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You are likely confused by the title of this blog - Propulsion is Unacceptable! It comes from an interesting occurance during my first year of teaching. It is one of many times when a comedic event has led to learning a life lesson. Which brings us back to this blog - a chance to share some of the lessons I've learned over the years and amuse all of you out there.

So where does "propulsion is unacceptable" come from? It was roughly five years ago and my students were coming back from a fieldtrip. Two girls were walking up the stairs behind one of the boys who was pontificating, as he had a tendency to do. What the girls heard was "I don't believe in propulsion, propulsion is unacceptable!". The girls, naturally, were bemused and highly entertained by the comment. How can propulsion not be acceptable? It is, to say, somewhat crucial to everyday life. What was actually said was "I don't believe in abortion, abortion is unacceptable!"

Life Lesson: Be very clear in what you are saying - you have no idea how others are going to take it.