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1. over 10 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   I remember doing that!!

2. over 10 years ago on Heart of the City

   Yeah, my students try that stunt on me, too!!

3. about 11 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   @macushlalonda: Yes, taxes here in Canada are high, but I am happy to pay them if I means I can get health care and a decent education system.

4. about 11 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   When I first started teaching, someone said to me “If you’re going to be a tyrant, be one in the first week.” I followed her advice. The first week or two, I set down the ground rules, show the students that I am not afraid to enforce them and crack down on the talkers!! After that, I can loosen the bonds a little bit. My students eventually find out that I have a great sense of humour!!

5. about 11 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   My father had a complete set of the Biggles books when he was a kid. When he left home, my grandmother threw them all out. My dad regrets that now, because that collection is going for $5000 US online!!

6. almost 12 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   This is where my mother would have trotted out “the starving children in Africa”.

7. almost 12 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   @templo SUD: actually, Elly’s probably being facetious. I’ve never heard of anyone saying “Grade Zed”.

8. almost 12 years ago on For Better or For Worse

   My Member of Parliament once came around campaigning on a Saturday morning…and got a very good view of my pyjamas!!

9. almost 12 years ago on Heart of the City

   To all those in Eastern Canada: don’t worry. The snow is on its way back!!

10. almost 12 years ago on For Better or For Worse

    Only in the ’80s!!