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| 11th July 2009 ELMER | TANKS - From: Monday TODAY I READ BUY CHANCE YOUR COMENTS AND IT DRAGME TO OLD PLACES AND SITUATIONS ; I'M HAPPY THA PEOPLE LIKE YOU GET INTERESTED ON SHARING WITH PEOPLE WHO MOST NEED IT, EDUCATION IN PARTICULARY . WE LIVE IN A WORLD OF IMPERFECTIONS BU WE KNOW THERE'S NO OBSTACLE FOR THE GOOD HEAR PEOPLE GOOD LUCK AND "GOD BLESS YOU" |
| 15th June 2009 Patti | Shhh plastic wrap - From: Field Trip Recap Clint - have I taught you NOTHING?!?!?! |
| 15th June 2009 Patti | I'm goin' with Bowie! - From: Field Trip Recap I found this picture of Merceditas http://www.elheraldo.hn/var/elheraldo_site/storage/images/ediciones/2008/09/08/multimedia/merceditas-el-baile-de-los-50-anos-del-merceditas-agurcia/111957-1-esl-HN/Merceditas-El-baile-de-los-50-anos-del-Merceditas-Agurcia_noticia_full.jpg And this one of Bowie... http://heroesandlegendsltd.co.uk/images/0019%20David%20Bowie.jpg I'm stickin' with Bowie! BTW...it's just American Humor...no offense meant! |
| 15th June 2009 Clint Holmes | Getting my facts straight. - From: Field Trip Recap Are you positive it's not David Bowie? You should take a closer look. Just try and picture the statue covered in sparkles and makeup. I can see how you're confused, it does look a bit like Merceditas, but it is most definitely Mr.Bowie. You see, he too was very active in the Honduran theater. In fact, our tour guide told us that, early on in his career, Mr.Bowie and Roy Scheider did a Geisha inspired two man version of the Miracle Worker. Honduran culture is so interesting. |
| 13th June 2009 Helena | Get Your Facts Right - From: Field Trip Recap That is not David Bowie you ignorant gringo. It's Merceditas, she has a statue in the theater premises because she was the founder of the first Honduran Ballet Academy. A patron of arts and culture in Honduras. It's great to see that you came all the way here to learn nothing. |
| 1st June 2009 Seth | you - From: Blog 50, packing up shop you are balls |
| 30th May 2009 Clint Holmes | Subscribers - From: Blog 50, packing up shop Great news... I have found a way to send e-mail notifications to my readers. I am still working out the kinks, but once it works you will get an e-mail notification. |
| 30th May 2009 Clint Holmes | New Home - From: Blog 50, packing up shop Travel Blog will still exist and maybe I will use it from time to time when Karina and I take trips. I am trying to find a site that allows my to e-mail subscribers. Eric had a good point, getting an e-mail when I update is easy and convenient to some readers. I am checking out Wordpress as another possible home. I will post the link. |
| 30th May 2009 Tio Tom | Thumbs up - From: Blog 50, packing up shop I like the new place - who knows - maybe I'll be able to access it from school. Will TravelBlog stay as it is? Will everything be saved? Or will you transfer it all over to the new place? |
| 30th May 2009 Eric Chaffee | Voting - From: Blog 50, packing up shop I say stick with TB because your subscribers are unlimited. That is a big plus. Travel is something we all do every day, even if it's just getting out of bed: we travel from the land of dreams to the breakfast table. Travelblog is a journal. I love it. Thanks for showing up on my desktop whenever you post something, Clint! Let your readers find you, and subscribe. That's how we met. (And now I've got my on Travelblog. Many thanks for writing and publishing here!) ~eric. |
| 29th May 2009 Julie Chen | sentimos aliviados - From: Hat dream/ Earthquake Is my grammar correct? We were relieved when we heard the earthquake originated off the coast, so we knew there were good chances that you'd be okay. |
| 29th May 2009 Eric Chaffee | Hat trick - From: Hat dream/ Earthquake Hey, El Gato Ensombrerado, that's quite the hat trick. Hockey fans, his bike fell over, and he wasn't even riding it. Whew! Glad you're safe. Watch out for those dreams! Last night I dreamt that actress Glen Close, portraying a Soviet journalist, asked me if she could borrow my pen, as hers had run out. She then proceeded to write on my white sock. Go figure! Be careful what you dream. And don't believe anything that Chicken Little says. ~eric. |
| 29th May 2009 Patti | SO GLAD TO SEE THIS POSTING! - From: Hat dream/ Earthquake Clint - I was SOOO worried about you. I heard about this earthquake and feared it was where you are located. I am so glad you are okay. Earthquakes are a freaky experience! When I lived in Japan we had one EVERY year when we sat down for Christmas dinner. I mean BIG ones, that made us leave the table and seek cover, door frames, etc...Any hooo .....(got that from you!LOL) I am happy that you are fine and got to experience this quake. It's humbling isn't it - what power nature holds. |
| 29th May 2009 Buddy | Glad You're Okay - From: Hat dream/ Earthquake Clint, I'm glad to hear you are okay. I've been thinking about you and praying for the folks in Honduras since I heard about the earthquake. And glad to hear our friends in El Paraiso were unharmed. Still wishing I could join you and Katrina for your wedding day...God bless you, mi amigo. Buddy |
| 28th May 2009 mom | - From: THEM! With the MRS. ???????? (did we miss something?) |
| 27th May 2009 Clint Holmes | Dyslexic English Classes - From: Bike Rides The "effect" was so powerful it "verbed" itself onto me and I am therefore "effected" by it's "affect," which was such an "affective" verb it "nouned" itself off of me. |
| 27th May 2009 Patti | grammar & spelling Mr. Clint.... - From: Bike Rides Okay Teacher Man... "but it still effects me" But it still affects me Affect is a verb Effect is a noun ;-) luv ya! |
| 26th May 2009 Clint Holmes | Spanish lesson - From: THEM! Well... Bee is "abeja' and ant is "hormiga"... I guess "hormiga volando" would be a flying ant |
| 26th May 2009 Julie | ¿Cómo se dice "bee" en español? - From: THEM! ¿Y cómo se dice "flying ant" en español? |
| 20th May 2009 Damian | GET ME BIKE - From: Bike Rides Acq1yuire me a bike for use once I arrive. RAD |
| 20th May 2009 Eric Chaffee | No Bull - From: Bike Rides Amigo, Booyah ain't no "she!" If you look closely, country boy, this is certainly a bull. And that's NO BULL. So, Clint, linked below is the very best Bull story I've ever heard. It's about a couple who own a bull named Chance, which is so docile that the use him for photo ops at fund raisers. They actually let the public on his back, and he never, ever, bucks or mis-behaves. And then Chance dies, and they get him cloned! (NO BULL!!!!) And they name his son Second Chance. But things don't go so well with this one. You just gotta listen to this tape! (This is not fiction.) Here's the link from This American Life: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=291 (If the link doesn't work, just google "Ira Glass" + Bull, and click episode #291. There is an earlier episode from 2007, but the current one (291) tells the story of both animals. ~eric. |
| 1st May 2009 Clint Holmes | No hurricanes - From: Waiting for the rain Patti, there is no way I will accept your "other" post on this blog. It will never see the light of day... and Scrabble has gone over pretty well. Karina likes it alright, but she wins every time because she changes the rules! |
| 1st May 2009 Patti | stanley cup II - From: Waiting for the rain You must admit. I've been quite kind to you lately! OH!! Do you students use the scrabble game? Have you taught them how to play? I hope Karina kicks your butt playing - of course if you are playing with her Spanish words DO count! |
| 30th April 2009 HatCat | God knows! - From: Waiting for the rain Clint, I guess I see now that I wouldn't have had the patience to babysit students. Mercifully, He sent me to Switzerland to learn something I hope I am able to teach in a third world context somewhere. But you've been an inspiration. Check out my TravelBlog at "HatCat" under bloggers, if this link doesn't work: http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/HatCat/ ~eric. |
| 30th April 2009 Tio Tom | Two more months! - From: Waiting for the rain Two more months and I'll be sampling the Honduran rainy season myself! (I'm sure I'll get my fair share of stares as well with my gringo red hair!) Tio |
| 22nd April 2009 mom | ugly!!!!! - From: Punta Raton Them's some UGLY lookin fish Clint, but I bet they were tasty - esp. if they were fresh caught (which I'm assuming they were)....and yeah.....the mango-machete-man......he is my new hero! Hope he had a holster for that thing; esp. if he plans on taking it to the mall. Fun blog - as always - Clint. |
| 21st April 2009 Clint Holmes | Mango - From: Punta Raton Those were green mango... The machete is a popular all purpose tool here in Honduras, you can even take your machete to the mall. |
| 21st April 2009 Eric Chaffee | Punta Raton, a review - From: Punta Raton Well, I don't think you will get your own show on Food Network, or Travel Channel, but it was fun. (I especially liked the contribution by your sous chef, peeling potatoes with a machete!) ~eric. |
| 2nd April 2009 EyesDontFailMeNow | Santa - From: Countdown to "Semana Santa" haha!! hey clint well when you capture him ask him why he's skipped my house for like 15 yrs??!! lol jk..hey you 2 have a great time! keep up the good blogs for us "random" readers!!! |
| 1st April 2009 Clint Holmes | Ben and Eric - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles Both Ben and Eric bring up an interesting point. I suppose if we had some Frank's hot sauce and a heavy supply of Ken's blue cheese I would mow down on those chicken knuckles like it were the playoffs. |
| 1st April 2009 Clint Holmes | Spainin to do - From: Countdown to "Semana Santa" Yeah Spain has been known to take Santa week in a whole different direction. There are a few Catholics who practice those things down here, but it's mostly viewed as a slight against Santa. Once I capture him I plan on setting up a 24 hour web cam, where bidders can log on and place their bids in real time. :) |
| 1st April 2009 Eric Chaffee | Holy week? - From: Countdown to "Semana Santa" Santa for Easter? I lived in Spain for two years while in the USNavy. Over there, Semana Santa means "Holy Week." And it's gruesome. Parades of mourners carry statues that are atop hugely heavy floats, borne through the streets by invisible members of brotherhoods (cofradias) concealed under the float's skirts -- really hot and stinky underneath, no doubt. And some folks even carry big heavy crosses through the streets — made more dramatic by a few who will do so on their bloodied knees! No, this ain't Santa at the beach. It's holy week. No pain, no gain. Can you feel the suffering of Jesus? (I'm relieved he's no longer on that cross. We have a RISEN savior.) But hey, do say ¡hola! to Santa, if you see him. And enjoy the beach time. ~eric. |
| 1st April 2009 mom | l00 degrees???!!!!!!!!! YIKES - From: Countdown to "Semana Santa" I know you only said it FEELS like l00, but that makes me wonder what it will FEEL like in July to us gringos from way up north - where even a sunny 75 degree day with no wind can make us wilt. Make sure you take your camera to the beach.....I want a picture of Santa in his lounge chair! |
| 27th March 2009 Ben | MMMmm - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles Can you coat them in Tabasco sauce and dip them in Blue Cheese dressing? served along a chopped celery rib. Sounds really delicious for a foot ball night party. Mmmmm. |
| 27th March 2009 Eric Chaffee | A New Buffalo Sensation - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles Just imagine: Buffalo Knuckles. The next big thing at home! |
| 27th March 2009 Clint Holmes | Knuckles - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles Oh yeah - those are the real deal... and NO they will not be served at the wedding... but someone might be selling them outside in the street... you never know... |
