aegisbearer
11-22-2009, 09:45 AM
As this is the time of year for people to flood Hallmark stores to find that perfect pre-fab expression of love and affection, I wanted to take the time (while I have some) to express the following:
I am thankful for my family (which includes many friends as well) for all the love and support they have given me. It's really no different from last year, but I do appreciate it just the same. To my partner of almost ten years, Gavi, I am thankful that he puts up with all my Wonder Woman rants. Also, I'm grateful for my friends, online and offline, who have augmented my life on so many levels. My colleagues hold a special place in my heart since we deal with the everyday angst of the teenagers in our school, picking and choosing which battles to fight and from which to withdraw (parents can back me up on this). I'm terribly thankful for being voted Teacher of the Year, which I serve this year, and having been one of three finalists for District Teacher of the Year. My students... well, what can I say about them... SO much. But, I couldn't do what I do without them, so THANK YOU for being the intellectually curious minds you are. When you care to learn, it makes my job so much more fun. I'm quite thankful to Gail for trusting me to moderate this forum; I'm truly humbled by the experience working with a woman so talented in so many ways (no brown-nosing intended... I mean every word). To YOU, the posters in this form... well, you have a special place in my nerdy little heart. I spend more time than I should browsing these threads and posts, all to see what you've come up with to challenge me, entertain me, support me, etc. And, it's because of how much I enjoy all of you that I was motivated to pursue two high profile interviews... to be posted as soon as I receive the responses.
Thank you, DC Comics, for publishing our girl Diana for almost 70 years. I'm indebted to the Marston family for continuing to be involved in Wonder Woman's success, now through her "brother," Pete Marston, and "niece," Christie. Without the Amazon princess, none of us would be here.
I know this is sappy, but I don't like time to pass without telling the people I care about how I feel about them. Life's too short, and we DON'T live in a comic book where we can come back to life to make things better... so, we need to take care of business while we're here.
Thanks, guys. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. May the Glory of Gaea be with you!
Aegisbearer
I am thankful for my family (which includes many friends as well) for all the love and support they have given me. It's really no different from last year, but I do appreciate it just the same. To my partner of almost ten years, Gavi, I am thankful that he puts up with all my Wonder Woman rants. Also, I'm grateful for my friends, online and offline, who have augmented my life on so many levels. My colleagues hold a special place in my heart since we deal with the everyday angst of the teenagers in our school, picking and choosing which battles to fight and from which to withdraw (parents can back me up on this). I'm terribly thankful for being voted Teacher of the Year, which I serve this year, and having been one of three finalists for District Teacher of the Year. My students... well, what can I say about them... SO much. But, I couldn't do what I do without them, so THANK YOU for being the intellectually curious minds you are. When you care to learn, it makes my job so much more fun. I'm quite thankful to Gail for trusting me to moderate this forum; I'm truly humbled by the experience working with a woman so talented in so many ways (no brown-nosing intended... I mean every word). To YOU, the posters in this form... well, you have a special place in my nerdy little heart. I spend more time than I should browsing these threads and posts, all to see what you've come up with to challenge me, entertain me, support me, etc. And, it's because of how much I enjoy all of you that I was motivated to pursue two high profile interviews... to be posted as soon as I receive the responses.
Thank you, DC Comics, for publishing our girl Diana for almost 70 years. I'm indebted to the Marston family for continuing to be involved in Wonder Woman's success, now through her "brother," Pete Marston, and "niece," Christie. Without the Amazon princess, none of us would be here.
I know this is sappy, but I don't like time to pass without telling the people I care about how I feel about them. Life's too short, and we DON'T live in a comic book where we can come back to life to make things better... so, we need to take care of business while we're here.
Thanks, guys. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. May the Glory of Gaea be with you!
Aegisbearer