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Professor Rodell
I’m pleased to announce I’ve accepted an adjunct professorship at Point Park University beginning next month. I’ll be teaching undergrad journalism. Here’s the blog post …
I won’t say I’m surprised that “Evan & Elle” is getting strong reviews — 16 5 out of 5 stars — but I am blown away by just how much readers are raving about it. One reviewer went to the trouble of writing a synopsis of the longer review. Here’s that …
“A hilariously satirical look at the ins and outs of the afterlife, no matter which direction one ends up heading, and the perseverence of free will even after the ultimate rewards (or punishments) are granted. Absolutely worth a read, and the sort of fun novel you will end up recommending to your friends.”
I, of course, urge you to read the full review, buy the book and then write your own gushy review!
Does reading this make your day a bit less gray? I hope so. And if it does I ask you reward me by making my day a little more green (details below)
“Teach your children …”
• The difference between right and wrong is confusing to young children. Instead, teach them light and dark. Use your own examples for dark, but for light use The Muppets.
• Looking for a career change? Consider blacksmithing. Student loans must be minuscule. Once they teach you to strike while the iron’s hot, what’s left?
• Remind people how “Godspell” is a popular theatrical production, but “Spell God” is a question that will get public school teachers into trouble with the ACLU.
• Understand that Facebook is like what happens in junior high school classes when the teacher leaves the room to sneak a smoke.
• Stop wasting your time trying in vain to teach indifferent kids how to live right. Live right and let them watch.
• Tell friends you’ve figured out a surefire way to become famous: teach your dog how to sing/bark “I Want You to Want Me.” Congratulations! You’ve taught an old dog Cheap Trick!
• Wonder if in ancient times there was a kid named Isosceles and if he got bummed every time the orchestra teacher made him play the triangle.
• Anyone who aspires to teach the whole world to sing in perfect harmony has never spent a minute at a karaoke bar after 10 p.m.
• Teaching your children to seek out the insights of interesting people is easy. The challenge is teaching them that EVERY person is in some way interesting.
• I don't teach my kids how to live. I live and let them watch (so far, so good).
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