Not much is up with English with McCabe these days since I retired from my position as an English professor at Pasadena City College. I'll be stopping by PCC from time to time, but for now I'm off to other things.
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Bravo! I will be getting my bachelor's degree soon, but you continue to remain my favorite english professor. Working as an english tutor at PCC, I would consistently sing your praises and invite students to look at poetic works in a very McCabean style, with an open and ever-inquisitive mind. Your ability to find beauty and sadness in works of art was truly inspiring and remains with me. You will be remembered, Mr. McCabe.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Anonymous! Congratulations on your progress through school and to be soon earning your degree. Thank you for your kind words. Teachers--or any of us--never know what we mean to their students or others. I'm glad that your time with me was a good one. I'm sure it was worthwhile to me, too. There is nothing like the pleasure I had in reviewing a poem with students. Take care of yourself and say hello to me through my email, mccabecj@sbcglobal.net or on facebook, if you wish. .... Chris McCabe
ReplyDeleteDropping by to say hello! I took your English 1B and 1C class almost a decade ago and I still remember taking a trip to Huntington Library for a writing assignment about the Civil War. Looking back, those were such pleasant times. I hope you are well and safe in this pandemic.
ReplyDeleteA hello back to you RCS. With typos and grammatical errors generously sprinkled about my response. Ah, the pleasures of a former English teacher. A pleasure in not having to follow some rules, but not an excuse for not getting back to you--except for my daily distractions from tapping on a screen and keyboard the size of two thumbtacks. And I just don't get on ol' English with McCabe these years. Nevertheless, it was a joy to read such finely crafted sentences as yours and know that you have some wonderful memories of visiting the Huntington. Hearing that makes a retired teacher's own experiences that much more satisfying. All the best--good health and happiness--to you, RCS. --CJM
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