“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” — Mark Twain
I remember when I was maybe 12 and couldn’t wait to grow up, so I’d know all the answers to everything, the way adults did. That was 66 years ago, and I’ve long since reconciled myself to the idea that absolutely everybody knows absolutely nothing about almost everything.
Erse IS better about 2 years ago
So, obviously, it’ll be when he starts writing the quizzes.
MayCauseBurns about 2 years ago
Hire a teenager while they still know everything.
Rick in Colorado about 2 years ago
“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.” — Mark Twain
goboboyd about 2 years ago
Shhh. Don’t let it go to her head. She might enjoy it.
mfrasca about 2 years ago
Mrs. Olsen is a good teacher.
Stephen Gilberg about 2 years ago
That puts her ahead of the teachers at Springfield Elementary School.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 2 years ago
I remember when I was maybe 12 and couldn’t wait to grow up, so I’d know all the answers to everything, the way adults did. That was 66 years ago, and I’ve long since reconciled myself to the idea that absolutely everybody knows absolutely nothing about almost everything.