Sunday, December 09, 2007
Teachers to Remember
Who were your favourite teachers and why? For me...
7. Mr. Roberts (Forest Glen) - Math and Phys. Ed. He seemed so hip. Even 80's hip. I think he also helped me like math and I always did well in it after having him in grade 7.
6. Joel Streeter (Sunday School) - Everyone in the class loved him. He was a great teacher.
5. Mr. Lawrence (RHS) - French and Theatre Arts in grades 10 and 12 respectively. He was an effective teacher and had a great sense of humour. But he never lost control of the class.
4. Miss White (Forest Glen) - I'm not sure how she did it, but most of what I remember of history (of all the history courses I've taken in my life) come from her grade 8 history class.
3. Mrs. Gerrard (Mountain View) - Isn't she everyone's favourite? Grade 2. What I remember most about her was that she was calm and never freaked out. Unlike Miss Peters, Mrs. Johnson, etc. etc. etc.
2. Dr. Killian (Asbury Seminary) - He is a retired professor who taught Storytelling adjunct. He was amazing for a lot of reasons. In fact, maybe sometime in conversation I can tell you why.
1. Mrs. Atkins (RHS) - I hated English so much by the time I reached high school and she slowly but surely helped me appreciate it. She had us read To Kill A Mockingbird and Romeo and Juliet. I also remember reading Bob Dylan and Paul Simon songs for poetry.
7. Mr. Roberts (Forest Glen) - Math and Phys. Ed. He seemed so hip. Even 80's hip. I think he also helped me like math and I always did well in it after having him in grade 7.
6. Joel Streeter (Sunday School) - Everyone in the class loved him. He was a great teacher.
5. Mr. Lawrence (RHS) - French and Theatre Arts in grades 10 and 12 respectively. He was an effective teacher and had a great sense of humour. But he never lost control of the class.
4. Miss White (Forest Glen) - I'm not sure how she did it, but most of what I remember of history (of all the history courses I've taken in my life) come from her grade 8 history class.
3. Mrs. Gerrard (Mountain View) - Isn't she everyone's favourite? Grade 2. What I remember most about her was that she was calm and never freaked out. Unlike Miss Peters, Mrs. Johnson, etc. etc. etc.
2. Dr. Killian (Asbury Seminary) - He is a retired professor who taught Storytelling adjunct. He was amazing for a lot of reasons. In fact, maybe sometime in conversation I can tell you why.
1. Mrs. Atkins (RHS) - I hated English so much by the time I reached high school and she slowly but surely helped me appreciate it. She had us read To Kill A Mockingbird and Romeo and Juliet. I also remember reading Bob Dylan and Paul Simon songs for poetry.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Movies That Hit Me 3
There is no particular order and once I started I've found it difficult to stop.
Saving Private Ryan - Of course. It was just so powerful. The opening scene on the beach. Although I've always thought I've had a healthy respect for those who fought in the wars for our country, it definitely increased after that movie.
The Pianist - Such a great movie. Depressing but great.
The Pursuit of Happiness - The scene where he and his son are in the bathroom of the subway station was very moving. I think about that scene a lot.
House of Sand and Fog - One of the most depressing movies I have ever scene but so good as well.
Remember the Titans - I love everything about this movie. I remember before the last game Denzel is telling the boys that they have come this far and they should be proud and if they didn't win it was o.k. Julius says that 'We're walking out on that field undefeated, and if its all the same to you coach, we want to walk off the field undefeated.' Or something like that. And the scene where the assistant coach calls out the ref.
Passion of the Christ - I remember after seeing it I didn't want to talk to anyone. I had to just digest everything I just saw. I think I like it for a lot of the same reasons I liked Saving Private Ryan. I love that they did it in aramaic as well.
Lean on Me - Morgan Freeman rocked. I loved how determined he was to turn the school around. He was a little bit like a dictator but it was so good.
The Rocket - I thought it was an excellent movie! I love how he took on that big guy that everyone thought would hurt him. I also loved how they did the movie half english and half french.
Water - An Indian made movie. On the depressing side but gave insight into life of some Indian women.
Bruce Almighty - So many great scenes in that movie. One with Bruce standing in the middle of the street screaming up to God. 'I surrender to your will.' And then when Bruce asks God how do make someone love you? And God replies, 'Welcome to free will.' Or something like that.
I think I wrote the most but its difficult because you keep thinking of all the great quotes and scenes.
Saving Private Ryan - Of course. It was just so powerful. The opening scene on the beach. Although I've always thought I've had a healthy respect for those who fought in the wars for our country, it definitely increased after that movie.
The Pianist - Such a great movie. Depressing but great.
