tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post2784965825213630409..comments2023-11-08T19:39:01.829-08:00Comments on The Teacher's View: Standing On The Edge Of The Rest Of My LifePaul L. Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16571449117336295156noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-53133755099295648972009-06-07T21:47:27.069-07:002009-06-07T21:47:27.069-07:00Thank you, Serli, and indeed, thanks to everyone w...Thank you, Serli, and indeed, thanks to everyone who responded. I will try to avoid such self-absorption in the future, but it was really nice to know how many of you read my work, and take the time to email or comment. I am so lucky, and in turn, so humbly grateful.<br /><br />Paul L. MartinPaul L. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571449117336295156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-46220830871324095722009-06-07T19:44:31.491-07:002009-06-07T19:44:31.491-07:00Mr. Martin,
I heard about this blog a long time a...Mr. Martin,<br /><br />I heard about this blog a long time ago, but I was too nervous to read it. You saw how easily I cried when we were watching Ordinary People in class the other day. I was a little afraid to face what I knew you'd be saying, but I'm glad I finally plucked up the courage to read this. <br />Like everyone else said, I wish you health and a long life. <br />I know how hard it is facing obstacles that seem to come at you from all sides - things you have no control over, but you can't give up, and you can't accept anything as an inevitability. <br />I don't know if I really got across what I'm trying to say, but, nonetheless, you're an amazing writer, and an amazing teacher Mr. Martin. <br /><br />-Serli P.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661508496003454895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-11967032229224117802009-04-18T23:24:00.000-07:002009-04-18T23:24:00.000-07:00I would also miss you, as I have been following yo...I would also miss you, as I have been following your blog for some time. Take care of yourself, and please find some time to write, even if it is just for yourself.Denée Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702208333567752258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-80652895429930835462009-04-02T06:08:00.000-07:002009-04-02T06:08:00.000-07:00Oh...I wish you were my teacher...*sigh*Oh...I wish you were my teacher...*sigh*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-80207957017889077782009-03-30T23:04:00.000-07:002009-03-30T23:04:00.000-07:00I almost didn't leave a comment, no matter how man...I almost didn't leave a comment, no matter how many thoughts this essay stirred up in my mind. However, I felt greatly obligated to tell you that if you were gone, I would be one of the many people that would miss you. I hope you get better and keep writing, Mr. Martin.<BR/><BR/>- SosiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-2301531298438147952009-03-26T09:44:00.000-07:002009-03-26T09:44:00.000-07:00Dear Paul, I am an expat Angelino living in the ve...Dear Paul, I am an expat Angelino living in the very rural Midwest. I came accross your blog a year ago while looking for some fresh resources for the Lit. class I teach. Within a couple of days I had read all of your entries and have been hooked ever since. <BR/><BR/>That being said, I understand the position you are in all too well, having been forced to make similar choices. Choose what is best for you. If you never write a post again, know that there really are people, many unknown by you, that have already been helped, encouraged and amused by your wonderful writing.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10894631336116945550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-45906752602334751912009-03-26T07:50:00.000-07:002009-03-26T07:50:00.000-07:00As someone who has just discovered your site (than...As someone who has just discovered your site (thanks to William Michaelian), I’ve been working my way through the archives. While I understand the need to cut back, I hope you’ll do what extends the journey as long as possible. Best wishes, and thanks so much for sharing with your writing.Dwighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13688525659034403580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-10195103297256646522009-03-26T00:29:00.000-07:002009-03-26T00:29:00.000-07:00Mr. Martin,Thank you for this so eloquently and st...Mr. Martin,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this so eloquently and stoically stated essay; I, too, wish you health--may you continue to believe in spring.vazambam (Vassilis Zambaras)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14515165428574974933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-18410750474932426702009-03-25T22:20:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:20:00.000-07:00OH P.S that was Elda I forgot to add my name...