Teaching second grade

   On August 13th I was hired to teach 8th grade Social Studies at Windemere Park.   I worked my last shift at Meijers Sunday morning at 7am after 2 weeks.  On August 17th I was offered the second grade job and had our first day the next day training and trying to catch up.  Our first day was a half day on Monday the 23rd.  Well I finished my  first week with the help of Mrs. Back and Mrs. Dunckel and Jon with my newsletter.   Teaching is a hell of a lot of work and I've only just begun.    I do have a great group of students and we should be able to have a successful  year. 

Hamburg anniversity

   At the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis the  hamburger became popular with Fletcher Davis of Athens,  Texas selling them.    100 years of burgers in America  though they could be linked to 1891 Germany.   I remember in the early 60's when my dad took us to a hambuger place about 3 blocks from Logan on Main St. near the Olds plant.   Then came all the chains like O'Henrys, Dog and Suds, Hamburger Heaven,  and the 15 cent McDonalds.   The  1st discount super store to come to Lansing was Clarks followed by Arlens, Topps, Spartans, and Shoppers Fair.    The hamburger is still an American staple  though pizza, chicken,and tacos now are competion.   I  remember Casa Nova, Antonios, and Joseppes pizza, I liked the cheese only then.