1/24/2007 05:43:00 PM
My parents next-door neighbor that we have known for twelve years was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico yesterday for raping a 12 year old girl. Witnesses heard the girl screaming, and when police arrived, the girl was found duct-taped in the car. They also found drugs and a knife. We have known this man for 12 years, and he has never acted "weird" or given us cause to suspect him of anything unsavory. I feel like one of those neighbors you see on the news that says things like "He was such a nice guy". But dammit, he was! We have always had a good neighborly relationship with him, and I'm really in shock. This makes me feel unsafe and unsure of people around me. I thought that I was a good judge of character, but I'm starting to question that. Ugh. It just makes me sick.
Peace Out,
Mom
1/22/2007 06:18:00 PM
We had a great vacation and now we're just getting back into the groove. I went back to work at the college today and my first student was a little loopy and a lot of work. WOW! They could have at least eased me in, you know?
I learned something over the weekend. I ran into a girl that was in my Spanish class over a year ago. We were at about the same level in our education, so I was surprised when she told me that she is now teaching 2nd grade. WHAT?
ME- When did you get your credentials?
HER- Oh, I only have my AA. You don't need a degree to teach at a private school.
Really? Did everyone else know this except me? Do parents know this?? After telling people about this, I've learned that it's at the discretion of the institution. Who knew?
So, I'm looking into teaching at a private school. We'll see.
Another topic- Today is the anniversary of Roe V Wade. Women, we need to stay vigilant. And responsible. While I believe that every woman should be responsible for their bodies and use birth control when they don't want a baby-I realize that there are some circumstances when that doesn't happen, or when one of those little guys gets through. As a society, we are responsible for making sure that women retain control of their bodies.
Peace Out,
Mom
