A Dozen Disgruntled Males

Due to AP testing and a horrible headache due to major congestion (read yesterday's post), we are watching 12 Angry Men (1957) over the next two days, followed by an analysis/discussion on Friday.  Please have the SIX econ worksheets done by Wednesday - no class on Monday and we will be attending the Keith Ellison visit on Tuesday during Period 3 (Per 1 & 2 students should ask your Per 3 teacher if it is OK to attend - I will give you a pass if necessary).  If you are confused about characters, check this out.

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We watched President Obama's Commencement Speech at the University of Michigan on Saturday, followed by a brief analysis/discussion.  I hope to go over some econ tomorrow.  But my cold really put me out this afternoon.  I blew my nose but was so congested that my ears plugged up.  The pressure on my inner ear was awful, resulting in me losing my balance and becoming nauseous while I crumpled to the floor.  It was not a pleasant experience.  I could not move and my head was spinning.  My poor dog must have thought I was dying and he didn't leave my side.  Five-and-a-half years later and he's still the best $350 I ever spent. Needless to say, my sinuses cleared up about 15 minutes later and I can at least walk and read...but my neighbors may be able to hear the Twins game on TV, since my hearing is still bad.  I guess teaching DHH kids may come to be more useful than I had originally planned.  So, I apologize if everything is louder in class tomorrow - or if there is a sub because it turns out I blew an ear drum.  buh-bye.