What a game last night at Pennfield! In my 8 years at Pennfield, that had to be the best game I've ever been a part of. I was very proud of the band members and how they brought their spirit. It was true Pennfield grinding football. Coach K and his assistants really had the defense ready to go. To hold this Sexton team to just 6 points on the night was amazing. I kept waiting for them (Sexton) to get a big play like last year's but Pennfield allowed just that one. It was awesome. What is even better now is that we get to host another playoff game. Grosse Ile beat Detroit Douglass and we have more playoff points then they do so we get the game. Mr. Boyer said most likely the game will be on Saturday afternoon.
Speaking of defense, it got me thinking about when defense is appropriate and when it isn't. Defense is appropriate at a football game, yes, and also while driving, but not all the time during life. I think people are too defensive these days. I think especially students are too defensive, both with me and with each other. I believe that most people are good people at heart so why must we always have our guard up? So many times during the teaching day, I ask a student a question and they immediately become defensive. It doesn't matter if I'm reprimanding them for something or not, they are quick to put their guard up and therefore close their eyes and ears to the truth.
Defense is important...at the right time, but being nice and listening to people is more important.
See you from the podium,
Mr. D
Speaking of defense, it got me thinking about when defense is appropriate and when it isn't. Defense is appropriate at a football game, yes, and also while driving, but not all the time during life. I think people are too defensive these days. I think especially students are too defensive, both with me and with each other. I believe that most people are good people at heart so why must we always have our guard up? So many times during the teaching day, I ask a student a question and they immediately become defensive. It doesn't matter if I'm reprimanding them for something or not, they are quick to put their guard up and therefore close their eyes and ears to the truth.
Defense is important...at the right time, but being nice and listening to people is more important.
See you from the podium,
Mr. D
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