At the bottom of my syllabi, I place this:

“Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous.”

(and just like Wonka, I say it with a smile - knowing it's a lie)

Poorly Thought Out Moments I Can Think of Off the Top of my Head

Sarah Palin's Speech on the Tucson Shooting

Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech

"Clinging to Guns and Religion" - Obama

"Heck of a job Brownie" - "W" Actually the entire Bush presidency was poorly thought out when you think about it (but that wouldn't be a moment now, would it?)

Just about every Glenn Beck show I've watched.

Kevin Garnett after the 2008 finals

Thought of the Day # 1

Question everything - just don't expect any answers.