tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523754873880542370.post3601807304633442142..comments2009-07-12T21:29:03.640-07:00Comments on Summer of 2009 at Cornell University: Plato and Judge JudyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523754873880542370.post-56685505817725641492009-06-26T14:47:04.724-07:002009-06-26T14:47:04.724-07:00Ramiah,
Glad that things are getting back into lin...Ramiah,<br />Glad that things are getting back into line with you. I’m glad that the cookies did the trick for you but I’m still hankering for some of that mango sorbet. It may not solve the problem but it can sure take your mind off of some things.<br /><br />You think that after maybe 2500 years people would start to proclaim that Plato was full of bull but we haven’t seen that yet. Maybe he had things figured out even for when the whole world changes around him.<br /><br />That “take a lunch with the prof” thing sounds pretty cool. Not only does it give him a chance to get to know you but vice versa. This can be a good thing—or a bad-depending on whether he learns enough to dislike you.<br /><br />After you mentioned about not being able to find a photo of Judge Judy online I tried myself without any luck. Even though judges are supposed to stay out of the limelight, most of them are elected officials and thus politicians. Politicians often get their photos taken at various events—especially when they’re seeking election. Also, newspapers like to keep file photos to tack onto articles after a controversial decision has been rendered.<br /><br />Just curious about what kind of previous contact you might have had with Mr. Crossley prior to heading east. I’ve only met him a few months back but I’m impressed. Had my high school had someone like him maybe I would have turned out better.Don Gosneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110247579694408858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523754873880542370.post-56758788566775936182009-06-26T04:46:44.542-07:002009-06-26T04:46:44.542-07:00I am glad that you are feeling more confident and ...I am glad that you are feeling more confident and at ease. Sometimes having a difficult day can allow for you to do some introspection. Dealing with difficult moments allows one to understand the importance of good friends and colleagues. The time that you spent with others probably made a difference in your day.<br /><br />Continue to keep us posted on how the course progresses. As I have always stated, you have a lot of ability and I appreciate your concise and clear writing. Remember you are at Cornell University taking an Ivy League College Class for credit. It is expected that the class is rigorous and meant to be a challenge. <br /><br />Taking this class is not about a grade, but about an opportunity to grow and find yourself. Too often we see students fail to grasp that this is a learning experience. All you have to do is control your emotions, channel the knowledge that you are acquiring from the professors and integrate the knowledge into your own views.<br /><br />I am now off to the Oakland Airport to jump on a plane to meet the ILC students at Brown University. I will spend the next few days seeing how they are doing with their program. I hope all else is well.<br /><br />Keep up the good work. You, Justine and Julia have now tackled the most difficult part of the class. The readings that come forward support the main tenants that come out from Plato and the Old and New Testament. I am sure that the work that is ahead will be easier to digest. <br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Charles T. Ramsey, Esq.<br />School Board Member<br />West Contra Costa<br />Unified School DistrictCharles Tillman Ramseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698891858507901393noreply@blogger.com