| 26th March 2009 mom | oh good......a food blog!!! - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles I have to ask.......are those REALLY chicken feet (or knuckles)!!?? It just doesn't seem like something you should eat, if you ask me. |
| 26th March 2009 Tio Tom | ¡Mmmmmm! - From: Deep Fried Chicken Knuckles Can't wait to try 'em! Will they be featured in the wedding reception buffet? Tio |
| 11th March 2009 Clint Holmes | Plastic Wrap - From: Field Trip Recap Unfortunately I never did get to try that one out. |
| 11th March 2009 mom | plastic wrap - a multitude of uses? - From: Field Trip Recap ok Clint, I just have to know (and forgot to ask) did you need to use Patti's plastic wrap tip? |
| 10th March 2009 mom | great glasses Dennis! - From: Field Trip Recap Your trip sounds like it was a success. The architecture is really beautiful - too bad the exhibits were a bit "ho-hum". I hope you took more photos to post on your flicker page. I'd like to see that David Bowie statue! And - tell Dennis I think he looks fabulous in his new designer glasses too -- very cool!! |
| 10th March 2009 Eric Chaffee | The ring of truth - From: Field Trip Recap Wedding rings are merely a token of encircling love. Therefore they are secondary to the love. My wife and I flip flopped about rings, and got married usning a ring which she no longer wears (and me without one at all). About ten years later we had a guy in E.Aurora cast a pair of rings which I had sketched. He carved them in wax, and then cast them using the lost wax process. Really cool. Only problem: I broke my finger, and Mary gained a few pounds, so they no longer fit. But the love continues to fit us really nicely, thirty+ years on. That's the only ring that counts. ~eric. |
| 8th March 2009 Patti | A veteran - From: Gettin ready I will send you some tips via email since your "kids" read these blogs. I'll just hint by saying plastic wrap...... |
| 7th March 2009 Craig | Adios - From: Adentro de Hotel Posada del Angel I like the sound of this game, maybe I'll try on our next road trip. |
| 7th March 2009 mom | I'm impressed - From: Adentro de Hotel Posada del Angel So far, it sounds like things are reasonably under control. Why don't you give your students another travel-blog assignment? That would be fun to read! Can't wait to see the photos you've taken. |
| 6th March 2009 mom | volunteer?? chaperone........ - From: Gettin ready How many students will go on the field trip; and I forgot to ask - did you actually volunteer for this job? I would think they would want at least another teacher - like possibly a female - for the girls. It's hard to imagine how you are going to "police" everyone all night long by yourself. I guess you won't get any sleep. I've done some over-nights with jr./sr. high school kids.....but never was I the only adult in charge all night.......YIKES!!!!!!!!! (I, at least, hope you get paid for the extra hours). The follow-up travel blog should be a good one!! |
| 6th March 2009 Clint Holmes | Chaperoner - From: Gettin ready Yeah - It should be interesting. I won't give any of my secret weapons away, because some of my students read these blogs, but I have a few things in mind. Sometimes teachers scheme just as much as the students. |
| 6th March 2009 Eric Chaffee | The Chaperone - From: Gettin ready Who am I? "Character" is defined by what I do when I think nobody is looking. "Personality" (from 'persona' meaning "mask" -- as in theatrical mask) is the counterfeit of character. I am what I seek. Have my desires committed identity theft by running off with my character? Will a mask cover the crime? ¿Que va? ¡El Señor is The Chaperone! (And He never blinks.) ~eric. |
| 3rd March 2009 mom | you two will get it right....keep trying - From: Tortillas de harina This reminds me of my first effort at making good pies. My grandmother was the "queen" of pie-making, and I wanted to impress my Grandpa with a delicious pie. It was Thanksgiving, and I had managed to bake 2 lovely (looking) pies to contribute to the family feast. Grandma had passed away a few years earlier.....and - well - someone had to tackle the job!(how difficult could it be to knock out a couple of pies??) My Grandpa was served his piece and really tried his very best to look like he was enjoying the experience, but my crust was not light and flakey (like Grandma's)......it was more like concrete! It finally did my Grandpa in.......we all had a good laugh (and no dessert). |
| 3rd March 2009 mom | for eric...... - From: Tortillas de harina I could be wrong, BUT I believe there are corn tortillas as well as flour tortillas (at least in my grocery store). |
| 2nd March 2009 Tio Tom | Just like I said before . . . - From: Tortillas de harina Any time you've blogged about food you've gotten more comments than any other topic. Anyways - what are you feeding her in that last picture? It looks like a grub. Tom |
| 2nd March 2009 Patti | Love and Laughter - From: Tortillas de harina From the photos, it looks like you two have the MAIN ingredient needed to enjoy anything... |
| 2nd March 2009 Julie | I love these photos! - From: Tortillas de harina The one where she's just about to throw the dough at you is my favorite, of course. |
| 2nd March 2009 eric Chaffee | Tortillas - From: Tortillas de harina PS: -- Aren't tortillas were made with corn flour? (That would be much less elastic, as corn has less gluten.) Maybe you need to ask the vendor ladies what they use. |
| 2nd March 2009 Matthew Roberts | nice - From: Tortillas de harina Looks likes you two had some real fun hombre!! |
| 2nd March 2009 Eric Chaffee | Mastery - From: Tortillas de harina In "Outliers" Malcolm Gladwell reports that it takes 10,000 hours to master a discipline. While this may be broader than merely making tortillas (probably including cooking, in general) tell Karina not to despair. Nobody is born as a tortilla master. Like most things, it takes plenty of practice. ~eric. |
| 2nd March 2009 Tio Tom | Was it cold? - From: Tortillas de harina Karina is wearing a sweater - was it cold? Anyways - never wear black when making things out of flour. |
| 2nd March 2009 Tio Tom | Barb could show you how . . . - From: Tortillas de harina Barb makes 'em all the time. We can't wait for a tortillafest con ustedes! |
| 28th February 2009 Patti | Wonderful Adventure - From: Enjoying It Clint - I love your adventurous spirit! That was something I enjoyed most about going to NOLA (which I am STILL convinced IS another country) - learning about that diverse culture, food. God gave us such a diverse world to love and explore. I love to hear your adventures - you are quite the writer. I'm still hoping to make it to the wedding. BTW...how's the scrabble games going with the students? Can they play it? |
| 18th February 2009 Clint Holmes | Los hermanos Jonas - From: Enjoying It Yeah, the Jonas bros have some decent lyrics. They are all about girls, but there seems to be some Christian undertones. It could just be me searching for some deeper meaning, but I like to think they write their own stuff. I haven't heard their music yet, and I'll probably keep it that way. |
| 17th February 2009 Craig | Que Bueno - From: Enjoying It Sounds like you're doing great Clint, keep up the good work and the blog. I like your attitude on the Jonas brothers "poetry." It's not that I'm much of a Jonas Brothers fan, it's just that I think it's good to keep an open mind. |
| 17th February 2009 Matt Roberts | AWWWW... - From: Enjoying It Clint have fun with whole getting married thing. I miss ya buddy. Make sure to tell your faience all about me. |
| 29th January 2009 Clint Holmes | Horse shoes and hand grenades - From: Guns In School Well I can't speak for other schools in Honduras, but the kids at El Alba definitely DO NOT know how to handle the guns. |
| 29th January 2009 Eric Chaffee | Flack jackets for Rambo - From: Guns In School Clint, I'm freaked that kids can bring handguns to school!!! My cousin, who was a Marine, won't have one in his house. He says they are dangerous beyond description. Neither will I have one, although I do keep a few long guns at home. These stubby weapons are not toys. Adults can't even handle them safely with consistency. I would have skipped school for this event. Is this scary practice common at other schools in Honduras? ~eric. |
| 29th January 2009 mom | lights???? - From: Guns In School what about lights.......did you finally also get lights in your bathroom and kitchen? |
| 29th January 2009 Clint Holmes | Photos - From: Guns In School I will be adding links to the Flickr page later tonight or tomorrow. I took about 200 photos of "Dia Tipico" |
| 27th January 2009 Tio Tom | Many similarities . . . - From: Top Twenty Many similarities with American students. Do they have homework-eating dogs there too? |
| 27th January 2009 Julie | In defense of the kids - From: Top Twenty First of all, "Mister" is still being used to address men. Open any dictionary and check the second common definition http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mister). Granted, it's a bit archaic, and reads a bit low-class, they do seem to use it correctly as a pronoun. At least they're not calling him "Dipwad". My mother has the same deal with her chinese students in Brooklyn. They call her "Missy Chen" and "Missy" for short. The Chinese have a hard time with words that end with consonants, so they tend to slap on a -y or -ie at the end of them. So they're really trying to address her as "Miss." Although they should be addressing her as "Teacher," at least it's not "Old Hag," so "Missy" doesn't seem so bad. There are plenty of "Americans" that walk around thinking that they speak impeccable English, because they're second generation American, or their ancestors came in on the Mayflower, but they butcher the language just as bad as some immigrants. In the end, isn't that the beauty of the American English language? It's a melting pot that is continually evolving. If anyone has ever studied the language, you'd see how much of it is made up of bastardized words from other languages centuries ago. Words and phrases get chopped up, mixed up, and assimilated every decade. So my message is two-fold: The English language is difficult, so give foreigners credit for trying, and before criticizing people for their use of grammar make sure you know the language enough to back yourself up. |
| 27th January 2009 Clint Holmes | Hay Meester - From: Top Twenty I would tell them, Eric... but at this point "Meester" has become my name. After Charles Schultz named Charlie Brown's gang "The Peanuts" he hated the name, but He couldn't change it because once something is named... well that's that. Although they use "Meester" in the most crazy way I have ever heard, I can't bring myself to change them. I did point the mistake out one day. They gave me some really confused looks and started calling me "Teecher." ;) |
| 26th January 2009 Eric Chaffee | UnLearning Wetback English - From: Top Twenty Clint, somebody (hey, Teach!) should tell your students that "Meester" is not the equivalent of Señor. Mr is only used in conjunction with a particular individual, such as "Mr Guiterrez" or "Mr Smith." No gringo ever says, "excuse me, Mr." What they might say instead would be "excuse me, Sir" (that is, if they aren't saying "hey, you" or "Uh, Bubba. . . .") But I really like your post. It's got mucho sabor. ~eric. |
| 21st January 2009 Clint Holmes | Tuesday - From: Monday Mom, I'll e-mail the photo. Tom, I'll discuss the Uncles in the next blog. Eric, awesome comment, I'm going to finish reading it after dinner... Mmmm... baleadas. |
| 20th January 2009 Tio Tom | Yeah right . . . - From: Monday So, how was your visit with Karina's UNCLE? You didn't say much about him. ¶ On a more serious note: I really like the way your writing style is developing. I'm being serious. But, I got lost; what does the bumble bee represent in your garden metaphor? ¶ Tio |
| 20th January 2009 mom | skipping??? - From: Monday you really should try it sometime.....although, on second thought, maybe not. I don't think it would look good on you. Hey - I really really love the photo of you and Karina at the top of your blog. How can I get a copy of that? |
