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Spotlight On...Heyteach
From thanking the efforts of active members to posting health tidbits in the Soapboxes, Heyteach's presence is visible in every corner of KnowPost.
Parables, notable quotes and wise anecdotes all seem to find their way into her writing. And when a crisis comes around, there is no one better to have by your side than Heyteach. Her logical, sound advice and kind sentiments could help even the most troubled souls.
As our #1 member approaches the phenomenal milestone of 10,000 questions answered, let's take a look back at some of the answers that have helped put Heyteach in the number one spot!
Heyteach on insurance:
You really aren't fighting a battle about whether the medical community admits FMS exists--it does. You're fighting a battle with an insurance company that does not want to pay--lower profits for them.
Heyteach on the meaning of life:
Who are we? Children of the God who loves us.
Why are we here? To love and serve the Lord and fulfill His purpose. Is
there really a God? Yes. If nothing else, consider Pascal's wager (he was
a mathematician): either there is or is not a God. If there is no God,
living your life as though one existed can't really hurt you. If there
is a God, you will wish you lived your life as though He existed...
And men:
Overwatering and freezing would be problems. If
they're way out of their natural areas of growth, I would not be surprised
to find they are susceptible to parasites that would not normally be present
in their native areas. Just kidding, that was about a cactus.
Heyteach on self-improvement:
I would, however, consider sitting down, one-on-one
with people I respect who I feel know me well and say to them, "I am interested
in improving myself. I personally think I need to be more x or less y or
some such. Given what you know about me, can you make some suggestions
on how I can do that?" I think that's a lot less threatening to the other
party, and as you're in control and saying you want to make changes in
that area, they are likely to feel you're not going to be offended when
they respond.
Heyteach on KnowPost:
I'm here less than two weeks, so I don't have
a great deal of history to go on. It seems that "philosophical" questions
have the best potential. Right now, for example, we have "What is the meaning
of life?" When one person answers that question, there is still an infinity
of possible answers left....Why did I answer this question? It aroused
my curiousity and I was hoping some thoughts I enter might spark more comments
which would give me a better sense yet for the community.
Heyteach on knowledge:
I've got my Mensa card, so according to the way
academics define intelligence, I've been "certified." I, however, do NOT
think that SAT scores are a good description of intelligence....I think
a high SAT score is encouraging for a student planning to pursue academics
in the traditional sense. However, "not doing well" on the SAT can be attributed
to a variety of other factors and to me, is no "proof" that the person
lacks intelligence. To me intelligence includes the ability to learn new
information, to make use of that information (apply it), to evaluate it,
and to express that knowledge to others.
Heyteach on education:
As a college teacher of 15 years, I have some
experience in education. I have successfully taught "unteachable" students
(as in people with IQs of around 70) because I do not believe they are
unteachable....I do find they are slower in learning and may need more
individual time and more creative approaches, but I think a good deal of
"IQ" concepts are a load.
Heyteach on the afterlife:
I hope I don't "need" an NDE [near-death experience]
to get my act together, but it seems a small price to pay to get the upper
floor in eternity!
Heyteach on freedom of speech:
First, I don't think everyone is entitled to say
everything that crosses their mind. A sense of respect for other's feelings
and the open, accessible nature of the site should be considered. I read
a great example once when someone said they were in a store and someone
lit up a cigarette. The clerk told the person there was no smoking allowed.
"It's a free country and you sell cigarettes," was the surly answer. The
clerk intelligently replied, "It's not your store and there are laws. We
also sell toilet paper, but we don't expect you to use that in public either."
Heyteach on the scientific method:
The "social sciences" are pretty "iffy" as it
is to begin with (don't write me hate mail, I have a grad degree in the
field as well. There is a lot of slop passing for science out there, especially
in social sciences.
On sexuality:
Whether one could measure such an ephemeral concept
anyhow is irrelevant to everyone's life. The morally stunted will run to
the "research" and "justify" their inability to keep a zipper up (and that
goes for the women too). Those who know better will shake our heads in
disgust and hope we can impart some sense of decency to those we are closest
to.
Is there anything she won't answer?:
There are a few categories I like better than
the others: the "deep philosophical" ones about religion or government
(frequently Pahlavan questions it turns out!); creative, offbeat ones like
"what perfume scent are you"; ones calling for funny responses; advice
questions on most any topic--look out Ann & Abby; and science/health
questions I know the answer to!
Don't you dare rate her one star:
In the abstract, the thought of killing another
does not appeal to me. However, at times, based on certain particularly
heinous crimes, the urge does rear its ugly head!
Heyteach gets tough:
I think under the right circumstances I can kill--and
in some, I fear, just like T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) be able to say, I
like it. Now THAT is a scary thought.
Be afraid. Be very afraid:
If I pull my gun, I'm willing to kill. I'm a good
shot, but I'm not sniper quality.
