Destin Towse

One of my former students, Destin, was in a serious car accident tonight. At this point all I know is that there is swelling around the brain, his lungs are bruised and he is on an oxygen machine for his breathing. He has not woken up at this point. I would appreciate it if any of you would be willing to say a prayer for him and his family. His mom is currently in Kansas City because her father is dying. I am sure this family would appreciate any prayers. Destin is a great kid. He also ran track for me. Thanks.

I got an update at 11:30pm. Destin is in a drug induced coma at this point. They said the next 48 hrs. is crucial.

Topless Women

I had a student ask me the following on Wednesday. "Ms. Leonard, how come in if a man has his shirt off in a movie the movie can still be rated PG. If a woman has her shirt off the movie is rated R." The following conversation than took place.

Me: "Well, probably because in our culture it is not proper for women to have their shirts off. Do you ever see men with their shirts off in the summer?"

Student: "If it is hot"

Me: "It is okay in our culture for men to do that. In other cultures it is okay for women to have their shirts off."

Student: "What about nude beaches? I think women should be able to go around with their shirts off"

Me: "There are some of those in America. So, what you are saying is that you would like me to go around without a shirt on?"

Student: silence

Me: "Or your mom?"

Student: silence

Me: "I ruined this for you, huh?"

At this point his friends started laughing at him and the conversation was over. This is not the first time he has asked me some weird questions. Last year he asked me what date-rape was and what a hysterectomy was. Oh, the adolescent male mind!