Clint S

Figure it out.

My Father was raised in a catholic orphanage in Brooklyn New York in the 1930's. think of the horror.he told me they beat him with a cat a nine tails and hung him by his arms in a closet all night.He told me he constantly had to fight to survive and protect his smaller younger foster brothers.At 17 he escaped and went in the army 1949 and was sent to the Korean war. There he learn how to kill with his bear hands, he was wounded twice, captured POW tortured and escaped.He was awarded the Bronze Star with the V insignia for Valor by General Ridgway on the battlefield.He raised a family, 4 boys, ran for mayor in Sherman Texas in 1962.he also ran and won the position as Guttenberg New Jersey Housing Commissioner. He built a Home for Seniors,over looking the Hudson river with a beautiful view of NYC.he owned an international Textile Corporation. He was a self made man. I posted a picture of him as an orphan. on Facebook. I had my own horrors as a child and teen.I am not prepared to explain what that means. Look at the pictures and try to figure it out.

Random Thoughts

Kindness,Love,Hope, Discipline,Self Confidence,Trust,Fun, Laughter,be true to thine own self be true,give, give more,give till it hurts, then give more,To those that much is given;Much is expected,Friends,Family,Granddaughter Lillian, Eric-Jen,David-Kari,Chris-Tamara=Lillian,My Lovely Wife Brenda Kay

A tonight in Algebra

Wow, my hard work is paying off. I got an A on the 1st test, the 4th quiz, and I think I did well tonight on the quiz. Today I studied all day. Did my homework. Arrived early to class. Had a cup of coffee. I sat in the front row ( as usual). I listen, and wrote down everything the teacher said. After the quiz I was the first one done with the quiz. The teacher said if you'd like to discuss the problems among yourselves, that it was OK. So, I got up and went around the class helping the other students. Half had 1 or 2 problems completed, and were stressing out so I helped them. I was the last to leave. Out of 50 students who started at the beginning of the semester only 12 are left. I have failed before but rarely do I quit. I will go down swinging. I go back and review, I look forward and preview. I set goals. I take lots and lots of notes and keep them very organized. I listen and make eye contact with the Teacher. I listen to the questions the other students ask. at Break I formed a click. I hope to form a study group next week. A Jr High school drop out.The last grade I completed was the 7th grade. Life had other plans at the time and I didn't have the opportunity to go to the the 8th grade, 9th grade,10th grade,11th grade or 12th grade. I went to Community College in the Air Force, got my EMT,EMT-P, LPN,& RN. I have spent 32 years as a professional in Emergency Nursing. I obtained an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree an RN. I have taken care of approx a half a million people. I thank God for the opportunities that have been given me. The opportunities to learn. A brain that can think. Family and friends support. Thank you everyone, especially my Teacher, and Thank my Higher Power for having my back ans showing me Grace..........Peace & Love Tim Harper University Student

1st Algebra test

Well, it almost killed me the stress. I was gripped with fear and was unable to study. Today I looked into dropping the class. I decided to go down like a man. I've failed before., but quitting hurts. So, I suited up and showed up. A man walking to the gallows. I was over tired,& couldn't concentrate. Also there is a full moon tonight(what ever that means). I am just grateful for the opportunity to learn. I felt very alone , because no one but me can do the work. You get what you deserve. The test was 20 questions 5 points each. I took the test. I answered all 20 questions. I know I got some right, and some partial credit, a couple any points would be just plain mercy on the teachers part. Total 100 points. I have no idea how I did. I am grateful to the teacher,the school,my cognitive reasoning, all my friends and family support. I don't want to let anyone down, but I might not make it.Failure. So, I apologize to those that look up to me. I am still trying. I won't drop the class. I 'll go down swinging.My pray is not for good grades,but for the opportunity to learn. It's been a rush so far. I can study well for the next test. I am capable. I am scared. I am going to kneel down and say my prays, and not be alone.

9/11 Interview with my older Brother PJ( Pat Harper)

2nd Day of Class

Well, I almost didn't go to class to day. I was scared to death.This stuff is hard. Then I remembered,showing up is 90% of the battle. So,I suit up & showed up to class. Again, I am the first person there and I sit in the front row. I just know we are going to have our first quiz and I am not prepared. I didn't do all the homework I was told to do. I am having a little difficulty converting back to student life and study habits.I knew there are a lot of people that look up to me and I just couldn't face them if I didn't even try. Luckily, we didn't have to hand in the homework, but instead went over it in class.The numbers of students dropped by 20% from last week. I am glad I am not in those numbers.So, half way threw the class the teacher stopped and did a demonstration. He took a piece of paper and folded it in half,then folded it again and then again and again till he couldn't fold it any more. Then he asked if he folded 2 to the power of 40 , how thick would the paper be. considering the paper is like 1/100 of an inch thick.then he wrote 5 different answers on the board and asked,how many thinks it would be 12 inches thick, or 1 yard thick,or a 100yards or a mile ,or all the way to the moon. instantly I knew the answer before he wrote it on the board. I smiled. One person (me) raised his hand and said to the moon . he said there two people in this class that believe it is the moon. He also knew the answer was the moon.Remember ,last week I told you,the last time I had Algebra was 1969. the year Commander Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.I told you I had good teachers and I remember everything they taught me. One small step for man ,one giant leap for mankind.