The Pursuit of Happiness - The scene where he and his son are in the bathroom of the subway station was very moving. I think about that scene a lot.
House of Sand and Fog - One of the most depressing movies I have ever scene but so good as well.
Remember the Titans - I love everything about this movie. I remember before the last game Denzel is telling the boys that they have come this far and they should be proud and if they didn't win it was o.k. Julius says that 'We're walking out on that field undefeated, and if its all the same to you coach, we want to walk off the field undefeated.' Or something like that. And the scene where the assistant coach calls out the ref.
Passion of the Christ - I remember after seeing it I didn't want to talk to anyone. I had to just digest everything I just saw. I think I like it for a lot of the same reasons I liked Saving Private Ryan. I love that they did it in aramaic as well.
Lean on Me - Morgan Freeman rocked. I loved how determined he was to turn the school around. He was a little bit like a dictator but it was so good.
The Rocket - I thought it was an excellent movie! I love how he took on that big guy that everyone thought would hurt him. I also loved how they did the movie half english and half french.
Water - An Indian made movie. On the depressing side but gave insight into life of some Indian women.
Bruce Almighty - So many great scenes in that movie. One with Bruce standing in the middle of the street screaming up to God. 'I surrender to your will.' And then when Bruce asks God how do make someone love you? And God replies, 'Welcome to free will.' Or something like that.
I think I wrote the most but its difficult because you keep thinking of all the great quotes and scenes.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Rev up your Engines
I thought this might be a good one. The website gave 11 + 4 extra and then I picked one more. They are not in any order, but just give me your guesses:
Name the most recognizable car from television:
1. THE FLINTSTONE FAMILY CAR ON THE FLINTSTONES
2. PARTRIDGE FAMILY BUS
3. EARL HICKEY’S EL CAMINO ON MY NAME IS EARL
4. ERIC FORMAN’S VISTA CRUISER ON THAT ‘70S SHOW
5. MICHAEL KNIGHT’S CAR, K.I.T.T., ON KNIGHT RIDER
6. BATMAN’S BATMOBILE ON BATMAN
7. THOMAS MAGNUM’S FERRARI ON MAGNUM, P.I.
8. DEAN WINCHESTER’S CHEVY ON SUPERNATURAL
9. B.A. BARACUS’ VAN FROM THE A-TEAM
10. THE GENERAL LEE FROM THE DUKES OF HAZZARD
11. DAVID STARSKY’S GRAN TORINO ON STARSKY AND HUTCH
12. Grandpa Munster’s Drag-u-la on The Munsters
13. Al Bundy’s brown “Dodge” on Married… With Children
14. Green Hornet's Black Beauty
15. Herbie on The Love Bug.
16. Smokey and the Bandit’s Trans Am
Jamie
Name the most recognizable car from television:
1. THE FLINTSTONE FAMILY CAR ON THE FLINTSTONES
2. PARTRIDGE FAMILY BUS
3. EARL HICKEY’S EL CAMINO ON MY NAME IS EARL
4. ERIC FORMAN’S VISTA CRUISER ON THAT ‘70S SHOW
5. MICHAEL KNIGHT’S CAR, K.I.T.T., ON KNIGHT RIDER
6. BATMAN’S BATMOBILE ON BATMAN
7. THOMAS MAGNUM’S FERRARI ON MAGNUM, P.I.
8. DEAN WINCHESTER’S CHEVY ON SUPERNATURAL
9. B.A. BARACUS’ VAN FROM THE A-TEAM
10. THE GENERAL LEE FROM THE DUKES OF HAZZARD
11. DAVID STARSKY’S GRAN TORINO ON STARSKY AND HUTCH
12. Grandpa Munster’s Drag-u-la on The Munsters
13. Al Bundy’s brown “Dodge” on Married… With Children
14. Green Hornet's Black Beauty
15. Herbie on The Love Bug.
16. Smokey and the Bandit’s Trans Am
Jamie
Monday, November 05, 2007
What Movies Really Hit You 2
Troy, I thought this was a great topic and instead of just a comment, I wanted to post my own, because it was long and I found something about myself:
6. Mystery Alaska - Brings back memories of playing hockey in St. Phillippe in the freezing cold on an outdoor rink.
5. The Rocket - This movie I will remember for the rest of my life, because I think it was brought out (especially Matt) at the time when we needed a pick me up story about a hockey player that beats all odds.
4. Miracle/Invincible - Both sport movies, however, the thought of beating unbelievable odds and succeeding was amazing.
3. Stand By Me - There isn't too many "boy" themed movies that capture the innosence and adventures of boys in their youth.
2. Seabiscuit - One of my favourite quotes and I have used many times. "you know, sure we lost a few, but you either go home or just keep on fighting".
