Search Results for 'nG'

[Ken]

I will take sides.

The idea that language harms children is ludicrous but widespread. It is however impolite.

Those using foul language therefore take their chances on the job. Too bad the worker had to run into you today. His bad luck.

But I feel the holier than thou attitude will harm children exposed to it more in the long run that overhearing a bit of colorful prose.

Do you also attempt to get books removed from the library using the same criteria? Music from music stores?

I am so glad we have people like you always willing to teach people a lesson.

I know I learned one today.

[swimcat]

Ymmm, Jan, don’t forget stratas usually have bread in them too. Something needs to soak up all the eggy and cheesy goodness! What could be better??

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[swimcat]

Squareeyes- sorry to say, but good luck with that request (I can’t help but be sarcastic). All-Star won’t lift a finger to make one improvement to that pool. Trust me, I went back and forth with them until I realized nothing would get done because they don’t know what they are doing. I only wish it hadn’t taken me so long to quit that club.

If you aren’t a confident swimmer, my advice would be to swim at a Seattle City pool where the lifeguards actually watch the pool and the pools are run efficiently and safely. Then if you have problems, they’ll actually be there to help you promptly (I would not be as confident with the guards at All-Star, which is an understatement).

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[sw]

It just so happens that tonight (1/17) is Kindergarten Information Night at Gatewood. If you can make it, there will be administrators, staff and parents in attendance to answer questions. Most of the elementary schools will be doing this, so log onto each one’s website for dates and times – links are on the “Schools” tab at the top of the blog. We’ll also have the same folks at the upcoming fairs at SSCC and the SSD Headquarters.

[Anonymous]

Dustin: Enjoy Valentines Day!! Again, your Wife sure made a good catch landing you! :) When I first read your posting I almost cried it was so sweet!! Daniel’s Broiler has an amazing view of the water and again it is very romantic!

[JanS]

I am not going to take sides here…but…maybe there’s something going on in this guy’s personal life that was affecting him? In his marriage? In his kid’s lives? If he has kids, imagine not being able to support them now? Swear words happen…if you don’t like them, then you complain. That’s your choice and your right.Whoever his boss was on this job should have been contacted first(actually, he should have been on top of it before you were ever involved)…did you think about that? There must have been a supervisor there. They could have nipped it in the bud right then, and not sent this man into the unemployment world. This is not a perfect world, and some of the people that your children run into will undoubtably do things that affect them one way or another. How you raise them in your home makes the difference.

Denigrating another person on here because they disagree with you isn’t exactly good form. We all have our opinions…that’s what makes this forum so great. I saw no anger in JimmyG’s disagreement with what you did….just another way of looking at things….no need to call him a jerk…

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[JimmyG]

You missed my point. It IS a big deal this guy got fired, a big over-reaction.

Can you post a link to some studies that prove there is permanent damage to kids from merely hearing curse words?

Bottom line: Karma can be a b*>ch.

[dustin]

Thanks lattemom. I’ll have to look up Daniel’s Broiler. I’ve learned the hard way that waiting too long to make V-Day plans usually ends up in disaster (i.e. no matter how hard you try, sub sandwiches just aren’t that romantic).

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[JimmyG]

Why would you be happy you got this guy fired?

No child has ever been permanently scarred by hearing curse words, and it’s not a crime to swear. It may be poor taste and bad manners, but it’s not worth a person losing their job over.

Especially since no children were around at the time. How do you know he would have kept swearing when the kids were out for recess? You don’t.

He may have deserved a discussion with his supervisor over appropriate vs inappropriate behaviour, but to be fired for it? I think not.

I certainly don’t share your feeling of being happy or proud over getting him fired.

Kids are going to hear swearing at some point in their life, everytime they do are you going to try to get the person fired?

[Anonymous]

(post deleted at request of author)

[EveH]

I have met her but not used her services personally. She seems very professional and caring, and others I know who have been to see her have good things to say about her.

[Sue]

D.J., thanks so much for sharing your expertise with us – this list is very helpful and I’m going to print it out for future reference. I appreciate the time you spent sharing that with us!

[Slider]

Using the teachers computer click on IE(Internet Explorer) and it should bring up the districts home page. Put “surplus” in the search box. The first result to come up should be the surplus “shopping” web site. It is broken up into catagories and book cases is a catagory. You order just like any other web site. I was told once you place your order you should call them at 252-0550 (They don’t answer “Surplus” they answer something else)and tell them nicely that you ordered something and try to get them to put you to the front of the delivery schedule, this may take more than one phone call, the nice squeaky wheel gets faster service. While you have them on the phone find out if they have any pianos available from closed schools. Our school has more than one really old piano, so I’m sure other closed schools had pianos also. Good luck and happy surplus shopping!

[Ken]

I am hoping that anyone who wants their voice heard will understand the situation in the short term.

The primary is only important if you are a republican.

The Caucus on Saturday Feb. 9th at 1 pm is the only place presidential nominee delegates will be chosen this year.

I checked my ballot on the primary page at king county elections and there are NO ballot measures, annexation votes or fire of school district measures on it.

https://www.metrokc.gov/elections/pollingplace/voterlookup.aspx

I am thinking of choosing the worst possible candidate and voting in the Republican primary since they will be choosing half the Republican delegates via the primary.

Last time the primary was cancelled due to neither party choosing delegates from its results with a savings of several million taxpayer dollars.

If you want to “get out among the people” this year, you should join your neighbors at the caucus on Feb 9th and let your voice be heard.

Also note anyone who wants to make their local party, be it Republican or Democrat, either more progressive or more conservative, has very nearly only one path to do so. Join the local district organization and become a voting member.

If you’re a Democrat or even a green or socialist leaning independent, your only chance to tilt district policy in the direction you want is to join and speak up.

http://www.34dems.org/members-join.htm

If you are a Republican then use google to look for your contact and caucus info. I think the WA Republican party has purged most of the moderates but a few are still hanging on here in Seattle. If you identify yourself as a moderate Republican, please join your party and help save them from the crazies.

Note: the 34th district includes all of West Seattle, Vashon Island and parts of Burien

Caucus info is updated regularly here:

http://www.34dems.org/news_caucus.htm

[Anonymous]

Salty’s is a great place to go for Valtentines Day they do make you feel special and the food is yummy! Also, Daniel’s Broiler at 200 Lake Washington Blvd. Great view of the water and very romatic!! It is great, that is where my husband proposed to me 11+ years ago!!

Your Wife is lucky to have a husband like you who is already scouting places to make Valentines Day special!! :)

[flipjack]

Yeah and it’s always good to get out amongst the people! Maybe I’ll do that this year.