| 20th January 2009 Eric Chaffee | Imitating the Teacher - From: Monday Hi Clint, 'Sowing what you reap' is St Paul's version of Christian karma -- what goes around comes around. A careful look at what Jesus taught on this deep, deep subject is worthwhile. I don't want to bore you or your readers with a sermon, but then, when was Jesus ever boring? So I'll post his own words here from his parable of the 'tares and the wheat' from Matthew 13 -- actually, I'll go better by posting the entire chapter, as it also contains the parable of the seeds planted in various places, and a few other short parables, too. (I've posted from The Message translation, but I've also provided a link so readers can see it rendered in any version they might prefer, including several Spanish translations, by simply going to the chapter. Gateway has over 100 versions online.) Source: http://www.biblegateway.com/ HERE's JESUS (as reported by Matthew) --- Matthew 13 A Harvest Story 1-3 At about that same time Jesus left the house and sat on the beach. In no time at all a crowd gathered along the shoreline, forcing him to get into a boat. Using the boat as a pulpit, he addressed his congregation, telling stories. 3-8"What do you make of this? A farmer planted seed. As he scattered the seed, some of it fell on the road, and birds ate it. Some fell in the gravel; it sprouted quickly but didn't put down roots, so when the sun came up it withered just as quickly. Some fell in the weeds; as it came up, it was strangled by the weeds. Some fell on good earth, and produced a harvest beyond his wildest dreams. 9"Are you listening to this? Really listening?" Why Tell Stories? 10The disciples came up and asked, "Why do you tell stories?" 11-15He replied, "You've been given insight into God's kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn't been given to them. Whenever someone has a ready heart for this, the insights and understandings flow freely. But if there is no readiness, any trace of receptivity soon disappears. That's why I tell stories: to create readiness, to nudge the people toward receptive insight. In their present state they can stare till doomsday and not see it, listen till they're blue in the face and not get it. I don't want Isaiah's forecast repeated all over again: Your ears are open but you don't hear a thing. Your eyes are awake but you don't see a thing. The people are blockheads! They stick their fingers in their ears so they won't have to listen; They screw their eyes shut so they won't have to look, so they won't have to deal with me face-to-face and let me heal them. 16-17"But you have God-blessed eyes—eyes that see! And God-blessed ears—ears that hear! A lot of people, prophets and humble believers among them, would have given anything to see what you are seeing, to hear what you are hearing, but never had the chance. The Meaning of the Harvest Story 18-19"Study this story of the farmer planting seed. When anyone hears news of the kingdom and doesn't take it in, it just remains on the surface, and so the Evil One comes along and plucks it right out of that person's heart. This is the seed the farmer scatters on the road. 20-21"The seed cast in the gravel—this is the person who hears and instantly responds with enthusiasm. But there is no soil of character, and so when the emotions wear off and some difficulty arrives, there is nothing to show for it. 22"The seed cast in the weeds is the person who hears the kingdom news, but weeds of worry and illusions about getting more and wanting everything under the sun strangle what was heard, and nothing comes of it. 23"The seed cast on good earth is the person who hears and takes in the News, and then produces a harvest beyond his wildest dreams." 24-26He told another story. "God's kingdom is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. That night, while his hired men were asleep, his enemy sowed thistles all through the wheat and slipped away before dawn. When the first green shoots appeared and the grain began to form, the thistles showed up, too. 27"The farmhands came to the farmer and said, 'Master, that was clean seed you planted, wasn't it? Where did these thistles come from?' 28"He answered, 'Some enemy did this.' "The farmhands asked, 'Should we weed out the thistles?' 29-30"He said, 'No, if you weed the thistles, you'll pull up the wheat, too. Let them grow together until harvest time. Then I'll instruct the harvesters to pull up the thistles and tie them in bundles for the fire, then gather the wheat and put it in the barn.'" 31-32Another story. "God's kingdom is like a pine nut that a farmer plants. It is quite small as seeds go, but in the course of years it grows into a huge pine tree, and eagles build nests in it." 33Another story. "God's kingdom is like yeast that a woman works into the dough for dozens of loaves of barley bread—and waits while the dough rises." 34-35All Jesus did that day was tell stories—a long storytelling afternoon. His storytelling fulfilled the prophecy: I will open my mouth and tell stories; I will bring out into the open things hidden since the world's first day. The Curtain of History 36Jesus dismissed the congregation and went into the house. His disciples came in and said, "Explain to us that story of the thistles in the field." 37-39So he explained. "The farmer who sows the pure seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, the pure seeds are subjects of the kingdom, the thistles are subjects of the Devil, and the enemy who sows them is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age, the curtain of history. The harvest hands are angels. 40-43"The picture of thistles pulled up and burned is a scene from the final act. The Son of Man will send his angels, weed out the thistles from his kingdom, pitch them in the trash, and be done with them. They are going to complain to high heaven, but nobody is going to listen. At the same time, ripe, holy lives will mature and adorn the kingdom of their Father. "Are you listening to this? Really listening? 44"God's kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic—what a find!—and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field. 45-46"Or, God's kingdom is like a jewel merchant on the hunt for excellent pearls. Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it. 47-50"Or, God's kingdom is like a fishnet cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish. When it is full, it is hauled onto the beach. The good fish are picked out and put in a tub; those unfit to eat are thrown away. That's how it will be when the curtain comes down on history. The angels will come and cull the bad fish and throw them in the garbage. There will be a lot of desperate complaining, but it won't do any good." 51Jesus asked, "Are you starting to get a handle on all this?" They answered, "Yes." 52He said, "Then you see how every student well-trained in God's kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put his hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it." 53-57When Jesus finished telling these stories, he left there, returned to his hometown, and gave a lecture in the meetinghouse. He made a real hit, impressing everyone. "We had no idea he was this good!" they said. "How did he get so wise, get such ability?" But in the next breath they were cutting him down: "We've known him since he was a kid; he's the carpenter's son. We know his mother, Mary. We know his brothers James and Joseph, Simon and Judas. All his sisters live here. Who does he think he is?" They got their noses all out of joint. 58But Jesus said, "A prophet is taken for granted in his hometown and his family." He didn't do many miracles there because of their hostile indifference. Teaching maturity requires the patience of God! (The student's tuition is high, and the teacher's wages are paltry; and it will cost you your life. But there is no better Employer on the planet or in the cosmos.) God bless you and your students. "God with us!" (and in us). I would have enjoyed teaching with you this semester. ~eric. |
| 28th December 2008 chaft | What a fabulous assignment! - From: Youth of Honduras Mr. Holmes - combining kids views of the world and themselves and their ideals with an internet blog in a foreign language. You get my vote for teacher of the year.I have recently begun working in a mentoring program and I will suggest this to the students. Team Tranquilo - if everyone in the world thought the way you do - this would surely be a more humane and peaceful loving place. I am American and am counting down the days until Bush goes back to Texas. I am so excited about Barak Obama - seems like I have been waiting for him my entire life. I must, however, let you all know that tom's comments about the "evil jews" is incredibly offensive. The reason this world is in so much upheaval is this religious division. Peoples beliefs, whether Judiasm, Islamism, Christianity, or any other of the world's religions - should NEVER be an excuse to hate. People are people, some good, some bad and it is our duty as human beings to call out the bigots and haters. |
| 23rd December 2008 mom | love it!! - From: Pinata Clint Dad and I think the pinata you made for Karina is great! It looks like she liked it too. When does she get to whack it? and what's it filled with? |
| 23rd December 2008 Matt Roberts | - From: Pinata Clint Good to see you're still a goofy bastard Clint. Miss you a lot buddy. Have and enjoy you're life in Honduras. Buena suerte con todo mi amigo, y hola a tu novia (esposa?)!! ciao, Matt p.s. check out my blog Clint. babycowmeat.blogspot.com |
| 22nd December 2008 Eric Chaffee | Mini U - From: Pinata Clint Hey, Clint, what's the deal with those big orange slugs crawlin' on both of your jersey's? YUK! And now your friends and neighbors get to knock the snot of your protege, imagining that it's you. Ouch! But isn't that what hockey's all about? ~eric. |
| 22nd December 2008 Tio Tom | Is there candy inside? - From: Pinata Clint So when are you going to bust it up with sticks? |
| 20th December 2008 Patti | Pinata Clint - From: Vacation Take vacation photos of Pinata Clint...! Since he might eventually get "whacked" let him do his "Bucket List" - things to do before he kicks the bucket! Can't wait to see him! |
| 17th December 2008 Miss Miller | I quote you Clint- - From: Still alive... I quote you Clint- unique and brave teacher of life; "Random things happen everyday making the unusual quite ordinary." Your gift is recognizing the moment and sharing the beauty with the rest of us. Thank you for your witty moments of reflection! Much love to you and your beautiful bride to be. Hugs to your students. |
| 16th December 2008 Tio Tom | ¡Jajajaja! - From: Still alive... "a defenseless rabbit clutching his donut" this made me laugh! And, is Alejandro's tie an example of his sense of humor, or are those things all the rage in Honduras? I just want to know if I need to get one of these . . . |
| 27th November 2008 Vicky | Tofurkey - From: Paraiso was a drag Do people not realize there is enough estrogen in a tofurkey (tofu is loaded with it from the soy), for a man to grow his own breasts? |
| 27th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Ball and chain - From: Paraiso was a drag She has a sense of humor about those things... sometimes |
| 27th November 2008 Zeeke | Comment - From: Paraiso was a drag I picked at your blog and looks nice. Wish you happy thanks giving. Gobble Gobble!! |
| 27th November 2008 mom | wow! - From: Paraiso was a drag I completely agree with Tio Tom about the old ball & chain comment.......or could it be that in Honduras this is considered a compliment? And I really like that red Datsun too - I would even consider trading my truck for it. Who won the race? You never said. |
| 27th November 2008 Tio Tom | Ahem . . . - From: Paraiso was a drag You might want to consider changing the caption under "Esposa." Just lookin' out for ya buddy . . . Tio |