1. Rocky - The true underdog story. One of the most powerful images in all of movies is a bloody and beaten up Rocky, staggering to his feet and looking up an Apollo and motions him to "come on, let's fight" when he should have been knocked out.
I guess, I am a true underdog at heart.
When you use your skills in a sport, people will remember you as a great sportsman.
When you play with all of your heart, people will remember you as a great man.
James Carruthers
6. Mystery Alaska - Brings back memories of playing hockey in St. Phillippe in the freezing cold on an outdoor rink.
5. The Rocket - This movie I will remember for the rest of my life, because I think it was brought out (especially Matt) at the time when we needed a pick me up story about a hockey player that beats all odds.
4. Miracle/Invincible - Both sport movies, however, the thought of beating unbelievable odds and succeeding was amazing.
3. Stand By Me - There isn't too many "boy" themed movies that capture the innosence and adventures of boys in their youth.
2. Seabiscuit - One of my favourite quotes and I have used many times. "you know, sure we lost a few, but you either go home or just keep on fighting".
1. Rocky - The true underdog story. One of the most powerful images in all of movies is a bloody and beaten up Rocky, staggering to his feet and looking up an Apollo and motions him to "come on, let's fight" when he should have been knocked out.
I guess, I am a true underdog at heart.
When you use your skills in a sport, people will remember you as a great sportsman.
When you play with all of your heart, people will remember you as a great man.
James Carruthers
Friday, November 02, 2007
What movies really hit you?
There are some movies, like songs, that really impact me. I just saw Reign Over Me and it was so amazing. I thought I'd give my list of movies that really get inside me:
1. Schindler's List
2. Saving Private Ryan
3. The Pianist
4. The Mission
5. Good Will Hunting
6. The Pursuit of Happyness
7. Slingblade (a few parts anyway)
I'm going to stop there... it seems to me there are more that I'm just not thinking of. I can add those later.
- Troy
1. Schindler's List
2. Saving Private Ryan
3. The Pianist
4. The Mission
5. Good Will Hunting
6. The Pursuit of Happyness
7. Slingblade (a few parts anyway)
I'm going to stop there... it seems to me there are more that I'm just not thinking of. I can add those later.
- Troy
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
TOP 10 TV Shows
O.k. what are the tope 10 tv shows of all time. According to Classic TV Database.
1. I Love Lucy
2. M*A*S*H
3. Star Trek
4. The Andy Griffith Show
5. Cheers
6. Dick Van Dyke Show
7. Mary Tyler Moore
8. Bewitched
9. The Twilight Zone
10. All In The Family
1. I Love Lucy
2. M*A*S*H
3. Star Trek
4. The Andy Griffith Show
5. Cheers
6. Dick Van Dyke Show
7. Mary Tyler Moore
8. Bewitched
9. The Twilight Zone
10. All In The Family
Friday, September 28, 2007
Top 10 Richest TV stars
I have the top 20, but 10 will do:
1. Oprah Winfrey $260 Million
2. Jerry Seinfeld $60 Million
3. Simon Cowell $45 Million
4. David Letterman $40 Million
5. 5. Donald Trump, $32 million
6. Jay Leno, $32 million
7. Dr. Phil McGraw $30 Million
8. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $30 million (This I can't believe!)
9. George Lopez, $26 million
10. Kiefer Sutherland $22 Million
11. Regis Philbin, $21 million
12. Tyra Banks, $18 million
13. Rachael Ray, $16 million
14. Katie Couric, $15 million
15. Ellen DeGeneres, $15 million
16. Ryan Seacrest, $14 million
17. Matt Lauer, $13 million
18. Barbara Walters, $12 million
19. Diane Sawyer, $12 million
20. Meredith Viera, $10 million
18. Barbara Walters $12 Million
Jamie
1. Oprah Winfrey $260 Million
2. Jerry Seinfeld $60 Million
3. Simon Cowell $45 Million
4. David Letterman $40 Million
5. 5. Donald Trump, $32 million
6. Jay Leno, $32 million
7. Dr. Phil McGraw $30 Million
8. Judge Judy Sheindlin, $30 million (This I can't believe!)
9. George Lopez, $26 million
10. Kiefer Sutherland $22 Million
11. Regis Philbin, $21 million
12. Tyra Banks, $18 million
13. Rachael Ray, $16 million
14. Katie Couric, $15 million
15. Ellen DeGeneres, $15 million
16. Ryan Seacrest, $14 million
17. Matt Lauer, $13 million
18. Barbara Walters, $12 million
19. Diane Sawyer, $12 million
20. Meredith Viera, $10 million
18. Barbara Walters $12 Million
Jamie
