Category Archives: Sunset HS

Physician, Heal Thyself (Luke 4:23)

As one of my clever little bloggies pointed out upon reading my last post, “Mr.Locke, the only silence around is that of your blog.” Oh, the irony and hypocrisy of it all. The worst part of it is that I … Continue reading

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The Coming of the Great Silence

So summer is here, and I’m guessing we’re about to find out who blogs for the points, and who blogs for the sheer joy of blogging. [A chorus of little voices says “oh, I’ll keep blogging, Mr. Locke!] I hope … Continue reading

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That was “one good weekend.”

Friday 1. Finished reading Beowulf vs. Grendel in class. What an awesome job I have, where I get to immerse myself in literature that I love. 2. Later that day performed in the talent show. Once again, I love my … Continue reading

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With or Without You (Coming Friday)

See the stone set in your eyes See the thorn twist in your side I wait for you… Sleight of hand and twist of fate On a bed of nails she makes me wait And I wait…without you. With or … Continue reading

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Now Taking Requests…

Ok. Teacher talent show rapidly approaching. Next Friday. Notice creative use of frags. Only acceptable after you know the rule. Anyhow, hopefully this time they won’t make me start playing before everyone gets to the auditorium. My tradition in past … Continue reading

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Lesson in Humility

Sometimes I get to thinking I’m pretty darned special. Or original. Or clever. Or ahead of the curve. Or… Nope. I remember coming out of high school, I had built a small following of fans for my music–I often dreamed … Continue reading

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School of Blog?

And then there were two. Bloggies, say hello to your future teacher (English II Pre-AP & English IV AP), who now has her own blog at Mrs. Grimes’s Classroom. This blogging phenomenon seems to be catching on. Perhaps we shall … Continue reading

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