Schools reopening or not

[DeniseM]

Denise, don't fight it. Come to the dark side.

Hey Country Roads, I am THERE! I'm going to be your new best friend! Where do you own a timeshare? Do you have a first name besides Country?

 

[PamMo]

Brett - Beautiful ducks! We just have garden variety mallards with a few ecaped domestic ducks thrown in. Today, there were lots of geese, too.
Here I am in my mask, just like my avatar!

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Denise, those canals just don't look natural without some 'gators!

 

[DeniseM]

Denise, those canals just don't look natural without some 'gators!

YIKES! Thankfully we just have birds, fish and turtles!

 

[TravelTime]

It sounds like hijacking threads is allowed now.

 

[DeniseM]

There are no TUG rules against hijacking threads - as long as the topic itself doesn't break the rules - you know, like politics and controversial social issues.

 

[Brett]

I took this picture of a squirrel several days ago at a local park

 

[TravelTime]

More about the dark side

The True History of Vampires Is More Gruesome Than Anything You'll Find in Pop Culture — Oprah Daily

Our spooky obsession runs centuries deep.

apple.news

 

[DeniseM]

Interesting article, but I'm talking about this dark side:

 

[Luanne]

Interesting article, but I'm talking about this dark side:

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And to remind us, there is good in most of us:

Darth Vader end

Unwilling to let his son die, Vader throws the Emperor down a reactor chute to his death, but is mortally wounded by his former master's lightning in the process. The redeemed Anakin Skywalker asks Luke to remove his mask, and admits that there was still good in him after all as he dies peacefully in his son's arms.

 

[Country Roads]

Hey Country Roads, I am THERE! I'm going to be your new best friend! Where do you own a timeshare? Do you have a first name besides Country?

Actually four between Las Vegas and Orlando. As for the rest, I would tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

 

[Country Roads]

More about the dark side

The True History of Vampires Is More Gruesome Than Anything You'll Find in Pop Culture — Oprah Daily

Our spooky obsession runs centuries deep.

apple.news

Vampires were so misunderstood.

 

[DeniseM]

Thanks Country! - first name?

 

[SmithOp]

We walk at the beach, seagulls and pelicans. Now when I play golf we have guinea hens and those damn Canadians pooping everywhere, can't get those geese to go home! I'd love to send them to Sweden.

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[Cornell]

Fairfax public schools wants you to know that they have concerns about parents educating their children when the schools aren't open...

While FCPS doesn’t and can’t control these private tutoring groups, we do have concerns that they may widen the gap in educational access and equity for all students. Many parents cannot afford private instruction. Many working families can’t provide transportation to and from a tutoring pod, even if they could afford to pay for the service.

Message for Parents on Tutoring Pods | Fairfax County Public Schools

www.fcps.edu

 

[Brett]

a little bunny in my back yard

 

[cman]

Fairfax public schools wants you to know that they have concerns about parents educating their children when the schools aren't open...

While FCPS doesn’t and can’t control these private tutoring groups, we do have concerns that they may widen the gap in educational access and equity for all students. Many parents cannot afford private instruction. Many working families can’t provide transportation to and from a tutoring pod, even if they could afford to pay for the service.

Message for Parents on Tutoring Pods | Fairfax County Public Schools

www.fcps.edu

Private tutoring groups and educational "pods" will widen the gap in educational access and equity. But the bottom line is that we as parents, have to utilize our resources for what's best for "our" children. I'm going to do what's best for my kids. You're going to do the same. That's what parents are supposed to do. Period.

 

[Cornell]

Private tutoring groups and educational "pods" will widen the gap in educational access and equity. But the bottom line is that we as parents, have to utilize our resources for what's best for "our" children. I'm going to do what's best for my kids. You're going to do the same. That's what parents are supposed to do. Period.

I agree, obviously, as I’ve indicated my plans for my daughter in TUG.

But I find it “interesting “ that these schools won’t open yet they now finger wag at parents who secure alternatives.

 

[GregT]

I am being considered to be the "parent" representative on the Dr. Phil show -- he is bringing in a panel of teachers/doctors/administrators and they need someone to represent parents who think schools should be open. The interviewer talked to me for about 10 minutes and thought I would be a suitable candidate and asked me to send in a video summarizing my views. She asked me to be "passionate" because I try to be a balanced and practical person. I don't think I will be picked because I just couldn't bring myself to be "passionate". I don't know who Dr. Phil is but my kids tell me that it typically becomes a sh-t show between ranting adults. We will see....but I will let TUG know if they do...

Best,

Greg

 

[Ken555]

I don't know who Dr. Phil is but my kids tell me that it typically becomes a sh-t show between ranting adults.

Run away! Fast! Save yourself!

 

[Chrispee]

Inequality and wealth distribution gap is a big reason why the USA will do worse than many other countries when it comes to school reopening. Having said that, I would definitely be looking at that option for my child if I lived in the States.

 

[needvaca]

I am being considered to be the "parent" representative on the Dr. Phil show -- he is bringing in a panel of teachers/doctors/administrators and they need someone to represent parents who think schools should be open. The interviewer talked to me for about 10 minutes and thought I would be a suitable candidate and asked me to send in a video summarizing my views. She asked me to be "passionate" because I try to be a balanced and practical person. I don't think I will be picked because I just couldn't bring myself to be "passionate". I don't know who Dr. Phil is but my kids tell me that it typically becomes a sh-t show between ranting adults. We will see....but I will let TUG know if they do...

Best,

Greg

Please please go on the show to be a voice of reason, logic and science!

 

[bbodb1]

There are no TUG rules against hijacking threads - as long as the topic itself doesn't break the rules - you know, like politics and controversial social issues.

Except for moderators who think the rules don't apply to them...

 

[Cornell]

Montgomery County Public Schools: Can't offer school, yet their buildings will be open AND staffed for "distance learning camps" for $1275 / month.

Bar-T Distance Learning Hub - Bar-T

Kids Club is a before and after school programs for children in Montgomery and Frederick County where they choose which clubs they would most enjoy.

www.bar-t.com

 

[missyrcrews]

@Cornell...what a mess. Makes me glad I live here. My parents talked to me about moving home when I was out there this summer. (south of St. Louis about 90 miles.) No way. No how.

 

[Glynda]

More about the dark side

The True History of Vampires Is More Gruesome Than Anything You'll Find in Pop Culture — Oprah Daily

Our spooky obsession runs centuries deep.

apple.news

I have been listening to a podcast, Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Phoebe Judge is her name. Criminal, is another of her podcasts. Right now she's reading Dracula. There is a new chapter every day and I'm reminded of when I was a child and my mother and I would rush to the only radio in the house to listen to a soap opera or some other show.