Pay Forward

I attended a student organization meeting and was given the remaining pizza. I walked into the lounge area of the Student Center with the boxes. I recognized a student from my psychology class so I headed in his direction. I asked him where he had been (missed the last class). As he was giving me his excuse one of his buddies asked if I would give him some pizza. I handed over one box to the anxious young man. After I finished my conversation with my student, I handed over the second box of pizza to the group of students. They said, "Thanks." My reply was, "All I ask is if you have an opportunity to do something nice for another person to do it." They agreed they would. I left that conversation in good spirits because I did something nice when there was nothing in it for me and I was able to teach a life lesson about giving.

Off to New Mexico

Bob and I are headed to New Mexico for a "fall break" and to celebrate my, yes, 56th birthday. As a young girl, I thought the 50s were really old. Now that I am there I realize how youthful I really am. My students think I am funny and entertaining. They are amazed that I am familiar with such topics as smoking pot, alcohol, and sex. I have to remind them that I am a child of the 60s and not much is new information to me. Yesterday in psychology class I asked the question, "What sexual behavior would you consider inappropriate?" Their stares indicated that they were shocked I would ask such a question. Now, I am sure in coversations with their friends they could develop 16-18 examples, however, after a few studders I got two responses. They were related to a 25 year old having sex with a 14 year old and pedaphilas. I said, "How about sex in the bathroom on the plane?" Someone shouted, "The mile high club!" My students keep me young and invigorated. To quote Helen hayes, "Age is not important unless you're cheese.