*sm...OH P.S that was Elda I forgot to add my name...*smiles sheepishly*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-14804410444192194432009-03-25T22:18:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:18:00.000-07:00Hey, Mr. Martin. Okay where to begin…well this ent...Hey, Mr. Martin. Okay where to begin…well this entry got me to understand your perspective on the “debate” we had in class about the whole stress/college vs. doing your best/the best you can thing. I mean I’m standing on the edge of seventeen and at this point I can’t really think in the terms that I’m going to regret something in the future if I continue on this path filled with stress and so on and so forth but honestly it’s all we (I speak for all my friends and most my classmates) know. And even though we complain about it a hell of a lot, particularly in your class, it’s not self-absorption or self-pity because, you know what it’s your life, and our life and if we’re not thinking about ourselves and the situation we’ve put ourselves in then what are we supposed to think about, the mistakes the person down the street is making? I don’t think so. So yea, if I keep typing I’m just going to keep going in circles but all I can say for you is get better, and for me and the millions of other students on the road to self-destruction is “chill", because it might not even be worth it.<BR/><BR/>P.S FYI this article is spreading like wildfire!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-41467095291197621662009-03-25T22:09:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:09:00.000-07:00Mr. Martin, do not give up on teaching, the blog, ...Mr. Martin, do not give up on teaching, the blog, or your life. Keep fighting even if it seems the end of all hope, because in that dark tunnel there is always light. <BR/>Remember that people will always have the memories they shared with you. Your students, your friends, your family. They enjoy your company, your laughter, and your jokes. I wish you your health Mr. Martin.<BR/>-Vatche Y.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-7742467301408153152009-03-25T22:02:00.000-07:002009-03-25T22:02:00.000-07:00Thank you all for your comments and emails. I am ...Thank you all for your comments and emails. I am humbled and encouraged by your statements of support.<BR/><BR/>My students, especially, are so important to me. We spend so many days of our lives together. I know you are all under tremendous stress and pressure leading to AP exams. Hang in there; summer is coming. I know we can make it.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>Paul L. MartinPaul L. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571449117336295156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-69333805263354262872009-03-25T21:38:00.000-07:002009-03-25T21:38:00.000-07:00“who would miss me if I were gone?”many more peopl...“who would miss me if I were gone?”<BR/>many more people than you think...<BR/>I wish you health Mr. Martin, I know it's not easy, but you teach our class, so I know you can do it!<BR/>-Ani S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-73171371718885715452009-03-25T04:37:00.000-07:002009-03-25T04:37:00.000-07:00Paul, this is an incredible essay, one which I str...Paul, this is an incredible essay, one which I struggle to respond adequately to. (Isn't it remarkable that there are some sentiments that seem impossible to express truly? But as you say, here we go...)<BR/><BR/>Whatever it's worth, I have been reading your work for a substantial amount of time; I am finishing up a degree in English education (student teaching with juniors and seniors), and I happened upon your blog when looking for good teaching resources. What I found was that but a great deal more: interesting commentary on literature, but very compelling personal writing as well.<BR/><BR/>So believe me when I say that I agree with the sentiment of your friend - your writing will be missed, but it would be understandable if you had to let it go. It's not selfish to be concerned about your own well-being, and even though you appear to be conflicted (writing is mentally necessary but possibly physically detrimental), I think you would be justified in making either decision.<BR/><BR/>If you were never to write another thing for <I>The Teacher's View</I>, you would still be leaving behind something very beautiful and worthwhile. Keep fighting the urge to wallow in self-pity; most of us would do so well to have such an intimately reflective view of life, not to mention the eloquence to express it so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390199041521256086.post-65401045870394846062009-03-25T00:25:00.000-07:002009-03-25T00:25:00.000-07:00Mr. Martin,This blog entry is possibly the most to...Mr. Martin,<BR/><BR/>This blog entry is possibly the most touching one yet. I wish you health Mr. Martin.<BR/><BR/>Best Regards,<BR/>Andrew A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com