strange things have I seen in Kentucky

Ok, I know by now all the rest of you are in SoCal together and not checking the blog, but I am going to post anyway.

STRANGE THINGS HAVE I SEEN IN KENTUCKY

1. When 1200 english teachers get together, there is a lot of quirky (and sometimes just bad) fashion. I saw a man laying out by the pool today in hiking shorts and black socks. Also, many, many more embroidered jumpers than one sees in a normal day.

2. When retired English teachers get drunk, they want to make crafts. This morning, a woman was waiting for our elevator with us. She appeared to be carrying a giant, shiny doll. She explained that it was her "foil". And indeed it was: it was entirely made of aluminum foil, down to its little curls. Yes, folks, this year's novel queston has to do with the use of minor characters as "foils" for major ones.

3. When students cannot answer the AP question, they think of other things to do with their test booklet.
Such as

writing the words "I don't know" over and over again for 3 pages

writing "couture" at the top of each page and sketching outfits

writing the complete lyrics to Johnny Cash's greatest hits

drawing cartoons depicting their poor relationship with their teacher

And NONE of this is as funny as the faux-paus they make when they do answer questions, which I am legally bound not to report to you (in writing). Since text messages don't count, Heidi and Kyle will need to check their cell phones...