tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post8478344214784445797..comments2023-11-03T04:51:41.087-04:00Comments on Anything for Material: This Writer's Life: Kind People RuleJulie Owsik Ackermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11583691214627281052noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-54291647913125286722008-05-30T11:43:00.000-04:002008-05-30T11:43:00.000-04:00I really liked this blog entry because it reflects...I really liked this blog entry because it reflects my own struggles at work. I have been searching for answers to why I feel so negative about teaching and my students this year. The most helpful assistants often turn up in unlikely places. For example, after a hard day at school I anxiously check the time, praying for the moment when I can leave. I rush out of the building to catch ther earliest train home. Upon arriving home, I cut up some cheese and crackers and sit an watch T.V. This serves as an escape - usually I'll watch Judge Judy yell at people in a way I wish I could. But once in a while, during a commercial break, I'll give in to my curiosity and see what zany wackyness Oprah is up to. Well it just happened that a women was talking about how much she hated her job, as a teacher. Man O'War! She sounded just like me. It was fantastic because Oprah had this guy on who was there to help. I can't believe I am saying this, but for the first time I realized why Oprah is so very powerful - her show empowered me. Wierd huh? A little emasculating too. But very refreshing.Mr. Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541605885596367452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-28991182650528774452008-05-27T21:39:00.000-04:002008-05-27T21:39:00.000-04:00Post a picture of the necklace!Post a picture of the necklace!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252128192059008012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-34806144807813047982008-05-25T11:54:00.000-04:002008-05-25T11:54:00.000-04:00Since the encounters with ugly attitudes have subs...Since the encounters with ugly attitudes have subsided, I'll comment instead on how wonderful it is that you've found support in so many fabulous places. Sometimes a stranger (like the woman at the bead shop) can offer just what you need - a little friendly positivity that can turn the day around. And you know I'm psyched you made a necklace!sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-67568727982344892462008-05-24T12:29:00.000-04:002008-05-24T12:29:00.000-04:00My Dear Joolie- As one of the sweetest people I ha...My Dear Joolie-<BR/> <BR/>As one of the sweetest people I have known, I am so saddened to hear that people were mean to you. How can people be mean to someone so generous of heart and such willingness to share a smile? Who knows why people react negatively to positiveness. A wise friend once told me that when you have a strong reaction to someone whether negative or positive it is usually a reflection of how you are feeling about yourself. I often keep this in mind not only when others are reacting negatively to me but also helps keep my own negativity in check. I happen to find you incredibly inspiring and have always suspected you were as awesome as you are becoming. Be positive. There is a special light in you that is reflected in all you do. I can't wait to read your book!<BR/> <BR/>KelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16252128192059008012noreply@blogger.com