Comments on: Able to leap War and Peace in a single bound http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/ Ramblings, reflections, and occasional deep thoughts stumbled onto purely by chance. Wed, 19 May 2010 17:36:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Accidental Thinker » Happy Blog-iversary to me! http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-2135 Accidental Thinker » Happy Blog-iversary to me! Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:31:22 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-2135 [...] Able to leap War and Peace in a single bound (21 comments) [...] [...] Able to leap War and Peace in a single bound (21 comments) [...]

]]> By: Accidental Thinker » For a good cause http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-1916 Accidental Thinker » For a good cause Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:02:28 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-1916 <p>[...] Over a year ago, the answer came in the form of a job candidate who volunteers for our local Adult Literacy League. This candidate did not get the job (a tough call between two very qualified people), but her cause struck an instant chord. Why had I never thought of this before? Helping others learn to read and write—skills that mean so much to me, lifelong skills that will unlock potential and open doors and can never be unlearned? This is something I can wholeheartedly embrace. I have always been an avid and passionate reader and general lover of the written word. My career centers on the field of training, specifically in the development and writing of training materials. I am thoroughly schooled in adult learning principles. Back in my college days, I even served as an academic tutor. Could there be any more perfect match for merging my interests, experience, and abilities? I think not. So the notion of becoming a literacy volunteer gained a foothold in my consciousness, where it has lingered persistently, refusing to release its grip. [...]</p> [...] Over a year ago, the answer came in the form of a job candidate who volunteers for our local Adult Literacy League. This candidate did not get the job (a tough call between two very qualified people), but her cause struck an instant chord. Why had I never thought of this before? Helping others learn to read and write—skills that mean so much to me, lifelong skills that will unlock potential and open doors and can never be unlearned? This is something I can wholeheartedly embrace. I have always been an avid and passionate reader and general lover of the written word. My career centers on the field of training, specifically in the development and writing of training materials. I am thoroughly schooled in adult learning principles. Back in my college days, I even served as an academic tutor. Could there be any more perfect match for merging my interests, experience, and abilities? I think not. So the notion of becoming a literacy volunteer gained a foothold in my consciousness, where it has lingered persistently, refusing to release its grip. [...]

]]> By: TSB http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-670 TSB Thu, 12 Jan 2006 15:35:52 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-670 There is nothing like a good book that carries you away. You reminded me of how much time I spend that could be spent reading. There is nothing like a good book that carries you away. You reminded me of how much time I spend that could be spent reading.

]]> By: Paul N. http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-669 Paul N. Thu, 12 Jan 2006 04:34:17 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-669 Too good. Too good. Too good. As for advice: I'd suggest you get back with Maia because it was her imagination that gave rise to all this. She's probably <i>full</i> of ideas. Nothing like kids to make the world a fun place to live. Too good. Too good. Too good.

As for advice: I’d suggest you get back with Maia because it was her imagination that gave rise to all this. She’s probably full of ideas. Nothing like kids to make the world a fun place to live.

]]> By: Big_Dave_T http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Big_Dave_T Thu, 12 Jan 2006 03:34:22 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-668 Mmmm, I couldn't be your sidekick. Maybe your arch-nemesis, though. You see, I hate to read books. I can't remember the last time I finished one. I just have the attention span of a fly. Reading through your other blogs here, I had a couple comments. Regarding your travel story, I think it's always best to trust your instinct. And regarding your writer's block when it comes to fiction, I have that too big time. They do say, "Write what you know." Maybe that's why I found your travel story was so compelling. Mmmm, I couldn’t be your sidekick. Maybe your arch-nemesis, though. You see, I hate to read books. I can’t remember the last time I finished one. I just have the attention span of a fly.

Reading through your other blogs here, I had a couple comments. Regarding your travel story, I think it’s always best to trust your instinct. And regarding your writer’s block when it comes to fiction, I have that too big time. They do say, “Write what you know.” Maybe that’s why I found your travel story was so compelling.

]]> By: Monique http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-667 Monique Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:17:04 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-667 TLP: Capes are very, very dangerous. All that loose, flowing fabric is an accident waiting to happen. Getting sucked into the engines of passing aircraft and such. Terrible tragedies, really. Capes are not at all recommended for modern superheroes. TLP: Capes are very, very dangerous. All that loose, flowing fabric is an accident waiting to happen. Getting sucked into the engines of passing aircraft and such. Terrible tragedies, really. Capes are not at all recommended for modern superheroes.

]]> By: tanlucypez http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-666 tanlucypez Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:00:48 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-666 Rapid Reader maybe? No cape? What's up with that? You gotta have a cape. Rapid Reader maybe? No cape? What’s up with that?
You gotta have a cape.

]]> By: Jolynn http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Jolynn Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:55:14 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-665 Should you make a list of your favorite books. I'm always wanting to read a good book, but the ones I pick seem to be drab and unexciting. I'm so tired of the same old murder mystery stuff. Should you make a list of your favorite books. I’m always wanting to read a good book, but the ones I pick seem to be drab and unexciting. I’m so tired of the same old murder mystery stuff.

]]> By: Chevy Rose http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-664 Chevy Rose Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:20:45 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-664 Weapons? How about using all the paperbacks in every garage sale I've ever been to? Nah, that would just be piling them up somewhere else. :) Weapons? How about using all the paperbacks in every garage sale I’ve ever been to? Nah, that would just be piling them up somewhere else. :)

]]> By: Monique http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/10/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Monique Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:50:58 +0000 http://accidentalthinker.com/2006/01/able-to-leap-war-and-peace-in-a-single-bound/#comment-663 I had a lot of fun writing this one and you guys crack me up with some of your comments. Sorry Mike, the spandex photos and aerial gymnastics video will sadly not be forthcoming any time soon. :) I had a lot of fun writing this one and you guys crack me up with some of your comments.

Sorry Mike, the spandex photos and aerial gymnastics video will sadly not be forthcoming any time soon. :)

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