| 24th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Nohelia - From: Youth of Honduras Your welcome, Nohelia. I am still working on the new website. Soon we will be able to start some new projects. |
| 24th November 2008 NOHELIA ALEJANDRA | HEY MISTER!!!!!!!!! - From: Youth of Honduras THANKS FOR MAKING AOUR COMMENTS PUBLIC I HOPE YOU CONTINUE BEING OUR EACHER |
| 24th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Go Roxanna - From: Youth of Honduras Excellent response, Roxanna. Bonus points! |
| 23rd November 2008 JSTEELY | CAN'T WAIT TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL - From: El Alba Clint, I love the pics of the school. That really gives those of us who want to visit a visual of the place we would visit and stay. E-mail me soon so we can make arrangements in Feb. 09!! :) Janet |
| 21st November 2008 Roxana | My answer to the question: WHAT ARE UR GOALS? - From: Youth of Honduras well, i have many goals in life. I have a goal for my family, my studies and for every part of my entire life. Briefly i can tell you.. that my goal in life is: be happy and enjoy every day. Also everything isn´t happiness because if you want to be happy you pass through a sacrifice. But I´m mentalized that every mistake i commit i will take it as pure knowledge. Life is full of mistakes.. but we got to learn about them. maybe what you think is a mistake, for me isn´t. Greetings.. Roxana |
| 20th November 2008 Gabby Garay | Wonderful Job to all the students!! - From: Youth of Honduras I just want to begin this memo by saying that I am from Honduras myself; I attended El Alba from Kindergarten to third grade. I am now 27 years old, so that being said it tells you how long that was. I am now living in Houston, Texas and have been in the US for 15 years total; prior to Texas I lived in New York. At any rate, I have been reading this blog for a couple of years now and this is the first time that I see a teacher ( Mr. Holmes) be so involved with the students and wanting to let them reach out and explore their creative minds. Just for the record, GREAT JOB mister....hahaha. (I had to say that.) Ok, on a serious note, I have to comment on Ruth and Ana, Team Awesome. I enjoyed your writing piece. I have to agree with you two ladies, that lack of respect is what is wrong with Honduras, but not just there, it is everywhere. As I mature, I see how the lack of respect affects every aspect of your everyday life. I agree with you when you say that respect has to be thought in your household. I remember when growing up, if you saw an elderly person or relative of yours automatically one had to say: BENDICION (blessings) and they felt sense of respect. I don’t know if that is practiced still, but in my family we still do, the younger generation, not as much. I guess they feel awkward saying it because it gives them the idea of being old fashioned. Anyways, the above comment is just the gist of how I grew up back then and agreeing with both Ruth and Ana. The family values and moralities is what determine what type of respect one will carry on in this journey called life. I will keep reading and writing to my fellow Catrachos and keep up the great job to all who share their thoughts. |
| 20th November 2008 Ben | comment - From: Youth of Honduras I think is great middle school students have the chance to express this way. And I say that because: 1) I totally relate to the way most of you think at the moment, I mean thinking back when I was your age, and 2) Because like you I am latino from El Salvador and I know Honduras has similar history with the one from my country. I would just want to encourage you to stay in the school and also wish you all good luck. |
| 20th November 2008 Eric Chaffee | Your Essays - From: Youth of Honduras Queridos Catrachos, estudiantes del maestro Holmes: Greetings to all! You have written some excellent essays. And you have a superb teacher. (I especially admire his enthusiasm for teaching.) NOTE: I'm told there are no paragraphs in this comments-section; so I will attempt to use an indent along with a paragraph mark, like this ¶. Here goes: ¶ I want to help you with your efforts to write essays in English, so I must begin by correcting your teacher's introduction! (We all need to help each other in order to improve.) If we allow the same mistakes to be repeated, or if we continue to make them unknowingly, we will make no progress. Correction is essential. My friend Clint ALWAYS makes this mistake, corrected below, in his blogs, so I must correct him as a friend. -- But why have I waited until now? I've been meaning to do this for weeks! -- It must be, that I've waited so you could enjoy the spectacle of watching your teacher be corrected, for your own instruction and profit. Notice the humility with which he receives correction. (You see, I am confident he will not conceal his need for improvement, as I know that he teaches by example.) Of course, I need correction in order to continue improving, too. ¶ Note: my thoroughly corrected replies to your essays have been forwarded to your teacher for use in class. He has made hardcopies for you. ¶ Clint's essay misused the words your/you're; and to/too. My comments: [So, what's the difference between your and you're? Your is possessive, por exemplo, coche de Usted=your car, also, su coche. You're is a contraction for you are, as in: Usted esta, o Ustedes son. It's like a collision of two words, which always happens in speech, no problem, but looks bad on the page, and provides a mistaken meaning, if not correctly spelled. Mistake #2: to is either transitive, or used to form the infinitive; too is a matter of degree: por exemplo -- demasiado=too much]. Hey, Clint, I really admire your energy and your creativity for teaching. I think it's especially clever to invite the public to correct your students' papers! You're like Tom Sawyer, who said: "What will you give me, if I let you paint my fence?" Well, my Spanish needs loads of help, so please don't hesitate. ¶ Team Playa (Hassiel & Cynthia) comments: You guys have cheated! Much of your material was lifted, word-for-word from Wikipedia. In a college in EEUU (U.S. for the gringos reading this blog), you would have been expelled for this act, without refund of tuition. Game over. I will simply encourage you to do your own work. If you really want to master writing in English, you must practice with desire and discipline. When we cheat, we fool ourselves into thinking we are smarter than we really are. There is a commandment which says 'Thou shalt not commit adultery.' In ancient Hebrew, it literally says 'You must not cheat.' (Especially consider that, if you won't cheat on God, therefore you won't be tempted to cheat on your spouse.) Remember, God is all seeing. That's how I caught you cheating. He told me to look. ¶ Roxanna. "Can Everybody have a successful life?" Good effort, Roxanna. I like your outlook, namely: ¡Be Yourself! -- By the way, I know gringos don't generally use upside down punctuation. But I like it. It is one of the brilliant devices of Spanish which should be adopted into English, now that we have keyboards with this ability. The reason? It tells the reader immediately of the nature of the coming sentence, whether a question or an exclamation. This is especially useful on longer sentences. ¶ Andrea: "One of the most Noble Sacrifice." [SacrificeS must be plural, as you are comparing one to MANY; the noun therefore must agree with the many, which is plural] >> [Your quote is not translated for the English reader: "Let's fight today, and the future will belong to us." >> spelling: renound>renowned >> While I admire the observation that we all need to struggle together and within ourselves individually, I want to ask you to think about the nature of collective effort. Yes, man is a social creature like the ants and bees; but trusting leaders is sometimes a huge disappointment. Are you aware that honeybees, when winter arrives, put out all the males to freeze to death? The "common goal" of the hive is to preserve community for the future, by minimizing food consumption, even when they have more than enough to get through winter. This may be wise. But if you happen to be a male bee, you might not like socialism when winter arrives, and the Queen says "all the males must die." You see, male honeybees are raised as needed in the spring, to fertilize the eggs of the queen bee. So, is the queen bee an "honorable, patriotic leader," Andrea? What if you were a male under this system? Would you like this plan? Socialism, like any system, has its many costs. Do you recognize them?]. ¶ Ruth & Ana (Team Awesome): "What is the biggest problem in Honduras today?" [Dear Team Awesome: maybe you need to be renamed Team Gruesome? I'm sure you're only joking about killing people wo won't respect others. But violence is never a solution. Life is a gift from God. Are we qualified to take it away? OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!]. ¶ Gloria: "Skateboarders in Honduras" [Hi, Gloria. Complexion can't be skinny, any more than sound can be green. Perhaps you mean the guys' profile or their form. Complexion is the clarity of the face, or skin.. Skin is piel; skinny is flaco. Also, I want to ask you: since "handsome" is a quality of interest for purposes of parenting -- is skill with a skateboard also a good quality to choose when looking for a mate? If so, why?]. ¶ Michael & Luis (Team Panda Love) "Save the Pandas" I love nature, too, guys. I think you would really enjoy reading a book titled Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. This book won a huge monetary prize. It's a novel about being mentored by a talking gorilla. As silly as this sounds, it is an awesome book. Although I rarely read fiction, I've given away several copies to friends. The author rewrote this book seven times before it was published and recognized as a best seller! That's persistence! ¶ Team PamRam. (an untitled essay about nationalism, which I've titled ¡Proudly Hondos!) [Pam, Ram, Nationalism can be dangerous and costly, but it is also valuable for the esteem of the group. A group that can rise in FIFA as your national team has, could do many great things at home, if you will use many of those same skills in your community. Bravo.]. ¶ Jorge & Julio (Team Gallo) "Cooperation" [Do countries think? Yes, there is a collective intelligence, but "group think" (not a wise thing, in English -- look up the word lemmings, and notice stories about that creature) -- group think is often very mistaken, which is the point you've made. Regarding your English, I want to encourage you guys to simplify your sentence structure. It's like you are building a house, but using too many boards. Economize. Using too many words makes your essay weaker. Think carefully (as you have) but write skinny. A builder who uses too many boards makes less money on the building project. A writer who uses too many words can get lost in his sentences. Read Ernest Hemmingway for a good look at tight writing using few words very effectively.] ¶ Team Tranquilo (Christian & Ricardo, untitled essay about peace) [So, where do you guys get your peace? Here's where I get mine: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." -St John 14:27] ¶ AMIGOS, I've enjoyed reading your papers, and peeking inside your "thinker" [cabeza]. You're getting a good education. Make the most of it. Soon you will be too busy working to keep your lives organized. You may then wish you had time to study and learn, like the good old days of the past, in school. ~eric. |
| 20th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Feedback - From: Youth of Honduras Feedback on grammar will not be necessary. We will be discussing grammar this week and we will be making the appropriate corrections. Any feedback on how the message effects you would be great. Also, please provide any questions so we can dig deeper into our class discussions and continue this writing exercise. |
