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Archive - August, 2009
Things Out of Control in Denver
If you need anymore evidence that things are out of control in Denver just watch this video. The Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was suspended for the rest of the regular season due to “insubordination” by new head coach Josh McDaniels. Marshall’s behavior this off season has been less than exemplary, but he is the only player with superstar quality left on a woeful Denver Bronco team.
Since McDaniels has come to Denver he has swapped a young quarterback who has superstar potential for a journeyman quarterback who has never gotten the job done, alienated the Bronco fan base, been less than forthcoming with the media and now has decided to play hardball with a player he desperately needs. Instead of disrespecting Marshall during the off-season and during training camp, why didn’t he attempt to build a relationship, especially after the debacle with Cutler? The answer is this kid is in way over his head.
This Bronco fan is hoping for a quick exit to this fiasco called the Josh McDaniels era. Maybe several straight blow out losses will rid the once great Bronco franchise of this inept coach so that the team can get to doing what it does best, contend for the AFC west division. Otherwise, you can expect a long, cold winter. Anyone know where Mike Shanahan is right now??????
Podcasts
If you are not listening to podcasts then you are missing out on wonderful world of information, entertainment and just a bunch of fun! Podcasts are like personal radio shows that anyone can make and anyone can listen to, usually free of charge. The easiest way to access and listen to podcasts is via Itunes and the companion Ipods.
One of my favorites is this podcast, The Daily Breakfast. The podcast is hosted by a Dutch priest who gives his views on technology, health, video games,movies, how to use technology in spreading the Gospel and whatever else is on his mind. While I am not Catholic, I love this podcast, check out and leave a comment if you like it or want more info on podcasting. Happy listening (and viewing).
School Starts
This is year number three in my relatively new teaching career. Year number one was awful, difficult, little assistance and challenging students. Year two was much better as I was better supported, had more confidence and actually though I knew what I was doing. Year number threee begins tomorrow with a cadre of new students, including my son.
I pray that I am better equipped to handle the challenges THEY throw at me and that I can be something more than a history teacher, maybe a” life” teacher.
To all you students, teachers, administrators and parents, know that the reason 99 percent of people become teachers is to help our young folks grow and learn, and become the people we need them to be. So in that vain, may God grant me the wisdom, peace and discernment to be the teacher each of my students need. Happy new school year!
