Anyone that really knows me very well also knows that I an intense phobia of the denist. Now I go for my check-ups every six months and have done well for some time, but Iwent todat with a great deal of trepidation. You see, for the last several days I have had a strange discomfort back by my right side molar. I was terrified that there was a cavity or something, although there was no pain, just that discomfort. What I found out was kind of a good news, bad news situation. The good news is that the tooth is fine, the bad news is that I may have TMJ.
The denist asked if I had struck my head or jaw. I said I didn't think so, but on way home, I realized that I had struck my head and jaw pretty severely when I had my concussion. So I am expected to see an ortodonist in the near future and hope to fix this soon.
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Cincinnati Conference
Three students, Sue Black and I went to the BPD conference in Cinci. Sue and I were session chairs and the students attended as volunteers and were able to go to the same sessions as Sue and I, or to a student conference.
The conference was a very good experience. In the US there are requirements for social work educators to meet the standards set by CSWE for there curriculum. These have been changed recently from objective measures to practice behaviors and competencies. This has caused a great deal of consternation for the directors of programs, and therefore much of the conference was related the the change over and what programs have experienced and how they intrepet what is needed to meeet and show compliance with the standards. After being in Cinci, I have no doubt that most have no idea what is beng expected by CSWE. Everyone had something different to say. Most have heard different things from CSWE and when we asked their reps, they were not congruent in their responses. This leads to a great deal of unnecessary anxiety.
The activities were good at the conference as well. There was an outstanding dance band on Friday night. There had also been a reception Thursday night sponsored by USC. They were introducing some computer generated programming that seemed very interesting. They also served drinks at the reception. Now anyone that has attended a conference at a Hilton will tell you that drinks are quite expensive. So when a reception offers free drinks, individuals seem to take great advantage, and we were no exception. Lets just say that we were not thirsty the whole night.
The trip was very good.
The conference was a very good experience. In the US there are requirements for social work educators to meet the standards set by CSWE for there curriculum. These have been changed recently from objective measures to practice behaviors and competencies. This has caused a great deal of consternation for the directors of programs, and therefore much of the conference was related the the change over and what programs have experienced and how they intrepet what is needed to meeet and show compliance with the standards. After being in Cinci, I have no doubt that most have no idea what is beng expected by CSWE. Everyone had something different to say. Most have heard different things from CSWE and when we asked their reps, they were not congruent in their responses. This leads to a great deal of unnecessary anxiety.
The activities were good at the conference as well. There was an outstanding dance band on Friday night. There had also been a reception Thursday night sponsored by USC. They were introducing some computer generated programming that seemed very interesting. They also served drinks at the reception. Now anyone that has attended a conference at a Hilton will tell you that drinks are quite expensive. So when a reception offers free drinks, individuals seem to take great advantage, and we were no exception. Lets just say that we were not thirsty the whole night.
The trip was very good.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Settling in
After about 2 months being here, I am finally starting to feel like I am settling in. The weather is cold, but there seems to be improvement in the near future. The snow is melting, and golf season appears to be only a few weeks away.
My colleague, Sue, and I are planning the trip to Cincinnati for our conference. We will participate in 2 workshops as moderators and also will have a number of students form our campus in volunteering and attending sessions. It should be a good conference. I will blog from there next week.
The weekend was busy. Since I teach until 7 tonight, Deb and I celebrated Valentine's Day on Friday by having a great meal and music and the Club. We also ran around a great deal, going to the men's and women's basketball games Saturday and shopping for Deb's yarn on Sunday.
Thursday morning I had another accident with my head, hitting it off the corner of the medicine cabinet and slashing it open pretty well. I've had a headache since. We have decided that if I ever go bald, I will have to wear a wig to hide all the scars I've accumulated over the years by banging my head on a number of things.
Our daughters think I should be forced to wear a helmet at all times! Not likely, but maybe eventually.
My colleague, Sue, and I are planning the trip to Cincinnati for our conference. We will participate in 2 workshops as moderators and also will have a number of students form our campus in volunteering and attending sessions. It should be a good conference. I will blog from there next week.
The weekend was busy. Since I teach until 7 tonight, Deb and I celebrated Valentine's Day on Friday by having a great meal and music and the Club. We also ran around a great deal, going to the men's and women's basketball games Saturday and shopping for Deb's yarn on Sunday.
Thursday morning I had another accident with my head, hitting it off the corner of the medicine cabinet and slashing it open pretty well. I've had a headache since. We have decided that if I ever go bald, I will have to wear a wig to hide all the scars I've accumulated over the years by banging my head on a number of things.
Our daughters think I should be forced to wear a helmet at all times! Not likely, but maybe eventually.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
It was not to be
In spite of a very hard fought second half, a turnover ended up being the demise of the Steelers, who lost to the Packers 31-25. The fumble in the third quarter by Mendenhall was the end of a very definite comeback. The Packers scored on every turnover,and that makes quite a few points when there are 3 of the them.
I was a little disappointed in the Packers postgame interviews. Traditionally the winning team congratulates the losing team on playing a good game, if they have. The Steelers all showed the Packers a great deal of respect, but were given none in turn. Like I said, it was disappointing.
But the Steelers will be back.
I was a little disappointed in the Packers postgame interviews. Traditionally the winning team congratulates the losing team on playing a good game, if they have. The Steelers all showed the Packers a great deal of respect, but were given none in turn. Like I said, it was disappointing.
But the Steelers will be back.
Half time and I'm depressed
The Packers are playing very well, and my Steelers are down by 11. I think they can get back in it, but it will be difficult. They need a turnover here to get back in the game.
Go Steelers!!!!!
Go Steelers!!!!!
Superbowl Sunday
For those of you reading this blog in Europe, today is a huge day in US sports. It is the Superbowl, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are playing in it. They have been my favorite team since I was old enough to understand the game. They are playing against a very good team from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Should be a very good game.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Winter in this area
We have been hit with some pretty heavy winter weather. There is no let up. While it is rough driving and not comfortable being out in the snow and cold, there is without a doubt a great deal of beauty to the snow. I hope to take some pictures to load here for those of you that are not in this area.
The meeting was very interesting and it was great seeing the kids again. They all seem to be thriving back here but all seem to miss Ambialet to some extent. There are plans to help Julie Horvath recruit for the fall. I will certainly do what I can because this is an excellent program for students.
Look for the pictures later.
The meeting was very interesting and it was great seeing the kids again. They all seem to be thriving back here but all seem to miss Ambialet to some extent. There are plans to help Julie Horvath recruit for the fall. I will certainly do what I can because this is an excellent program for students.
Look for the pictures later.
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