| 20th November 2008 Tio Tom | Digame . . . - From: Youth of Honduras Just what kind of feedback are you looking for? Exhaustive grammar and spelling? *Gasp* Or did you mean for us to comment on the messages themselves? *** For starters, I'd like to commend Roxanna on her insightfulness. I particularly liked when she said, "We follow others goals and we [prevent] ourselves from learning and achieving the goals that God has assigned for us." I believe this - God gave us all a unique purpose. I speak from my heart on this. Honduras does indeed mean "Deep!" By the way, Roxanna, what goals do you think God has assigned to you? *** And TEAM AWESOME, I agree with you as well that respect is very important. If people could simply respect others - even those that they can't stand - human relations would be greatly improved. But do you really think that the death penalty is the appropriate consequence for disrespect? If you want to know the truth, you weren't far off when you suggested rebirth ;-) The answer is in the heart of each person verdad? *** I'll write some more later. In the mean time, thank you all for sharing your thoughts. Well done everyone! ***Tio |
| 19th November 2008 Damian | Right On! - From: Youth of Honduras Successful refers to: • Know your goal in life • Grow and develop your talents • Make things that benefit others. Right on! |
| 18th November 2008 Tio Tom | Have you ever noticed? - From: Happy Birthday, Febe Shih Tzus NEVER look happy. Ever noticed that? |
| 18th November 2008 Chandra | - From: Happy Birthday, Febe hi Clint.. I finally got back online and I love reading your blogs! I love the huge Sabres poster (i think thats what it is) in your apartment..Congrats on the engagement, I am very happy for you!! Love you, Channie |
| 18th November 2008 Damian | - From: Happy Birthday, Febe surgery delights!!!!! mmm |
| 18th November 2008 Ben | typing - From: Happy Birthday, Febe Hopefully this help with your typing in Español. for ñ press alt and type 164, for ¿ press alt and type 168, for Ñ press alt and type 165. have fun adios. |
| 18th November 2008 mom | birthday girl photos - From: Happy Birthday, Febe Looks like Phe Be had a fun birthday.......she is cute - even cuter than the bunnies! The pictures were excellent...... and I think Karina's ring is beautiful. Thanks for another really good blog to bring us all up to date Clint! |
| 17th November 2008 Clint Holmes | anonymous - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts No problem :) |
| 14th November 2008 anonymous | fantastic - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Clint thank you SO much for keeping us all posted on the critically important ventures you are accomplishing in Honduras. Not only are we entertained but we continue to learn new things with every post! Thanks again. |
| 12th November 2008 Tio Tom | Hmmm . . . - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts They seem particularly fond of the sugary crust. Could that too be a metaphor for life? |
| 12th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Vids - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Let it be known, I have added four videos of the rabbits. Enjoy and please share. |
| 12th November 2008 Patti | Chocolate Bunnies - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts I bet though they DON'T like chocolate donuts. Too frighting for them having chocolate anywhere on themselves! Do they also like carrot cake? |
| 12th November 2008 mom | munchy bunnies-cute-cute-cute - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Thanks for the proof that bunnies actually do like donuts! ( And - what's not to like about a donut?) Aren't you glad you took the photos so you could back up the claim? I see I wasn't the only one that doubted. I forwarded these last 2 blogs to Emma. Now I'll have to get donuts and take them to the barn to see if horses like them as well (like you said). |
| 12th November 2008 Coop | Yummy - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Those doughnuts look good, how did the rabbits taste? |
| 12th November 2008 Amy | Stomachache - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Ancient Maine saying: There is such a thing as too many doughnuts.... Tell me you eat more than just doughnuts? Doughnuts? |
| 12th November 2008 Mainiac | Hungry Hungry Rabbits - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Thems rabitts canz eats some dognuts!!!!! |
| 11th November 2008 Tio Tom | Oh . . . nevermind . . . - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts It's kinda curious that the sign is in english. |
| 11th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Videos - From: Proof: Rabbits love donuts Keep your eyes peeled for video footage. In case the photos were not proof enough. |
| 11th November 2008 mom | donut salad - From: This must be the place... What?!! No photos of pudgy little rabbits eating donuts on their lettuce?? --- something of this magnitude should be captured on film! Loved this blog Clint - very well written and funny - thanks for the laugh (and I'll be waiting for those photos in future blogs). |
| 11th November 2008 Tio Tom | NO! - From: This must be the place... I don't believe it! If it was true you would have had a picture of a bunny eating a donut. You cant take us in so easily Meester! |
| 11th November 2008 Julie | Great Photos - From: This must be the place... I dig the the tangles shot, bro. |
| 11th November 2008 Eric Chaffee | Dwat dat wabbit !! - From: This must be the place... Maybe General Motors needs to notice this market. ~eric. |
| 7th November 2008 Tio Tom | PC (and I'm not talking "Personal Computer) - From: Front Page It used to be (as recently as the early 70's) Politically Correct in the US to refer to African Americans as "negros." Even now, it still doesn't have anywhere near the level of taboo as the talisman "nigger." *** All that aside, I think Obama might turn out to be an OK president. I have a hunch he might shine in the foreign policy dept. I'm optimistically looking forward to seeing what happens. *** My $.02 Tio |
| 7th November 2008 Lindasita | spicey????? hot chocolate - From: Front Page That just seems so wrong! No one should ever put any spices in hot chocolate! (but let me know if it's any good should you have the chance to try it). Nice job Tio Tom! There's nothing better than a properly spelled whoa. And to the Maine-iacs: what - Maine isn't far enough away? Now you want to move to Honduras?!! |
| 6th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Volunteers - From: Front Page El Alba is a great place to volunteer. Our school very small and most the staff is Christian, Catholic of Jehovah's Witness. If you want more info on the school check out my blog "El Alba." |
| 6th November 2008 Janet | Loved your Article - From: Front Page I had the opportunity to go to Nicaragua two months ago and would love to visit Honduras as well. Do you have a recommendation for a school or orphanage to visit in hopes of us coming and bringing our 2 boys (13 and 15) who have never been to see a third world country.My husband is a Christian Artist and plays music and ministers through song. But I really have a heart to travel and visit countrys in need of volunteers. We just want to serve. Let me know maybe where you are is a good start! Janet |
| 6th November 2008 Julie | The world is waking up - From: Front Page No one in Honduras cared before because they assumed McCain would win, and it would be U.S. policies as usual. But adding a face that looks totally different from the others on the presidential portrait chart gets attention. If you haven't seen world news lately, other countries are widely impressed with our capacity to elect a minority leader, and the fact that we have a leader of such calibur as a minority in the first place. They are commending Americans for a "brave act." |
| 6th November 2008 Mainiac | Citizenship - From: Front Page Clint - Send me a Honduran citizenship form - make that 2........... |
| 6th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Holden - From: Hot Chocolate Most of the 10th graders love Catcher In The Rye. They understand it and they all think Holden is a hypocrite. Some of them like him and others don't. Ramon loves it. Andrea hates it. Hidemi doesn't even know what it is... so the opinions are very mixed. Yes, it is true that Mexico has spicy hot coco. The Mayans were the first to make hot chocolate and they made it with a jalapeno base. So the result is a spicy hot cup of coco. I haven't found it here in Honduras, but Josh and I are on the search. |
| 6th November 2008 Tio Tom | Whoa . . . (Spelled it right that time Lindasita) - From: Hot Chocolate Catcher in the Rye isn't exactly literature that I would expect to find beginners reading. How are they doing with it? What do they think about it? *** I've read that in Mexico, they have spicy hot chocolate. Do they do this in Honduras too? I've always been curious to try it. Tios |
| 4th November 2008 Clint Holmes | Jah - From: Hot Chocolate Sgood |
| 4th November 2008 Damian | Choclat - From: Hot Chocolate I lik choclat |
| 30th October 2008 Libby | wow! so cute :-) - From: Historia de Amor Clint, that is the cutest thing ever!! I am so glad I speak spanish! I have been reading your blog and it makes me miss honduras soo much. You are really lucky that everything worked out with Karina and she felt the same way about you! Congrats on getting married soon! I see its 216 days to be exact! ¡Felicidades! |
| 29th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Comments - From: Exams and football Tell me about it. I love to read all your comments, but the message board is starting to resemble my classes. The same five people keep posting; lets get some diversity here, readers. I'll even take requests for my next blog. |
| 29th October 2008 Tio Tom | Hmmm . . . - From: Exams and football Looks like football and exams don't inspire as many comments as donuts, concrete or love. Slainte! Tio |
| 28th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Julie - From: "Translation" de amor Yes Julie your right. This is a perfect example of how Hondurans can speak differently. In order for everyone to clearly understand what Karina was talking about I had to include the "Host Family" part. I tried to keep the translation as close as possible, however, there are a few details that might be a bit unclear. So I needed to clarify a couple details. Its easier to translate if you have someone telling you what it means rather than me typing out what Karina said. This way they can take some time to explain the significance of each word used. I would have loved to go into depth explaining everything, but it would have turned into a Spanish lesson real fast. Rest assured - I didn't embellish anything about me ;) |
| 28th October 2008 Julie | Translate destiny? - From: "Translation" de amor I admit I don't know much Spanish, but I tried to read Karina's words. When I read this line, I felt it had a lot of meaning: "entonces este el fin del nuestro recorrido al lugar de destino" I thought it meant, "This point was the aim in our path of destiny. But youv'e translated it as "At that point we were had arrived at their host family. " Am I just a sappy romantic, or am I right? I mean, I don't see the spanish words for "host" or "family". I'm going to ask a Venezuelan... |
| 28th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Tapeworms - From: "Translation" de amor Yeah the past tense for the word have also translates to tapeworm. When I was first learning Spanish I thought Karina had a tapeworm. I was shocked, but I believed it because she is so small. |
