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Bslev, Thank you very much. I

Wattree — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:54:38 +0000

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Bslev,

Thank you very much. I just hope that everyone who hold grudges against me hold them with such class. You’ve clearly demonstrated the validity of the axiom that "excellence is the best revenge," and now I suggest that they should add class to that as well.

I’ve become so tough-skinned over the years that I’m completely oblivious to what people think of me. I simply say what I have to say, because I’ve come to the conclusion over the years that taking what people think into consideration often leads to the censorship of truth - or at least, what a writer perceives as truth. But you’ve totally penetrated my armor with the class that you’ve demonstrated here. For the first time in years I’m sitting here wondering what I could have possible said that would have inspired a grudge by a person of this caliber - and an ongoing grudge, no less?

So if your son is anything like you, I’m sure that he’ll undoubtedly carry on in the tradition of Ms. Lee. Ms. Lee understood the power of class and insight. In her dealings with me she relied much more upon her intelligence and insight than she did her education, and you’ve just demonstrated the inherent power, and the proclivity, of utilizing that very same technique. So I'm sure your son will become a huge asset to the profession.

Richard, I might just start

Wattree — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 14:23:51 +0000

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Richard,

I might just start using that convention when I’m writing about [T]eachers. I already do it when I’m writing about [B]lack and [W]hite people.

I have been thinking about

Richard Day — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:49:54 +0000

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I have been thinking about the heroes; our heroes in education!

I was telling Ramona that we should capitalize the 't' in Teachers.

If nothing else, a good Teacher gives the student an idea that that Teacher actually gives a good damn!

I hold grudges. It is a flaw

Bruce Levine — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:55:59 +0000

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I hold grudges. It is a flaw I recognize. I hold one against you without reservation and I will maintain it going forward. But you are one damn good writer and this is spot-on.

Anyway, my son is now training for a two-year stint to begin his career in education teaching Englsih in Newark, NJ, and I hope almost as much as he does that he has a bit of that Ms. Lee inside. Couldn't be prouder of his career path.

Thank you for this.