Comments on: A Million Miles http://www.rlc8.dcccd.edu/tlblog/?p=1207 Making Our Thinking Visible Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:05:07 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Michael Iachetta http://www.rlc8.dcccd.edu/tlblog/?p=1207&cpage=1#comment-514 Michael Iachetta Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:07:25 +0000 http://www.rlc8.dcccd.edu/tlblog/?p=1207#comment-514 Thanks for this, Gary. I totally agree with your conclusion that we teachers need to make class fresh and exciting and truly meaningful. But I am not sure I agree with the point about what makes a meaningful life. If I am not mistaken, the main point of Homer's Odyssey is that a quiet life at home with your wife and children (and a Volvo?!) beats out a life of adventure by a long shot. This made a big impression on me when I was younger, and I am inclined to agree. Thanks for this, Gary. I totally agree with your conclusion that we teachers need to make class fresh and exciting and truly meaningful.

But I am not sure I agree with the point about what makes a meaningful life. If I am not mistaken, the main point of Homer’s Odyssey is that a quiet life at home with your wife and children (and a Volvo?!) beats out a life of adventure by a long shot. This made a big impression on me when I was younger, and I am inclined to agree.

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