| 28th October 2008 Patti | World Lingo Translation - From: "Translation" de amor Thanks for the translation! World Lingo translated this phrase: Cuando conocí a clint fue algo sorprendente recuerdo que yo tenia clases un día lunes con mis estudiantes y fue sorpresa encontrar personas norte americanas y ellos estaban con los estudiantes pintando. ese día se me hizo tarde porque teníamos lluvia. Entonces entre a mí iglesia y entonces fue por primera vez que mire personas jóvenes de America Into this: When I knew clint was something surprising memory that tapeworm classes a day Monday with my students and was surprise to find North people American and they were with the students painting. that day became to me behind schedule because we had rain. Then between a me then church and was for the first time that it watches young people of America. rotflmao! |
| 28th October 2008 Clint Holmes | 100 and counting - From: El Alba Word! This entry just broke 100 views. Keep on keepin on. |
| 28th October 2008 Clint Holmes | El guapo mas guapo - From: "Translation" de amor Cheque, Eric. Karina's family is perfectly fine. I haven't heard anything of the family in San Pedro, but no news is good news. As far as Paraiso, everything is fine. The roads washed out a bit, bit the town is built on an incline so that the water all washes out to the valley. There wasn't any flooding in Paraiso or Danli. Comayagua flooded because it is a valley and we have one of the biggest rivers in Honduras just around the corner from my place. However, todos tranquillo aqui. I'm glad you were able to navigate through Karina's blog. There are definitely many phrases and idioms that Latinos use. They use words differently than we would in English and compose their thoughts differently as well, so translating with accuracy can be difficult. I want to tell you exactly what Karina said, but that wouldn't make sense to an English speaker, so I just gave you the general message. |
| 28th October 2008 Eric Chaffee | Enamorado - From: "Translation" de amor ¡Que duende! ~eric. |
| 28th October 2008 Tio Tom | The most beautiful man on the planet??? - From: "Translation" de amor I had translated most of Karina's post when your translation came through. Mine was definitely much rougher than yours, but I was pleased that I had (por lo menos) figured out most of it with a fair degree of accuracy for a rookie. Translating it also taught me a few more commonly used expressions in Spanish. *** I think Barb might be a little bit Latina too since she loves to talk about love as well. It's a great story! Muy hermoso! We're having fun remembering hearing you speak of her last Christmas (and later) (during the summer) . . . you know . . . the whole thing. (Can you tell that tia is watching me type?) *** But tell us, how are things, specifically for Karina's family? Were they far away from los inundaciones malos? *** los Tios |
| 27th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Inundation - From: Historia de Amor People lost homes and crops. People here in Comayagua lost homes as well as cars and other personal belongings. Parts of the road to Paraiso were ripped away and mudslides took out a few apartments. It was pretty wild looking, because the road is on the side of a steep mountain. Things will get better now that the rain has stopped. |
| 27th October 2008 Tio Tom | Darn! - From: Military Helicopters No edit button . . . |
| 27th October 2008 Tio Tom | Gracias. - From: Military Helicopters Gracias mi hermana. |
| 27th October 2008 Tio Tom | Oh and one more thing . . . - From: Historia de Amor Lindasita had better start learning a little Spanish! (Just kidding mi hermana!) Tom |
| 27th October 2008 Tio Tom | Too much fun! - From: Historia de Amor Thanks for posting Karina! (I'm slaving away with my dictionary and 501 Spanish Verbs book now.) *** Clint, I take it the flooding isn't so bad that you can't visit El Praiso - that's good. I've been reading some dire stories of big floods in Tegu and San Pedro Sula. From what I've read, lots of crops of coffee and banannas have been ruined and people are facing difficult times. How are things in Comayagua and El Paraiso? Was Karina's family affected by the flood? (Tell her we sent her an email. I don't know if she uses email anymore now that you are in Honduras.) *** Con mucho afecto, Tio |
| 27th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Razor wire - From: The road Hondurans just do things differently. Razor wire around houses is pretty standard as is handguns and automatic weapons. Its just the way things are. |
| 27th October 2008 mom | say what? - From: Historia de Amor very nice Clint.......now can those of us not in the know please have a translation? We would also like to hear (read) the other side of the story.......love, mom |
| 27th October 2008 Patti | Karina - From: Historia de Amor Beautiful story...too bad I don't speak Spanish...World Lingo translation service...here I come! |
| 26th October 2008 linda holmes | Whoa.......as in W H O A - From: Military Helicopters Hey Tio Tom - "woah" is spelled Whoa.......as in "to stop a horse".....this one I know (although it doesn't always work)! |
| 22nd October 2008 Clint Holmes | No worries - From: Military Helicopters As I type this message the president is assuring us that He has everything under control... he also has a cool little music video. No kidding, Honduras' president has a music video. |
| 22nd October 2008 Tio Tom | Woah! - From: Military Helicopters Hey, it looks like the situation is kinda serious down there. I've seen a few news stories about Honduras getting hit by flooded rivers. Looks like God's got you there for other things besides teaching English! Let his love shine through you! Tio We can't wait for 5 de julio!!!! |
| 21st October 2008 mom | UM sticker - From: Military Helicopters Oh.......and tell Seth that we COULD send you a U.M. sticker, but by the time it would arrive in Honduras ALL of the roads will be repaired!! |
| 21st October 2008 mom | too much mud! - From: Military Helicopters So instead of a snow day, you got a flood day? What a mess! The sun was shining in Western N.Y. today and temperatures were mild (I think 62 was the high). Which probably doesn't sound very high to you. Hope your rainy weather stops soon....did you see Karina this past weekend? |
| 20th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Flickr - From: Military Helicopters So far this post has nine views, but no comments... So I will be the first. I have not added the photos just yet. They will be uploaded to the Flickr page tonight. Check back tomorrow, October 20th. So far the rain has stopped for the night and things are calm. I am ralaxing in ym living room with the windows open and I am listening to The Inkspots. The breeze is very nice. I plan on venturing out to the river tomorrow to see how things look. Hope everyone is sleeping soundly up there in the US! God Bless! |
| 19th October 2008 setholmes | Da Bears - From: Conpromiso Damian, this is important. Don't bring up the bears. You know clint was devastated when the Bears left him. Besides, I think he has done much better. Congrats bro. |
| 19th October 2008 Seth | Mission - From: The road Your mission is as follows: 1. Obtain 1 United Materials sticker from Dad. 2. Attach sticker to portable concrete mixer 3. Photographer mixer and Concrete workers with UM logo in full view 4. Send Pic to dad to place in office. |
| 19th October 2008 Tio Tom | Dittos to Patti . . . - From: Conpromiso It would be cool to hear Karina's version of the story (even if I had to read it with my Spanish/English dictionary at hand). *** I see what you mean about your mouth dropping open - it's evident even in the pictures (some of which were taken a year later!!!) ;-) Felicitaciones!!!!! iSalud! Tio |
| 17th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Nanuet or bust! - From: Conpromiso Oh you wanted me to marry the Chicago Bears? I thought cha faghatt! |
| 17th October 2008 Damian | - From: Conpromiso I thought you were going to marry the Chicago Bears |
| 17th October 2008 Ben | Awesome - From: Conpromiso Awesome that is a great story!!!! by the way we have never met but I always read blogs of peolple in Central America because that is where I am from. I live in MI now though but reading your blog made me feel like I am still there. I also read your blog because I am doing a writing class at the 200 level and I use your entries as blue print for my papers, funny JA. Oh yeah I love concrete too at least the smell when it is churning it reminds me a big Ice cream maker. Good luck to you and CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the family (We Central Americans are all a big family) |
| 17th October 2008 Tio Tom | But . . . - From: The road You mean they really HAVE to protect their property with broken glass or razor wire (!!!) or they are just paranoid? Or is it stylish? What happens if they don't? Tom |
| 17th October 2008 Patti | Marriage - From: Conpromiso Congratulations! I love hearing the "how we met" from you. Now, can we hear it from Karina? :) |
| 16th October 2008 Sarah Dopp | YAY! Congratulations! - From: Conpromiso That's so exciting -- congrats! She's beautiful and you rock! (you're also a punk, but we'll discuss that another time.) :-P |
| 16th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Ben - From: The road Word. Thanks for the info, Ben. I do tend to leave out details from time to time. I suppose if I included everything I would never plan for classes. I never knew the broken glass had a name. How did you get so keen on Honduran building standards? |
| 16th October 2008 Ben | Concrete - From: The road For big civil work in Honduras such as bridges and higways they use ASHTO standars and ASTM for materials. They would do that in the whole Central America region actually. If the job is minor like a secondary road or something that doesnt required supervision by a consultan they do their concrete by using 2 parts cement, 2 parts agregate, 1 part water. The "Ja" that you politely give back when you cant undestand what they are saying to you actually sounds like "Ha" The smashed glass they put in the concrete to keep people out of their property actyally goes on top of brick fences not on the road. And there are lots of Gardens in Honduras too. I just thought to include these comments because some readers might get confuse. Very good entry though I wish I could write like that. |
| 16th October 2008 Tio Tom | WOOT-WOOT!!!!!!! - From: The road July 5th!!!! Can't wait!!! *** I picked up a copy of *The Road* at the school library today and started reading between periods - when I put the book down at the end of the day, I was on p. 75. Good Recommendation!! *** You are turning into a pretty good writer yourself mi sobrino! *** We're all looking forward to your next post! Tio |
| 16th October 2008 Mainiac | Highway Engneering - From: The road This is right up my alley!! What kind of gradation specs are there for the aggregate material in this mix design !! Looks like a 12' Minus !! I love the 55 gallon drum traffic barricades !! |
| 16th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Concrete - From: The road 1: The Road is definitly worth a checking out 2: In Honduras, barbed wire is more common than gardens in the USA. Everyone has barbed wire or razor wire t keep people out. They also smush broken glass into the concrete before it sets. 3: The date has changed to July 5th 2009, more on that in tomorrow's blog 4: GO SABRES! Honduras lost, but the Sabres won, so I'm happy! 5: I really do love concrete |
| 16th October 2008 Eric Chaffee | An Island near Greece? - From: The road And all this time I thought Crete was that island where the Minotaur lived! ~eric. |
| 16th October 2008 mom | GREAT BLOG CLINT!! - From: The road I LOVED this blog - how nice it would be if Dad's customers were as accepting of a few cracks in the concrete - as the Hondurans are! and the pony......he is just too too cute. Please send him to me. He looks like he could use some spoiling. I'll send you some $$ for carrots from me and Emma! SABRES WON AGAIN TONIGHT AGAINST THE RANGERS!!!!!!!!! |
| 16th October 2008 Tio Tom | And another thing . . . - From: The road I was just looking at the pictures (I didn't see them the first time) - your neighborhood looks pretty cool. The barbed wire looks a little ominous though - what's that all about? Is it there to keep people in or out? And what's on the other side of it? Tio |
