Before You Enter...

This is a personal blog and any statements found here; whether educational, political, controversial, or otherwise stated, should not be taken as officially representing my employer, members of my family, or my friends. These are only the thoughts and opinions of Patrick Johner.



Sunday, September 26, 2010

Back In The Saddle Again...

Well, as Gene Autry sang so passionately, I'm back in the Saddle Again. Ok....to be more precise, I am back in the classroom again after almost four years of absence.

Feeling my creative juices flow, I decided to add my own lyrics. Please forgive me Gene!

So here it is folks. Not great...and I am sure the one or two of you reading this blog will see how to improve upon it! Try and imagine the tune with the original song!

Back In The Classroom Again – by Patrick Johner

I`m back in the classroom again
Out where a teacher is a teacher
Where the children like to read
A story book indeed
Back in the classroom again

Supervising the hallways today
Totin` my old Whistle again
Where you teach with passion
Seeing the Hope in Action
Back in the classroom again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Inspiring` to and fro
Back in the classroom again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I love to teach the 21st century way
Back in the classroom again

I`m back in the classroom again
Out where a teacher is a teacher
Where the children like to read
A story book indeed
Back in the classroom again

Well, if you are still reading....as another old cowboy Roy Rogers used to say....

“Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a liking to you.”

Monday, April 5, 2010

To Boldly Go Where I Have Never Gone Before...

Ok! I have done it. I have started a Blog. Uhm...now what? Who is out there listening? What do people look to read? I have so many questions, and few answers. What will my journey bring me. Who will be with me as I make this journey of thoughts and opinions? Is anybody out there?

Cavett Roberts was quoted many times saying, "Since 95 percent of people are imitators and only five percent initiators, people are persuaded more by the actions of others than by any proof we can offer."

As I was pondering the potential value and also the possible risks to starting my own Blog, this quote from Roberts came to mind. Will I bring anything new to the world of Blogging, or will I simply be imitating what is already out there? I really do not know where this will all end up for me.

This initial Blog experience is more about me exploring how my own thoughts and opinions are on various topics as opposed to me trying to convince anyone else about my "opinion, knowledge, or expertise" as being "right, correct, or definitive" on anything.

I do not know who reads Blogs, or why, or when. Maybe I should have done some research (usually I do before I make a decision); but alas, here I am today!

And look at me...I just finished my first post! Ok, I know I have said nothing profound or truly enlightening, but it is something.

Thank you for coming by...

Patrick