Jack’s Winning Words 9/8/22

“”I was going to quit, but I wasn’t done.”  (Sent by Elizabeth R)  A cartoon shows a disheveled woman asking, “Do I work at home, or do I live at work.”  Are you one of those virtual employees?  If you have a strong work ethic, you know the feeling.  You’re given a job.  You do the job.  No excuses.  I.B. was the first one at his desk at the place where I got my first real job.  He taught me a lot…discipline, honesty, reliability6, pride.  I guess that in today’s world, you’d call him a mentor…somebody you learn from.  Is there someone who has taught you a work ethic?    ;-)  Jack   

FROM ER IN SJ:  My farm chores taught me my work ethic. Animals need to eat! Thanks for the quote, but it was Kevin's words not mine.===JACK:  Come to think about it.......I've never seen a clock in a barn.===ER:  Nor I! Those farmers are SMART.===JACK:  Some animals are smarter...They have a built-in clock.  It's amazing that they know feeding times.===ER:  Kinda like you and snack times?===JACK:  My clock is off since moving to a new time zone.

FROM NORM'S BLOG:  A cartoon shows a disheveled woman asking, “Do I work at home, or do I live at work.”  Are you one of those virtual employees?  If you have a strong work ethic, you know the feeling.  You’re given a job.  You do the job.  No excuses.===JACK:  Both you and I, Norm, are our own bosses.  What kind of boss do you have?  Mine is easy to work for.  He wants me to get things done of my own....BUT to ge things done. 

FROM ST PAUL:  my father had a very strong work ethic.  his dad died when my dad was just 9 years old.  he worked lots of jobs as a young boy and then throughout most of his life.===JACK:  I've been told that one of the "strongest" points on a work resume is that the applicant has grown up on a farm.===SP:   the five grandkids that live on a hobby farm near Northfield all have good work habits and routines too.===JACK:  Lucky them...and to live in Minnesota, too! 

FROM JU IN NC:  My family, especially my brother Jack. When I in the 10 th grade I had a very hard math class . After supper he would help me for hours and made it possible to pass the class.  This was following a hard day's work on the farm. His work ethic changed my life. ===JACK:  ...and he continues to have that work ethic.  There's something to be said about the value of growing up as ranch kids.

FROM SR RD:  Surely, it was my Mom and Dad!===JACK:  Tell me more about them!

FROM QUILTING CAROL:  I guess I would have to say I learned at my mother’s knee.  She worked from daylight until after supper and when we were in school and even later sometimes it was until bedtime.  There were PTA or LCW meetings at night which she attended or chaired.  The only day she wasn’t bustling about was on Sunday – we went to church, had a home noon meal than pretty quiet the rest of the day unless we can company – invited or drop – in.  Whatever the task she filled her days taking care of her family, looking out for others and donating her time and talents.  I don’t think I could have asked for a better teacher, mentor, friend or mom!===JACK:  I think that I remember your mom when she was with you when you were going to S of the L.  ...and, if so, I remember her as you described.  You were just a young kid back then..  

FROM DR J IN MAUMEE:  Once when Kiki was about 6 years old, she took art lessons at the art museum.  One of her classmates put up a big fuss when her parent told them it was time to go. She LOUDLY cried out, “But I’m not done yet!”  A thought that has stayed with me ever since is that we need to make education so interesting and meaningful that students will cry out” But I’m Not DONE YET!” When it’s time to leave our classrooms.  Call me a dreamer… but it can be done!===JACK:  What a great and appropriate illustration.  Connecting it to education is perfect.  Save it for your next book.