| 16th October 2008 Tio Tom | ??? - From: The road I don't think I've ever heard you rhapsodize about concrete before. Is it possible you've gotten homesick? (Or have you run out of money?) *** Great to finally get another post! (Your fans have been waiting impatiently!) Good to hear from you too! *** I've heard about *The Road* before, but haven't read it yet. I'll have to check it out!*** What's the latest about the big day next June? *** Hasta pronto! Don't eat too many donuts! Tom |
| 14th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Ricco - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts The right mixture of JD Salinger and my classic archive of cheesy jokes will put any Latino to sleep. Hope all goes well with the satellite. |
| 14th October 2008 RICCO | HEY MESSTER - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts WE LIKE THOSE CHEWY THINGS TOO. WE ARE WATCHING YOU FROM THE SPACE SATTILITE WE LAUNCHED LAST WEEK. WHY ARE THOSE STUDENTS OF YOURS SLEEPING AND GENERALLY OUT OF CONTROL IN YOUR CLASS?? TO MUCH SUGAR !!! RICCO |
| 10th October 2008 Clint Holmes | Whisker club - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Ahh.. the whisker club. The photo is an old favorite of mine, although I haven't shaved in a while and I'm considering just growing a beard again so I don't have to shave anymore. It would save me about an hour a week... In theory. |
| 9th October 2008 Eric Chaffee | La Reposteria Delici - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Gee, I would have thought the place was named "Tasty Pastry." (but I'm certainly not a native speaker; how do your students translate the name, Clint?) Dude, you've joined the whisker club! Are you aware that I'm the Treasurer, and am noticing your annual dues are not yet received? ~eric. |
| 8th October 2008 Ben | Un Pan por favor - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Get me one pleaseeeeeee!! |
| 8th October 2008 Tio Tom | Wish we were there! - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts I'll bet they beat the heck out of Tim Horton's donuts too! Barb used to be an anti-donut snob until she tried one from a little bakery/deli in Maine last summer. Now she's into 'em. *** Hey did you get our private message? We sent it through this site and have been anxiously awaiting your response. Tio Tom |
| 8th October 2008 Buddy | - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Clint, I just wanted you to know I have read every word you've written on these blogs and you know what? You're really good. I feel like I'm right back there in Honduras with you. I still remember with much pleasure the pastry runs with Pastor Andre and how, like the kids, he would bless those of us who went with him with special goodies. Keep up the good work, Clint. I don't know how your teaching is going, but you are one amazing blogger! Bendiciones, mi hermano! |
| 8th October 2008 linda holmes | yum...better than Daily's! - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Those bakery goodies look delicious. I'm so glad I just took some fresh baked cookies out of the oven, because the photos made me want to reach through the computer screen to take a few of those yummy looking donuts! Watch out Clint.....at those prices you might start to put on a few pounds; (although I haven't noticed any overweight Hondurans in your photos). What a great spot for a bakery - right across the street from the school! |
| 8th October 2008 tia Barbara | La Reposteria Delicia! - From: Mmmm... Doughnuts Mmmmmmmmm, my mouth is watering, my eyes are bulging with excitement & wonder & of course I want one! ( do they make a banana doughnut? *** Thanks Clinton, you have made my dias! Something new you learned about me; That I love bakeries! & just love to visit them everywhere! ( I did not want to ask you about it thinking that you would not have the time to elaborate, but now with reading your reply I am delighted! ) 'La Reposteria Delicia' being right next to the school sounds 'maravilloso!' I have read about this very picture in other cultures in Europe - sweet! It is great to learn about the affordability of the cost of living in Comayagua! It sounds like you have been well cared for by God! with all your needs being meet! What a blessing to hear from you on these travel blogs! *** Now that you are officially engaged, I am going to have to get caught up with my Spanish lessons. Tio Tom is go far ahead of me, but I am determined to work at it everyday. I generally get familiar with vocabulary words. ***We would like to send Karina a card to her home. Would you be able to sent us her address. Thanks again & we are hoping & praying that all will be well with you & your new family/friends this exciting season of life! |
| 3rd October 2008 Clint Holmes | No earrings - From: Dia de la Biblia Karina's influence. Chances are I would still have them in if we never met. Not to say I wouldn't eventually grow up. |
| 3rd October 2008 Patti - NOLA "Mom" | earrings - From: Dia de la Biblia YOU TOOK YOUR EARRINGS OUT! Karina's influence, or just growing up a bit? ;) |
| 3rd October 2008 Clint Holmes | New look - From: Dia de la Biblia Yeah - this is an old photo. I took it when I was living in New Orleans, so I still had the earrings. I found the photo in my iPhoto library and decided to use it for my profile picture. |
| 3rd October 2008 your mom | new photo? - From: Dia de la Biblia Is this your "new look"? It reminds me of Frank Zappa.....and those holes are back in your earlobes (hope this is an old photo). I love all the photos.....keep sending those; and the map you forwarded to Dad is great too. Love you, Mom |
| 1st October 2008 Clint Holmes | 1st Whitey - From: Dia de la Biblia Feels pretty sweet, I'm not gonna lie. I'm pretty sure that they're making a museum exhibit for me in El museo de los cosas mas bueno que los mejor cosas en el mundo... or as they would call it in English "The museum of stuff that is better than the best stuff in the whole world." It's a pretty big honer and all but I'm trying not to let this all go to my head. |
| 1st October 2008 Julie | Making History - From: Dia de la Biblia The first gringo to march in Dia de la Biblia! How's it feel to be part of Paraiso history? |
| 1st October 2008 Clint Holmes | Coffeebreath - From: Dia de la Biblia Once I get the mixture right I will start importing it into the states. |
| 1st October 2008 Eric Chaffee | new flavor - From: Dia de la Biblia mmmm. coffee toothpaste. it just might sell!!! |
| 23rd September 2008 Clint Holmes | spelchek - From: Independence daze yeah, I always youse spel chec |
| 23rd September 2008 Cooper | Use the tools........ - From: Independence daze Amy - Its scenes - use spelchec........... |
| 22nd September 2008 Amy | Renzi Brothers - From: Independence daze Clint, It sounds like you got some new footage for your Renzi brothers film. Excellent! I can't wait for the new scences! |
| 21st September 2008 Clint Holmes | Dittos to all - From: Independence daze Ok, so we have marching bands, but it's not like down here in Honduras. Kudos to the Mustangs, but they aint got nuttin on these kindergartners! |
| 20th September 2008 Tio Thomas | Dittos to Patti . . . - From: Independence daze Hey Clint! *First of all, another great post! You're getting better at writing (and I'm not just talking about spelling). Your posts are developing the tone of the foreign observer - one of my favorite styles. *The marching band thing is still popular in small-town USA much closer to home than NC. Medina, NY is big time into marching band competitions and parades, complete with cool uniforms and color guard (twirlers). The Medina Mustang Band, in fact, is one of the top marching bands in the state! GO MUSTANGS! *We also enjoyed the pictures of Karina & family. (Send them our love next time you communicate with/see them.) Her sobrina Lisa is cute in her outfit. I think our favorite picture is the one you took of her titled "Lisa". (I like the way you cropped/composed it.) *Adios - Tom |
| 20th September 2008 Patti | Spittin, Hollerin' and Mules - From: Independence daze Just so ya'll won't think I'm making this stuff up: http://www.hollerincontest.com/ http://www.bensonmuledays.com/ http://www.dunnchamber.com/news.cfm (under: Farmers Market to host Contes - sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce LOL) There are lots of spittin contests around Johnston County....Weee HA! |
| 20th September 2008 Clint Holmes | No L.A. - From: Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous Yes it is indeed better than my place in NOLA. The apartment is very private and the best part is, I have the ONLY key! |
| 20th September 2008 Clint Holmes | Small town America - From: Independence daze I would like to see a conglomerate of the "Hollerin" contest and the Mule contest. Thanks for all the great posts, Patti. I'll send you the address via facebook! |
| 20th September 2008 Patti | Children all over the world - From: Canada... Que paso? I guess 7th graders are 7th graders wherever they live. Meester Clint - these kids are all so blessed to have you as their "teecher"- even though you cannot spell! What a great lesson about trying without fear of failing. When I taught Art to Elementary kids, I always told them, there is no "wrong" way to produce art, so they were free to explore the medium. Now your students are free to explore the English language - and even we Americans need to do that more! Send me your mailing address, I'll send you some word games, like scrabble and upwords - if you'd like! |
| 20th September 2008 Patti | NOLA - From: Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous Looks better than your apt. in NOLA....no "crazy little New Orleans" landlady with, hopefully a hangout like The Blue Tomato. Keep those post coming - they are wonderful. BUT hey, Mr. American English teacher....watch the spelling - there are children reading these. |
| 20th September 2008 Patti | small town USA and Independence Day - From: Independence daze Clint and friends - Here in Clayton, NC (population around 40,000) we DO celebrate Independence Day with a parade, baton twirlers (a.k.a. majorettes), some floats, music on the town square and watching fireworks, sitting on blankets at Municipal Park. And yes, we have hot dogs, and apple pie, and corn on the cob. We are sorta "parade happy" here....We have several similar events throughout the year...homecoming parade for the local high school, Harvest Fest in the fall,Millstock - a Music and Arts celebration, the Strawberry Fest in the spring, just to name a few. There's even a "Mule Days" with a BIG parade of Mules, horses, cowboys/cowgirls, a street dance at night, craft and food booths after the parade during the day. And yes, I did say MULE..we celebrate the mule here in NC. Then there's the Hollerin' Contest in Spivey's Corner (again complete with parade and hollerin), and many include "spittin' contests using either tobacco or watermelon seeds). Oh, yes....small town America is still VERY big on parades here in the south. THIS weekend we are having Harvest Fest - celebrating with a small carnival with rides, games, cotton candy, candy apples, a street fair with craft booths. SO Clayton is adorned with American Flags lining our Main Street (it covers ALL 5 blocks!). You, Karina and her family have an open invitation that you've heard on reruns of "The Andy Griffith Show"... "Ya'll come see us now, y'hear?" |
| 20th September 2008 Eric Chaffee | fotos - From: Independence daze Great pics, bro. You got an eye! |
| 13th September 2008 Seth | World Cup - From: Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole Honduras Honduras How many games do they need to win to qualify for the world cup? If they do qualify, are we going to be getting blog posts from South Africa in 2010? Great post, you should send it to the buffalo news sports page. They might publish it. |
