tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post1960933601220962051..comments2024-02-08T07:30:44.083-05:00Comments on One Single Impression: Prompt 101: Blowing the CurveAndreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08159511912645034019noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-76638465605866515942010-02-06T23:30:17.869-05:002010-02-06T23:30:17.869-05:00The academic theme was largely metaphorical. Rob p...The academic theme was largely metaphorical. Rob pointed out, it's a reflection on life in general. But as I was writing it, I was thinking of love in particular. Getting by with something that passed for it while those who found the real deal -- or seemed to -- matriculated and moved on happy in their choices. Then, later, getting by without it because the "inevitable" aftermath was just too great a blow to deal with. Auditing the "course" turns out to be a non-option, but enrolling for credit (again) is just too overwhelming. Especially watching these young kids, fresh faced and eager, and not yet jaded throwing themselves into the "curriculum". And finally the realization that when the right one turns up, s/he blows the curve for everybody.<br /><br />Because you <i>don't</i> have to settle. You just have to be able to recognize that perfect one when s/he comes along.<br /><br />Anyway, that's where it came from. If you got something different from it, then that's what it was supposed to say to you I guess.Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03498213932233245032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-27087727662728775202010-02-05T09:00:34.372-05:002010-02-05T09:00:34.372-05:00Your poem is an interesting reflection on life its...Your poem is an interesting reflection on life itself. I have tried to never count on the curve to measure my efforts. Sometimes with less than satisfactory success.Loch Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912194134878544461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-84212091616127082362010-02-03T09:21:29.865-05:002010-02-03T09:21:29.865-05:00I really like the poem, by the way. The repetition...I really like the poem, by the way. The repetition of "perhaps next semester" is a good one. It applies to many things in life, not just schooling. I also like the way you come up with repeated excuses, but the final line is the best and it is the ultimate excuse, isn't it?<br /><br />Mine is now up.<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-18835473586627384792010-02-02T17:22:05.766-05:002010-02-02T17:22:05.766-05:00Oh shoot! Sorry, I forgot that you sign up after y...Oh shoot! Sorry, I forgot that you sign up after you post. I'm used to Theme Thursday and got mixed up.<br />I'm not really sure what "blowing the curve" is all about, but I'll have a go and I'll come back and advise you.<br /><br />Apologies!<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-38533099659386951132010-02-01T17:38:41.540-05:002010-02-01T17:38:41.540-05:00I am here for the first time..I don't know whe...I am here for the first time..I don't know whether my attempt fits into your meters or not....geetahttp://www.itslifeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-26678933309689053382010-02-01T16:18:53.908-05:002010-02-01T16:18:53.908-05:00I wish the curve I blew was this one. Very good p...I wish the curve I blew was this one. Very good point you make at the end. Love this poem.Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-78884460316591838222010-02-01T16:13:47.928-05:002010-02-01T16:13:47.928-05:00like the assurance of the last stanza. "Did t...like the assurance of the last stanza. "Did they get younger<br />These eager students?" Yes, I'm sure of it. 14 year olds now graduate with BAs. ;)Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05251168248457758117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-29127350050819067642010-02-01T05:20:07.539-05:002010-02-01T05:20:07.539-05:00It was a tough prompt. I am not sure if I have don...It was a tough prompt. I am not sure if I have done it correctly.<br /><br /><a href="http://everythingincoherrent.wordpress.com/2010/02/01/circles/> Circles </a>BlueMisthttp://everythingincoherrent.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-85296181532673441532010-01-31T10:46:56.914-05:002010-01-31T10:46:56.914-05:00Tricky prompt! But I had a little fun with it.
Th...Tricky prompt! But I had a little fun with it.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://nickersandinkblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/blowing-curve.html" rel="nofollow">BLOWING THE CURVE – SQUEALING TIRES AND HEART’S DESIRES</a>LA Nickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891624164014505323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-46422414467035738942010-01-31T06:10:29.149-05:002010-01-31T06:10:29.149-05:00To Mojo,
nice topic, nice poem too. i had a bit of...To Mojo,<br />nice topic, nice poem too. i had a bit of difficulty getting the meaning of the phrase, but i hope i did my poem justice, and ur theme as well.<br /><br />To Sandy/Andree,<br />my mail id has changed, and the old one has been removed, so haven't been able to see the reply if u have sent. has my contribution, with the pic & its credit link been recd by you? plz let me know soon! thanks!Vinay Leo R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13132856855570330824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-20868605897352813782010-01-31T02:20:21.642-05:002010-01-31T02:20:21.642-05:00I had fun with this one! I really like your poem, ...I had fun with this one! I really like your poem, Mojo.Andreehttp://meeyauw.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-single-impression-blowing-curve.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501829645946942403.post-84313824253846972162010-01-31T00:21:28.646-05:002010-01-31T00:21:28.646-05:00Grading on a curve. I had to do that, for 22 year...Grading on a curve. I had to do that, for 22 years. I was a hard teacher and wanted the students to learn but I did know when they had learned enough to pass, be average, or excel. My standards were high and only the very best got the very best grades.<br />Thanks, Mojo, for the memories.<br />..<br />BTW, my poem today is not about school, hardly at all. A school building was the setting.<br />..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.com