All-nighters and the wisdom of late study
A Kansas University English professor recalls student all-nighters and his own late sessions. He notes students’ belief that pressure aids thinking, cites 4 a.m. inspirations, and reflects on how these habits color his view of pedagogy and past teaching. He hints at a forthcoming anecdote about his own epic all-nighter.
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Joel J. Gold
Kansas University
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Armstrong feeds 6000 lunches daily in district kitchens
Food service director Jeanette Armstrong, in her 22nd year, oversees about 6000 lunches daily for 1200 breakfasts and 25 schools with a 3 million dollar budget. Her team uses computers to track accounts, orders, and nutrition analyses while renovating and expanding facilities. She emphasizes eating the district’s meals to ensure quality and shares pride in her staff’s problem solving.
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Jeanette Armstrong
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Food Service
India School
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Lawrence High School
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Consultant parent guides baby learning to try new tasks
The consultant role in parenting appears as early as 3 to 4 months, when parents step back to let infants attempt reach and grasp activities. It emphasizes reading cues, offering just enough challenge, and echoing the baby's sounds to follow their lead.
Thanksgiving Glow Craft: Candle Jars for Autumn Tables
A nostalgic note on celebrating Thanksgiving with simple foods and warmth. The piece shares a homespun centerpiece idea using glass jars filled with sand and white candles, wrapped with raffia and autumn leaves. It advises careful decoration to avoid flame contact and suggests display on tables, sideboards, or porches to create a cozy glow for guests.
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