they have internet on computers

So it occured to me sometime this week that having a blog on the internet means that anyone with access to the internet has access to my blog. And since my job has suddenly placed me into contact with hundreds of youngsters with quite a bit of internet sauvy, I’m going need to be careful what I write on here. Who wants to be one of those folks who becomes a “story” because he said something inappropriate and it came back to bite him in the butt. Amy wouldn’t love that.

In fact, one friend of mine advised that I take the blog down altogether, so as to keep parts of my life confidential. But I really like writing, and Amy at least thinks some of the things I say are worth reading, so I think I’ll keep posting. That, and since I teach English, this is a great chance for some of my students to find grammar errors in the things I write. It’ll keep me sharp. So onwards…

Today was Halloween. I went as Facebook. No joke. I actually went as Facebook. I think the kids liked it, and it cost $5.65 to create, as compared to spending $85 on an Ironman outfit. So that was good. Oh, and while we were handing out candy tonight I saw a little girl dressed as a witch. But this witch’s hat had pink hearts all over it. I thought it was an interesting little moment of challenging stereotypes, so I told the girl so. She probably didn’t appreciate the humour. Maybe next year–when she turns 5–it’ll make more sense.

Happy Tricking!

smith, do this and die. or at least bring some towels.

9 weeks until I get married. I thought my best man, Andrew Smith, might appreciate this one. (got this from James’ blog).