Category Archives: Skool Daze

Words on the page

Posted on June 9, 2010 by onesanevoice

The thing about being back in college in your fifties is that subjects you once avoided like a disease are suddenly not only doable, but enjoyable.  A former numberphobe, I nailed my History of Math course with an ‘A’ without … Continue reading →

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It’s a team thang

Posted on March 7, 2010 by onesanevoice

Working together is on my mind lately, beginning with a group activity in my online History of Math class.  Neither history nor math ever rang my bell in school before, but going back to college in my fifties has taught … Continue reading →

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Abracadabra

Posted on February 7, 2010 by onesanevoice

This past Thursday I got a call from someone at the college I’m getting my long-postponed degree from telling me that the main admissions office just called and said they’re missing a transcript from one of my previous schools.  All … Continue reading →

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Signs All Around Us

Posted on November 2, 2009 by onesanevoice

Husband, Son and I met for sushi last week and talked about the friend’s wedding we were looking forward to attending.  The groom was someone the kids and I have known since they were all in elementary school.  Now he … Continue reading →

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Last ring of the bell

Posted on October 5, 2009 by onesanevoice

The Beach Boys sang “Be true to your school, just like you would to your girl or guy, be true to your school,” in the song titled – hold on – Be True to Your School.  Those lyrics crossed my … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on October 1, 2009 by onesanevoice

In 1972, I began my college career, coming as it did immediately after my high school career.  We in the United States seem to think that’s the way to do it, and since nothing much has changed since the seventies, … Continue reading →

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A New Term

Posted on October 23, 2008 by onesanevoice

Last week began a new semester at school and I was saddened to discover that one of my favorite fellow students had not returned.  T. started the same time I did and we quickly became friends despite the fact she’s … Continue reading →

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Lessons on Jumping

Posted on August 8, 2008 by onesanevoice

When I meet new people and listen to their stories, I am most captivated by clues of courage.  I don’t think the average person sees their own self as courageous, but maybe they don’t know where to look.  As an … Continue reading →

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Speak softly and carry a big rake

Posted on July 31, 2008 by onesanevoice

My school is back in session and I keep getting asked if it’s awful to go to class in the summer and I really don’t have a problem with it.  I mean it’s not like I’d be at Great Adventure … Continue reading →

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Cause for Cake

Posted on June 29, 2008 by onesanevoice

This past Friday was graduation day for those students in my school who have made it to the finish line.  The faculty requested a volunteer from the student council to act as usher so my co-president Blondie and I called … Continue reading →

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