4/22/2022 Thought for Today (Page 3): Only 2nd grade Hunt? Dang i must have been a slow learner. Those Xavierian brother in high school kept the tradition going.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Huntm22 wrote:

Old Mammy Wheeler in second grade was a magician with that yardstick. Might still have the welts to prove it!🥸🥸

Only 2nd grade Hunt? Dang i must have been a slow learner. Those Xavierian brother in high school kept the tradition going.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

OldBassGuy wrote:

Brings up my favorite saying that I have tried to live by. Written by John Wooden

"Learn as though you are going to live forever" and "Live as you are going to die tomorrow"

I like that one.1😃😃😃

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

plumbob wrote:

Only 2nd grade Hunt? Dang i must have been a slow learner. Those Xavierian brother in high school kept the tradition going.

After my 5 years in kindergarten and 5 in 1st grade I decided to jump right into 2 grade. By then I was much bigger than the others in class so she took the yardstick to me and only used the little ruler on any others. Her philosophy was beat the devil out of one end to make angels of the other end. 😝😝😝

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Now that is funny Hunt!!

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Huntm22 wrote:

After my 5 years in kindergarten and 5 in 1st grade I decided to jump right into 2 grade. By then I was much bigger than the others in class so she took the yardstick to me and only used the little ruler on any others. Her philosophy was beat the devil out of one end to make angels of the other end. 😝😝😝

With her philosophy that makes you living proof of a philosophical event in history all because of the nuns.

And according to Webster, that says you are devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence:

Pleasure to be an acquaintance Hunt.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

OldBassGuy wrote:

Brings up my favorite saying that I have tried to live by. Written by John Wooden

"Learn as though you are going to live forever" and "Live as you are going to die tomorrow"

One of my favorite quotes. As a basketball coaches son I’ve heard that one my whole life. Coach Wooden was as good a coach as there ever has or will be.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

plumbob wrote:

With her philosophy that makes you living proof of a philosophical event in history all because of the nuns.

And according to Webster, that says you are devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence:

Pleasure to be an acquaintance Hunt.

Ah shucks - you have me all blush and teary eyed now PB. Pleasure of knowing you is all mine buddy.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

J in Cleveland wrote:

One of my favorite quotes. As a basketball coaches son I’ve heard that one my whole life. Coach Wooden was as good a coach as there ever has or will be.

None better. Had a chance to chat with him on several occasions as his grandson played H.S. basketball with my son.
Truly a great man.

troyfrd1 Loc: Hampstead,NC

plumbob wrote:

Not in Baltimore city Troy, It was goats. I remember you showing me how to hold on.

Plum that was only to catch them and milk them but not what you were doing

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

OldBassGuy wrote:

None better. Had a chance to chat with him on several occasions as his grandson played H.S. basketball with my son.
Truly a great man.

Wow that would have been amazing!!

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

J in Cleveland wrote:

Wow that would have been amazing!!

When the boys had a game, he would sneak into the gym after it started. And he would leave before the game ended unless it was a close one. I asked him why he did that, and he said he didn't want to take anything away from the kids. He honestly did not want any attention on him. He was truly a great man and philosopher. If you like reading, pick up a copy of "They call me coach". Besides the good book, it was my bible on how to live life.

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

OldBassGuy wrote:

When the boys had a game, he would sneak into the gym after it started. And he would leave before the game ended unless it was a close one. I asked him why he did that, and he said he didn't want to take anything away from the kids. He honestly did not want any attention on him. He was truly a great man and philosopher. If you like reading, pick up a copy of "They call me coach". Besides the good book, it was my bible on how to live life.

I think I read it in high school and I’m going to get a copy and read it again. I only vaguely remember it.

CoDen Loc: Little R, SC

plumbob wrote:

Who among us remembers those training wheels comin... (show quote)

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

plumbob wrote:

Who among us remembers those training wheels coming off?

Or that parent nearly running along our side helping us keep our balance?

Well safe to say we all have been on our own for quite some time.

Shaky as it may seem, let’s keep moving forward.

Thank a parent today for making you feel safe.

I was very lucky Plum my parents were always there.
My dad just passed away a month ago. I had young parents and they were very active and dad was till the day he died.

Scudrnr Loc: Hancock, Wisconsin

plumbob wrote:

Who among us remembers those training wheels coming off?

Or that parent nearly running along our side helping us keep our balance?

Well safe to say we all have been on our own for quite some time.

Shaky as it may seem, let’s keep moving forward.

Thank a parent today for making you feel safe.

Another good one Plum.