Day Fifty-Nine

For those of you just tuning in, "This Guy is Falling" follows the educational exploits of Mr. Birds-Eye, a high school teacher in his third year of teaching, traditionally the make or break year in the profession. Fearing that he has finally reached his wits end, Birds-Eye decides to write a blog in hopes that he can reboot his year by focusing on the positives of the profession.

And I'm happy to report that it's been working.


My kids continued their presentations today (See blog, day fifty-eight).


Today, a kid dissected a grape juice advert that depicted a man standing with his shirt open revealing a t-shirt adorned with a cluster of grapes, placed prominently over his heart. Call me crazy, but I grew up Catholic so I automatically see a Christ reference. 


INT. CLASSROOM - DAY


Teacher (to Presenter) - So what's with the background? The sun the beautiful scenery, it's heavenly, almost biblical.


Presenter - It's a vineyard.


Teacher - Oh.


The CLASS LAUGHS.


Teacher - Wait. How can it be a vineyard? They're making grape juice not wine.


Presenter - Whatever. Same thing.


Another Student - Tell that to an alcoholic.


END SCENE


And that in a nutshell is why I still like teaching.


Signing off.


Birds-Eye