret Tippey?; December 23, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Good question, Dan - - - I don't have the answer right off the top of my head. Next time I run into his sister, I'll check it out.; December 23, 2008 at 9:12 AM
Erin said...: Isn't Christmas Break a grand invention!? Merry Christmas!; December 23, 2008 at 3:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Those are cute photos! I'm sure the teachers were dancing on their way out the door! Enjoy the break!

Thanks for stopping by my blog and sharing on our music post. That was so touching. It made me make a mental note that our boys should know how to play Amazing Grace. It is one of the world's best songs! Thanks so much!; December 23, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Char said...: I'm sure the teacher felt just as happy!; December 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM
nancygrayce said...: I was thinking that the teachers were probably whooping it up way more than the kids! You need a break! Enjoy; December 23, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Ruby Red Slippers said...: Thanks for your comment on my blog-I love that you have red shoes!! (I happen to have a few myself...)
I am a former teacher at a Christian school, middle school history (I was horrible there) then went on to have a few blissful years in first grade (that was my calling until my kiddos!). Love to see all your sweet students-makes me miss it...
Merry Christmas!!; December 24, 2008 at 7:25 AM