Comments for For What It's Worth

Comment on Five Alive by christy

christy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:48:41 +0000

Go number five!

Comment on If only I could roast greens over open flame. . . by This is why I only date men who do dishes « For What It’s Worth

This is why I only date men who do dishes « For What It’s Worth — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:25:47 +0000

[...] amount of criticism for using dishes when I cook. It is true that unless I’m cooking my favorite-to-make food, I use dishes. I defend my mess by saying that I haven’t found a way to cook without dishes [...]

Comment on A return to. . . by Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:59:06 +0000

Retaining a you/thou distinction would be helpful and would eliminate the need for “y’all”. I also like the word “therefor” as in “She ordered a change and gave her reasons therefor.” Technically it still exists as a word but everyone seems to think it’s a misspelling of “therefore”.

Comment on “Uh, I, um. . . yeah. I guess.” by Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:54:06 +0000

I either nod in agreement or suddenly become loquacious trying to describe the thought process that led to my being quiet.

Comment on Unashamed by Uh, yeah, what he said. . . « For What It’s Worth

Uh, yeah, what he said. . . « For What It’s Worth — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:58:19 +0000

[...] and more articulate than I am has already said what needs to be said. For instance, I took 409 words to say what John Newton wrote better, earlier: For those who confess themselves to be [...]

Comment on Carpool chat by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:40:10 +0000

Nicely done! You know you’re a good teacher when you can pick up on those meanings right away.

Comment on Teacher phobias by Denise

Denise — Wed, 06 May 2009 10:21:49 +0000

I’m not going to lie, this made me laugh. Thanks for teaching, we need good folks like you!

Comment on We’ve come a long way by Denise Malagari

Denise Malagari — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:50:08 +0000

I love Swiss cheese and I love water chestnuts. But, they should never be used together. Wow, gross.

Comment on Might I recommend? (Version 2.0) by secondinaseriesofsix

secondinaseriesofsix — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:21:04 +0000

Yes, I do. I bought it for my students because it came highly recommended from people I respect. Sadly, I’ve been disappointed, and I wouldn’t buy it for a friend. The author adds a lot of details and editorial commentary. I think it’s presumptuous to declare what characters are thinking or feeling without any textual basis. I think the way the book talks about God’s love makes him sound like a pathetic sap, a smitten youth in a toxic relationship, rather than a Hosea-like lover who faithfully loves His people and will be glorified through them. Also, sometimes the author tries so hard to make the OT stories about Jesus that the actual stories gets lost.
Like I said, I’m picky. There are some definite strengths to this book, and it does a good job of avoiding moralism. Aside from my first pick, which is aimed a little younger, I don’t have an alternative yet. I still use this book with my students and just edit as I read. Deciding what to do next year is a challenge. I’m tempted to just use the Bible and paraphrase as I go.

Comment on Might I recommend? (Version 2.0) by Denise

Denise — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:54:24 +0000

Do you have any thoughts on, The Jesus Storybook Bible?
http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/4719/nm/The_Jesus_Storybook_Bible_Every_Story_Whispers_His_Name_Hardcover_/parent_id/52