tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post1336799335652510345..comments2023-10-29T10:40:05.820-06:00Comments on Adventures & Misadventures of Daily Living: Sometimes, it's Not the Packaging...Teachinfourthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01624243991120542485noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-33280693853603135342012-01-02T15:15:47.499-07:002012-01-02T15:15:47.499-07:00I've caught up with a few of your posts, espec...I've caught up with a few of your posts, especially the best of 2011, and I still don't know how this one didn't make the cut. It is by far my favorite. It made me cry. I love ugly ties. I got a rubber band, used eraser and a broken McDonald's toy for my birthday last year. I loved it.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09287142027304099945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-22344794914607096222011-12-23T16:14:52.113-07:002011-12-23T16:14:52.113-07:00The whole story changes the way I see that tie now...The whole story changes the way I see that tie now. Can you imagine if you hadn't worn it? <br />Thanks for being such a good example in so many ways.<br />Merry Christmas, TF.Richard & Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948731851516592946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-69374322446247600862011-12-22T16:36:09.938-07:002011-12-22T16:36:09.938-07:00when you know the whole story...the gifts looks so...when you know the whole story...the gifts looks so good.Pedalinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13994292348608214093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-89126831088951638122011-12-22T13:55:47.173-07:002011-12-22T13:55:47.173-07:00Darn! that was the same tie I bought you! Guess I&...Darn! that was the same tie I bought you! Guess I'll have to go exchange it for some groovy polyester pants you can wear to work... (:A Larkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12452264285834263886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-4834770516891641642011-12-22T11:17:51.026-07:002011-12-22T11:17:51.026-07:00What a beautiful story-I'm so glad you wore th...What a beautiful story-I'm so glad you wore the tie : )msprimadonna67https://www.blogger.com/profile/04987221270784648882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-58380511675179717742011-12-22T10:46:00.443-07:002011-12-22T10:46:00.443-07:00I've always thought that you are a teacher who...I've always thought that you are a teacher who really cares about his students. Wearing an ugly tie proves it!<br /><br />Great art work on "Joey's" letter.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, Mr. Z!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140268328645099689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-10798552121699202482011-12-22T10:38:53.252-07:002011-12-22T10:38:53.252-07:00This story really got to me. If you ever have a da...This story really got to me. If you ever have a day where you wonder if you're doing a good enough job as a teacher, you should come back and read it.Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-88235097393731371012011-12-22T09:32:13.425-07:002011-12-22T09:32:13.425-07:00Best thing ever. Reminds me of a man in my old wa...Best thing ever. Reminds me of a man in my old ward in UT. His kids would make him a paper tie every Father's Day, and he'd wear it proudly to church that Sunday. <br /><br />I think I gave that same tie to my dad in the 80's. Just think of it as retro.tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849649019416902710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-10627308425701962492011-12-22T09:02:38.388-07:002011-12-22T09:02:38.388-07:00My student's never cease to amaze me & you...My student's never cease to amaze me & your story is like some of mine. I was filled with happy thoughts & warmth as I read about "Joey's" gift & remember those of my Christmas' past --- knowing who they came from & the intent in which they were given makes even the worst days better!<br />Merry Christmas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-28118323065581016942011-12-22T08:34:45.403-07:002011-12-22T08:34:45.403-07:00Year and year and many moons upon many moons ago, ...Year and year and many moons upon many moons ago, my mother was given a hideous orange necklace with matching clip on earrings! To go with this get up, she was also given an umbrella with polka dots by one of my older sisters. She proudly wore those earrings and necklace and used the umbrella. We all joke and laugh about it still today. Ugly doesn't begin to describe. It's what parents do! And to these kids, you are a parent figure in their lives.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04904348716444211746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-42574299109862369062011-12-22T08:10:10.183-07:002011-12-22T08:10:10.183-07:00I have been a follower of your blog for a while no...I have been a follower of your blog for a while now but never commented until today..your post is so beautiful it just made me cry..I am no 4th class student but I am a teacher and mother of a child... the post stirred something inside of me..I dont know what exactly..but it did..maybe its your ability to recognize love even when it has "a not so pleasant" face, maybe something else...thanks for all you do, Noora from Saudi Arabia!.Noorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591964362338598324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-697946852871515182011-12-22T06:26:25.656-07:002011-12-22T06:26:25.656-07:00Ah love found in an ugly tie, what a beautiful sto...Ah love found in an ugly tie, what a beautiful story!mamahasspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049292242708654609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-72883060108119477002011-12-22T03:51:44.387-07:002011-12-22T03:51:44.387-07:00Beautiful. Thanks for making a difference one kid...Beautiful. Thanks for making a difference one kid at a time.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042655321479827880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-68607414504408599872011-12-22T01:04:33.754-07:002011-12-22T01:04:33.754-07:00This made me happy :)This made me happy :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10654691040992634546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-69736533178860281162011-12-21T23:22:02.620-07:002011-12-21T23:22:02.620-07:00How tender. Thanks for sharing! I think that tie i...How tender. Thanks for sharing! I think that tie is one of those so-ugly-it-comes-back-around-to-awesome ties.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800571949685711393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-69546352658084983972011-12-21T21:58:22.770-07:002011-12-21T21:58:22.770-07:00Wow! What an experience! I'm glad you listened...Wow! What an experience! I'm glad you listened to that "nagging feeling". What a difference you make! Thanks for sharing. Hope your holiday break is great.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01272948206344928446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-12662897965805722202011-12-21T21:13:18.036-07:002011-12-21T21:13:18.036-07:00So, how come you get to have all the awesome exper...So, how come you get to have all the awesome experiences? Oh yeah, it's 'cause you are SO awesome! :) What a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing and inspiring us all.Mr. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06426578721128357285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-89163722270176823072011-12-21T19:51:08.033-07:002011-12-21T19:51:08.033-07:00Great story. You never know what a difference you ...Great story. You never know what a difference you make in a child's life. May this note and gift give you the lift to keep doing what you do for many mo.re years. Merry ChristmsMary Gene Atwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204483924009707083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-69520283465685663682011-12-21T19:24:19.954-07:002011-12-21T19:24:19.954-07:00I can imagine how touched u were...wow... The tie ...I can imagine how touched u were...wow... The tie is not that bad.. Its unique to the pt. where its cool... its abstract and granted its not a so called safe tie.. every male should own a tie that is different- don't u think?Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-35005775652193699112011-12-21T19:23:29.346-07:002011-12-21T19:23:29.346-07:00Jason, thanks for writing this story, it's one...Jason, thanks for writing this story, it's one I will always remember and cherish. It brought tears to my eyes. Your amazing, I wish my boys could learn from you in 5th grade. MERRY CHRISTMAS! See you soon!!! yahoo!ashleestouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040024637215464123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-58593543171283454162011-12-21T19:07:41.818-07:002011-12-21T19:07:41.818-07:00Isn't it amazing how the intent of the gift ca...Isn't it amazing how the intent of the gift can outweigh the actual value of the gift? What a wonderful student and he's indeed blessed to have you as a teacher. Keep up the good work. :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957926257425316932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-54874832642035731982011-12-21T18:58:29.537-07:002011-12-21T18:58:29.537-07:00Wonderful! =)Wonderful! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-868710073251050332.post-36966815528043258112011-12-21T18:03:13.557-07:002011-12-21T18:03:13.557-07:00This seriously gave me chills. You are one of the ...This seriously gave me chills. You are one of the good ones.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com