Author Archives: Scott Smith
Broadcast Debut
In a work conversation a several months ago, I used the term “Popeye Moments” to describe feelings of exasperation, where screaming Popeye the Sailor’s catchphrase “That’s all I can stands and I can’t stands no more,” seems like an appropriate … Continue reading
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Tagged Bungles the Clown, Poopdeck Pappy, Popeye Moments
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Something To Talk About
For the past few years, most of my work has been with students having special needs, many of whom are non-verbal communicators. Earlier this year, I worked in a special education classroom at a West Michigan elementary school. It was … Continue reading
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Tagged Engagement, special education
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“I Wish I Had A Camera”
In modern times, where we carry pocket-sized computers with AV-production capabilities wherever we go, you almost never hear the phrase “I wish I had a camera.” There was period in my younger days where I often said those words to … Continue reading
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A Cup of Coffee
If you follow baseball,–or have you’ve seen enough baseball movies–you might be familiar with the term “a cup of coffee.” In baseball parlance, a cup of coffee refers to situations where a player has an especially short stint with a Major … Continue reading