David Hendley on mon 7 jan 02
Geez, Tony C., my favorite full-time potter is joining the
ranks of the part-timers.
New clothes. He'll probably show up at the Clayart Room
looking like a Mel-clone, in a tweedy professor's herringbone
sportcoat with leather elbow patches, puffing on a pipe.
Before you know it he'll probably be approved for a new car
loan and be driving a red Honda CR-V to work everyday.
Sheila will have supper waiting when she hears, "Honey,
I'm home!" after a tough day at the college.
Tony will have a new-found appreciation for teaches because
of this "little reward".
Check that fly and know 'em dead (and avoid volunteering to
be on committees at all costs).
David Hendley
Maydelle, Texas
hendley@tyler.net
http://www.farmpots.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "clennell"
To:
Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 8:58 PM
Subject: The Ironing
> Today there is ironing to be done. tomorrow I start my first day of
teaching
> at Sheridan College-School of Crafts and Design. I had to go out and buy
new
> clothes and shoes, so that i didn't show up looking like a homeless
person.
> My Terra Wild Siders had a cut in the toe where a chain saw nicked my toe
> during a wood kiln, cut the wood at the least moment episode. thank god
for
> steel toes.
> I probably won't be on Clayart very much (wipe that grin off your face
Larry
> and Tom).
> I have been in the front lines of pottery for sometime now and this is a
> little reward that I have been handed. For me this is the most important
> pottery job in Canada. I will give them everything I have and more. I'll
> report to you all as often and as soon as i can.
> If the weenies get too big, turn up the burners, and fry them in hell.
> Be good to each other and don't let your meatloaf.
> Cheers,
> tony
>
> Tony and Sheila Clennell
> Sour Cherry Pottery
> 4545 King Street
> Beamsville, Ontario
> CANADA L0R 1B1
> http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
>
> clennell@vaxxine.com
>
Joyce Lee on tue 8 jan 02
David H. advised his good bud, Tony, not to
volunteer for any committees in his new teaching job, as well as a timely
reminder to check that fly. I'm addressing the first part of this
statement...... you guys are on your own for the rest of it since the
protocol alludes me.
Tony, you may look around and see what committees are active and presently
being formed ..... if that happens at your school (note, please, "Your
School," forever in our minds now as "Tony's School"... congratulations.).
If you see one that intrigues you and IF..... after checking around to see
if volunteering is "done" at Sheridan .... it's possible you could do better
by yourself to volunteer and get it over with. Many teacher contracts have
a seldom discussed clause concerning the performance of "adjunct duties."
The only way to avoid the ones you really do NOT want
is to have a "prior committment." In other words, in many teaching
situations, volunteer or get assigned. "Getting assigned" is never pretty.
Note, though, the weasel phrases about
looking around/checking around ... until you have reconnoitered, I fully
agree with David ..... don't volunteer.
Avoid hoisting that petard, check around, be your charmin' best, make your
way slowly ...
(right, sure...)....... and have fun.
Joyce
In the Mojave
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