A few smiles for the Nine Days

While it may be inappropriate to celebrate during the Nine Days, I'm sure a few giggles are okay, especially if they help remind us of the perils of careless speech:

1. So, it's mid-July. How are the kids doing with their Summer Reading lists? Yeah, us too. Here's a video clip for all teachers, and those who appreciate them, of Taylor Mali, high school teacher and Slam Poet:
   
   "What do teachers really make?"
   (warning: mild profanity, but worth it.)
   
2. What I need now is a few well-placed pauses:
   
   You can create your own error message at: Atom Smasher Sign Generator (warning: this is a too much fun and a time sink.)
   


3. This seemed appropriate today:
   
   
   
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And now, back to your regularly scheduled mourning practices...