| 12th September 2008 Clint Holmes | Total immersion - From: Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole Honduras Honduras The total immersion has its ups and downs. The culture here is very rich, but its hard to find a balance between how I live and how others live. I enjoy every moment and I find that, day by day, I am turning more and more into a local. |
| 12th September 2008 TIO THOMAS | Turning Green! - From: Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole Honduras Honduras Clint, Great post! I'm envious of your adventure of total immersion in this lively culture. I can't wait to come down there and sample some of it for myself. Oh, and Gracious a Dios es Viernes! (GADEV!) Tio Sub Sole, Sub Umbra, Virens! |
| 11th September 2008 Tio Thomas | You've got to be kidding! - From: Canada... Que paso? Those sweet children can't possibly be misbehaving during class - they look so sweet and innocent. AND they give you donuts!?!? I'm sure the problem is all you, meester eenglish teacher! Great pictures, Clint! The "little devils" look very charming. I'm looking forward to your next dispatch. Asta luego! Tio Tom |
| 10th September 2008 Clint Holmes | Two volumes - From: Canada... Que paso? The band plays at noisy and boisterous. Those are the only two volume levels. |
| 9th September 2008 Al Dogs | - From: Canada... Que paso? Y'know...there is no way that you can now stalk my house with that band...they are a dead give away. |
| 9th September 2008 linda holmes | I think I know Ramon! - From: Canada... Que paso? I'm thinking that "Ramon" might be Uncle John! If it were really Ramon he would have typed "Meester" instead of Mr. Holmes....busted John! |
| 5th September 2008 Ramon | - From: Oh, I can't talk in class? You tell em. Mr. Holmes don take no crap. And, Ramon still ain no beach... |
| 5th September 2008 your little sister megan | I would probably get three strikes... - From: Oh, I can't talk in class? Let's be serious--sometimes you just can't help talking in class/punching someone in the arm--maybe Carmen is just practicing to be the next ROY--can't blame her for that--ROY is pretty awesomme!!!! haha!! MISS YOU CLINT!! but seriously I WISH I COULD BE IN YOUR CLASS even though I am sure I would be asked to leave for being obnoxious/chatting too much...at least my fellow classmates would cheer for me when you threw me out!! haha!! much love, <3 ps simon and garfunkel for INDEPENDENCE DAY = perrrfecttt!! i love it!! maybe suggest to them adding bridge over troubled water to their playlist?? haha. |
| 5th September 2008 Al Dogs | - From: Oh, I can't talk in class? What's this then? You mean no one is CONSTANTLY interrupting you with cell phones ringing while you are trying to teach...that's outrageous! |
| 5th September 2008 mom | great photos!! - From: El Alba Clint - I LOVE the photos of your school. What a cool place to hang out everyday, and I also love hearing about your students - they sound really fun. The murals are wonderful......was the artwork done by students? We really miss you, and live to read your travel blog entries!! Love you.....mom |
| 5th September 2008 Clint Holmes | I thought you fahgaht... - From: El Alba I am very upfront (literally) with my students when it comes to spelling. In every class I have at least one student who carries a dictionary. Whenever I can't spell a word we all look it up in the dictionary, spell it out, and then discuss how to use it effectively in our writing. I tell them, "Don't be afraid to make mistakes in English. I have been speaking English my whole life and I always make mistakes." Then they all nod in unison and we continue with class... |
| 4th September 2008 Tio Tomas | iQue bueno! - From: El Alba OK - got the pics. I agree with you. The place is really very photogenic! I'm envious! As for the spelling - I think I'd just been reading some of your earlier posts (this one seems pretty clean like you said). My students are the same with page numbers - it used to annoy me - now I use it as another opportunity to have fun. Way to go Clint! I love the reports! The pictures were an added bonus. Tom |
| 4th September 2008 Damian | I thought you forgot - From: El Alba You wanted to spell correctly? I thought you fahgaht. |
| 4th September 2008 Julie (the new sis') | When was Clint ever much of a speller? - From: El Alba I haven't been part of the family long, but I've already known that Clint is a poor speller. I don't think he needs to spell-check his blog for our sake. We know him better. Though spelling is important, I think what he brings to his students in El Alba is more important, in the form of conversational English, and being able to convey thoughts to people who understand English. Spell-checks can fix spelling for them, but not grammar in colloquial usage. But Clint, if you are using a spell check, you might want to get it reinstalled, because your spelling is still just as bad. ;) |
| 4th September 2008 Clint Holmes | Photos and speling - From: El Alba The photos have been uploaded. As far as the spelling goes... well... I proofread, run a spell check and then proofread again... what can I say. What words did I spell incorrectly. There is a chance it was on purpose. Whenever my students are being quoted I always spell wrong so that you, the reader, can get the true sence of what my day involves. For example, "Mister Clint, I don't know what page we are reading right now." would be written, "Meester, I done know what page we do!" This is a very common request from my students. Even when the page is written on the board, circled, underlined, and exposed by a large white arrow. |
| 4th September 2008 Tio Thomas | So where's the "extensive photo album?" - From: El Alba Really . . . am I missing something? How do I look at the pics? (By the way Mr. Eeenglish teacher, you really need to check your spelling before you publish.) As always, great to hear from you! Tom |
| 2nd September 2008 your little sister megan | LOVE METER all the WAY!! - From: No guns in my country obviously i am in agreement with Linda--i love the idea for a love meter test to see if marriage is really in order... i see it doing 3 things-- 1.) cutting down on the number of divorces 2.) making relationships easier to figure out right from the start 3.) obviously this LOVE METER will help prove to DREW STAFFORD that we were meant to be together... haha!! I MISS YOU CLINT--glad to hear you are doing so well!! I absolutely LOVE reading your entries!! <3 |
| 2nd September 2008 Patti | Love Meter - From: No guns in my country I could definitely use one of these!!! |
| 2nd September 2008 lindaholmes | love meter? - From: No guns in my country Yes - I think you should go to the nearest store and purchase one of these........could come in very very handy! |
| 28th August 2008 Tio Thomas | Was that really Ramon? (Or an imposter!) - From: Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous Hey Clint! The place looks reasonably comfortable. (no windows, though?) I like your helpful tips - especially the one defining early, on-time and late. I'll definitely be sharing that one with my latina friends. Was that really Ramon that responded to your previous post? I love getting your updates! Tom |
| 28th August 2008 Mainiac | Nice Pad! - From: Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous You have a library!! I like the cushioned TV stand. Nice interior decorating - the Sabres flag adds a nice touch. Looks like you still have room for an air hockey table - you should be able to pick one of those up at yopur local air-hockey supply store. Stay cool bro! |
| 28th August 2008 Little Pictor | Good story - From: First day of school Sounds like yer havin a good time man, and thanks for keepin us updated, and i'm really jealous of that kid whose homies w michael phelps, who knows, maybe if you hang around him a lot you'll be better at swimming. |
| 28th August 2008 Ramon | - From: "Can you give me an example..." all is true, cept i am no beach. |
| 26th August 2008 Al Dogs | What's this? - From: First day of school How can you even mention the Dead and not Phish? You know how much I love Phish..phish..phish. |
| 26th August 2008 Seth | Teacher Man - From: First day of school Sounds like you are quickly learning to tell time in Central America. Just wait till you go to the bank. Make sure to cancel the rest of your day. Good luck, and keep writing us. It's hilarious. |
| 26th August 2008 Tio Thomas | Be grateful for that slow drip! - From: First day of school I don't know if I should take your 1st paragraph seriously or not. It sounds like a hallucination or a nightmare. Pews with spikes & sandpaper? A priest with lava spewing eyes? (To say nothing of the broadcast rigged confessionals . . . Ha!) Thank God for "Honduran-time", though! It sounds like your teaching career has gotten off to a gentle start! (Take advantage of it - think of it as a grace period - a way to ramp into the year gradually.) Tom Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens |
| 22nd August 2008 swills82 | Comayagua! - From: Comayagua... por fin What school are you teaching at? EBH? I taught there in 2006-2007. Enjoy your time. it'll be over before you know it! |
| 22nd August 2008 Tio Thomas | Those poor Jersey people . . . - From: Tony from Jersey In reading over your blog a second time I couldn't help but notice that the poor guy from New Jersey doesn't even come from a town with a name - just exit #7. Hey, I can't wait to come down there and try a Baleada for myself! Say hey to Tony for me . . . Tom Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens |
| 22nd August 2008 Mainiac | Hockey in Honduras - From: Tony from Jersey Clint - Glad to hear you are settled in allright - at least you have someone to play hockey with - or talk about it at least. Let us know what your mailing address is and if you need anything. Those literature books are as old as I am - look in the front cover to see if my name is in there.................HAHAHAHAHA..........Keep up the good work Bro!! |
| 22nd August 2008 lindaholmes | i'm pulling for Tony - From: Tony from Jersey Hey Clint - good blog....and I'm praying that Tony sees the light too. Watch out for cars while on your bicycle. Love you! Mom |
| 22nd August 2008 Tio Thomas | The name is **TIO** Thomas!!! - From: Tony from Jersey Hey Clint, If it's going to be graphic novels, MAUS I & II, by Art Spiegelman would be an excellent choice. (Should I assume your students are already proficient in English?) V for Vendetta might also be a good one. Persepolis (1 & 2), by Marjane Satrapi might also be good - especially if reading proficiency is still developing. Good to hear from you! Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens. Tom |
| 21st August 2008 Melinda | Good Times 2 U! - From: Comayagua... por fin Wow! What an adventure. You are officially my idol! |
| 19th August 2008 Tio Thomas | Hey! - From: Comayagua... por fin Hey Clint! Glad to get your note. Hmmm. . . Phys Ed doesn't sound so intimidating, but high school Economics and English Lit!? *Now* they tell you! Let me know what literature you'll be covering this year - I might be able to send you some lesson plans or something. Are you still going to be teaching the little kids too? Remember the Irvine motto! Sub sol Sub umbra Virens. Tom |
| 19th August 2008 Brian Z | your dog - From: Comayagua... por fin What happened to your dog? Don't tell me you stuck her with your mom!!!! |
| 19th August 2008 "Al Dog" | UTI fun - From: Comayagua... por fin Keep up the travel log, it's a good time to read. Holy cow, Keep going man- damn impressive. Cure cancer, discover the meaning of life, and don't swim in the water again...stoooopid. |
| 19th August 2008 mom holmes | waiting for an update - From: Hey yall check this out Hi Clint - Now that you are there.......I can't wait to see how this website really works. So we are anxiously awaiting your first official entry. Hope all is well and good with you. Love you. Mom |
