Yay, Hil!

When I checked my grades I was rather surprised to have received an A in a class where I was expecting an A-, due to the fact that I had never received an A on anything in that class, but I had received a bunch of A-'s. But we never got our third paper back, and I also have no idea what I got on my final. However, I had another class where the teacher told me I had received an A for the class, and yet the final grade posted was an A-. I've also found that teachers often think an A- is just as good of a grade as an A, and they think you're crazy if you question how you can do better.

But I'm wondering if I should email the teacher to see what the hell happened, or if I should just accept it, especially since I did receive that other (unexpected) A.

It's raining here, and cold, for here. I have to get dressed and get to work, but I am very tempted to just stay in my jammies and read firefly quotes and then use it as an excuse to watch firefly.

Your plan sounds better than going to work, Lee. Besides, no one really expects anyone to do anything when it's raining. Too much of a strain. And people, like, drive crazy and stuff. You would be risking life and limb to go out in that. Plus it's the holidays. When people deserve to be off, watching Firefly.

Lee, plan B, baybee. Plan B.

Cindy, thank you.

Ali, why not just ask for the reason for the change from A- to A, not in a "I coul do better" way, but rather in a "what made the difference?" way, if I'm making myself clear.

Also, Lee, Alibelle, with all her As and stuff, is smart, and you should follow her advice.

I'm just barely a cultural Christian. It is reasonably often that it is assumed without evidence that I'm male, white, American and Christian. Thank dog I'm not a lesbian, say I.

It is irritating. And I know that people that wish me a Merry Christmas aren't trying to oppress me, and I'd be much more likely to fly off the handle at someone that wished me a happy Kwanza. I like to start my guessing with the vaguest, not with the most prominent. It's my version of politeness. It's not possible to apply it universally, but I don't really guess race or religion or orientation, and consider it disrespectful of me (please note -- "of me" before anyone decides I'm harshing on them) to go ahead with an assumption on any of them.

It's raining here, and cold, for here. I have to get dressed and get to work, but I am very tempted to just stay in my jammies and read firefly quotes and then use it as an excuse to watch firefly.

There's really no question as to what you should do.

I'm not Christian, but I wish people a Merry Christmas on Christmas Day, because I figure it's Christmas whether you are celebrating it or not, and it might as well be merry.

I have a friend who really doesn't like getting wished Happy Holidays, especially after Hannukah has passed, because he figured whoever is saying it really means "Merry Christmas" and is just trying to be non-objectionable and for some reason that bugs him more. I don't fully understand it myself, but there are certainly anti-"Happy Holidays" types out there.

You're making perfect sense, as always, Nilly. And I think I will email him, because I really am curious about the change. Since we had exactly one assignment, and I got an A. Maybe I'll have to ask about a No Takebacks rule. Hmm.

And now I can't resist. HAPPY KWANZAA, ita! If it helps, I don't think I've ever assumed you were male, white, American, Christian, or gay, though.

"Happy Holidays" is the phrase I tend to use. If someone chooses to be offended by that... well, I guess that is someone who is desperately looking for ways to be offended and I just did them a favor.

I'm a "Happy Holidays" person. Because virtually everybody celebrates some holiday or other at this time of year. (ETA: New Year's is a holiday, too. Though soem people use different calendars.)

"Merry Christmas" doesn't particularly bother me by itself, though it could as part of a pattern. And then there's the neighbor who "corrected" Hubs when he wished her "Happy Holidays."