Devil's Den
Four score and seven years ago..
Abe Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
I had the opportunity to go to Gettysburg for the 3rd time in my life. For the most part the kids were respectful and listened. The guides were great. He had the students re-enact scenes of rebels attacking the north. Did not get nearly enough time to search the book store or the museum. Too busy disciplining 7th graders who act worse than pre-schoolers.
How many times have you said to a group of kids, "you break it, you pay." Well someone had to pay for a broken shot glass. I kicked everyone out of the gift shop then. This was AFTER I told them "this isn't walmart, its a museum and gift shop" as they played with "civil war rifles" made in China. And touched every stupid little trinket in the place. Then, I had to write up two others for running in the museum.
I did witness some random acts of kindness and quiet leadership. I don't always watch for kids doing wrong. I like to see them doing right and I saw that. So, Don't get me wrong, overall it was a wonderful day. I wish I could have spent it with Jack, but you can't have everything. There were a few girls that actually tried to learn and read the plaques. They interacted with the travel guide and were respectful.
We need to go back, just the three of us and really enjoy the place.
Knowing how many people sacrificed their lives there....is overwhelming. How they fought and the walking, marching they did to get to a battle. More than you can comprehend. The horrors they witnessed. Most of the deaths in the civil war were the result of disease.
Here are some pictures from the day. Enjoy. Also posting them on facebook.
Little Round Top and Big Round Top
View the 20th Maine had from Little Round Top
View the Rebels had. The 20th Maine was behind those Rocks.
How many times have you said to a group of kids, "you break it, you pay." Well someone had to pay for a broken shot glass. I kicked everyone out of the gift shop then. This was AFTER I told them "this isn't walmart, its a museum and gift shop" as they played with "civil war rifles" made in China. And touched every stupid little trinket in the place. Then, I had to write up two others for running in the museum.
I did witness some random acts of kindness and quiet leadership. I don't always watch for kids doing wrong. I like to see them doing right and I saw that. So, Don't get me wrong, overall it was a wonderful day. I wish I could have spent it with Jack, but you can't have everything. There were a few girls that actually tried to learn and read the plaques. They interacted with the travel guide and were respectful.
We need to go back, just the three of us and really enjoy the place.
Knowing how many people sacrificed their lives there....is overwhelming. How they fought and the walking, marching they did to get to a battle. More than you can comprehend. The horrors they witnessed. Most of the deaths in the civil war were the result of disease.
Here are some pictures from the day. Enjoy. Also posting them on facebook.
Little Round Top and Big Round Top
View the 20th Maine had from Little Round Top
View the Rebels had. The 20th Maine was behind those Rocks.
1 comment:
I would love to go to Gettysburg and take a ghost tour. Actually, I'd just love a weekend adventure there.
It's sad how disrepctful the kids can be. However, I just try to remember that, for the most part, they do not have good modeling of proper behavior. Depressing, huh?
I thihnk we should teach a class on citizenship and ethics and really do something with it. Sometimes I think we need to teach more "life" in schools. The kids can use computers and I-Phones, text message, and download music illeagly, yet they have no idea about manners and proper ways to act...it really does anger me.
OK- my rant is over. I'm going to go drink tea and knit. It's almost Friday! :)
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