Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • No www Required

    I was trying to update my LinkedIn contact information / websites and the changes wouldn't save. I sent a note to LI support and got this reply:   "The reason why the issue is seen is because there is no 'www.' before your website URL. When the website format is not mentioned correctly, the entry… Continue reading

  • I Miss Perl

    <grumble_curse> I miss Perl. I am deeply annoyed that the Perl developers wandered off into research land, effectively killing Perl 5 while they went in search of the elusive New! and Improved! Perl 6 (and the world moved to Python).   I am enrolled in a Data Science course. I am learning Python. There are… Continue reading

  • SF Botanical Garden

    Today was a beautiful day in the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Lots of shady walks. Numerous blossoms. Continue reading

  • Reading the “Classics”

    Last week, I subbed in one class of HS 9th grade English. While I enjoyed learning vocabulary, grammar, and writing and have always loved reading for pleasure, I detest being forced to read, interpret, and tear apart "classic literature" (and have thus not loved most ELA classes starting with 6th grade). I don't voluntarily take… Continue reading

  • Insect Hieroglyphics

    Insect hieroglyphics on split-rail fencing. I think one of these is a drawing of a buffalo… Continue reading

  • Eye Wear

    Eye appointment 5 weeks ago. My Rx changed, so, new glasses. Picked up the glasses last Monday and… they're wrong. Crisp for reading. Fuzzy and blurry for middle distance – distance.   Better if I tuck my chin down. This can't work.   It took me till yesterday to get a chance to go back… Continue reading

  • Guitar Recital

    We went to a set of guitar recitals last night.   The first guitarist was technically competent and the piece was complex. At least, we think so; it certainly had a lot of notes. It wasn't melodic, so we can only assume the notes he played were the ones he was supposed to be playing.… Continue reading

  • What Do Your Pets Think About You?

    Do you ever consider what your cats (or dogs) think about you? I'm playing with Myffi (at her request) and imagining her thoughts on the matter.   "Hoomins make good pets. They're big and warm and comfy to sleep on. They're surprisingly good hunters; we always have food. They can be trained to play games,… Continue reading

  • The SAT

    Subbing this week in HS Algebra II class. Students are working through the SAT math "practice" test today and tomorrow. I'm working through the same packet for "fun".   My HS self would not recognize this version of me.   I have also realized something I never considered back in HS (and no one ever… Continue reading

  • Students Are Not Adults

    I've been substitute teaching for a little over two years now. I've been thinking, lately, about why 4th and 5th graders seem so much more mature in class than 7th graders. (6th graders are in-between.) Shouldn't students become more mature as they get older? [Continued in commentary…] Continue reading

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