Personal comments below...
You have touched the life of every single KnowPost member. We would be hard-pressed to find a person who hasn't answered one of your 622 questions, received one of your 10,000 answers or read one of your 829 Soapboxes.
You have comforted those in need, offered information to the confused and even put a few people in their place! It is rare to find someone who has such warmth and kindness who knows when it's time to take a stand on important issues.
As you reach the incredible milestone of 10,000 answers posted, all of KnowPost would like to thank you for making such a positive contribution to our community! You are a mentor, confidante, advisor and friend and we appreciate all that you have done for us!
Thank you Laurie!
Tara
Cjoh:
Its always heyteach
at the top of my long
list
She's a smart sapling.
Cyndy10:
Laurie is the Tiger Woods of KnowPost. We are
not even playing on her golf course. She's got the KnowPost thing down
cold. She's so prolific it's scary, and what's even more incredible is
the quality and range of her answers. I don't know where she finds the
time, because I spend in excess of 70 hours a week here and she is pulling
ahead of me daily. She also keeps us informed and entertained with a wide
array of interesting and informative soaps. All in all, in every way, Laurie
has earned her #1 spot at KnowPost. Congratulations Laurie, on hitting
the 10,000 mark!
Connecta:
Heyteach, Laurie,
I would like to thank you for the contact and the dialogues and debates we have experienced with each other during the past year and more. I have relished your answers to my questions. I have enjoyed so many of your kind and informed answers to so many seekers of both information and support. Your heart is kind and your are most responsive.
It is nice to have you in my world.
Thank you.
Ray Johnson,
"connecta"
Witty1: Congratulations on your 10,000th answer! Your dedication and loyalty to your fellow KnowPost associates has been an inspiration to us all! Thank you for allowing us the privilage of knowing you!
Psykomom:
Laurie has been much of the life, breath and personality
of KnowPost. She is so well read, intelligent, always ready to help and
always ready to praise somebody else here when they have accomplished something
important. She also posts many, many items from newspapers, scientific
papers, etc. Items that most of us would normally have not found, but is
of great interest to us. She is so generous with her time, her knowledge
and her heart. She is one of the first friends I made at KnowPost and I
am so happy and proud of the fact that we remain close friends today and
I hope always. I cannot think of enough words to praise her for all she
has done for all of us, but I am proud to have her as a friend. To me,
she really should be known as "The Queen of KnowPost". Nobody else is more
deserving.
Beso:
Heyteach:
Congratulations on a magnificent effort on reaching 10,000 answers. Not only have you answered so many but you have maintained an excellent score throughout. This shows a high degree of sincerity.
For me the most outstanding answer you gave to one of my questions was:
http://www.knowpost.com
Thanks so much.
Beso.
Breakup:
Heyteach took time out from her busy KnowPosting
to cmail a special condolence message to me when she learned of a loss
I suffered recently. Our Laurie has a special talent for sending a helpful
note where it's needed most -- whether in soaps, questions, answers or
cmails. Thanks for being here, heyteach.
Auburn23: dear heyteach:
thanks so much for all your contributions to knowpost!! congrats on the 10,000 answer mark!!auburn/maggie
Swords:
Since joining KnowPost 5 months ago, I have not
only enjoyed reading Laurie's posts but have learned much along the way.
Laurie's answers are always full of knowledge and experience and she is
certainly a huge asset to the site. It is a joy to talk with her both privately
in ceremail where she shows great humour, but also in the soaps where her
wisdom flows just as freely as in her KP answers.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 10,000th ANSWER, LAURIE!!!
Andrew
Amyshea:
You can count on Laurie to give a well-rounded,
solid answer to just about any question. I love her 'down-to-earth-ness'.
I wish I had a pal like her to drink coffee with on a regular basis! Congratulations
Heyteach! It's nice to know you in this modern-day way!
Persh:
You've put far more than your share into Know?ost.
How you've got the energy, time or effort, I have no idea. I know where
you've got the smarts from, and I'm glad you're using your intelligence
to help us all out.
Your efforts to show how to lead the way by doing,
not talking, is exemplary, as usual.
Thank you. I know you've helped me out.
After I get my magic wand, (sorry, but I'm going
to shortstop it at least once for myself), I'll pass it along to you, and
you can fix everyone elses troubles. I hope you'll leave a little magic
to use for yourself, tho. You're almost too giving. Someone is going to
be the lucky recipient of your love and caring. They have no idea just
how lucky they're going to be.
WSAHM: I want to join the masses at KP in congratulating You, Laurie, on this incredible achievement!
Laurie, wonderful! You soar beyond the limits! Heyteach, amazing!
Jocelyne
AmyLeigh:
Laurie,
You are one of the reasons I've hung around KP for so long. I do love KP, but it just wouldn't be the same without you. When I first started browsing KP, back before I became more social, I noticed your answers right away. You always give well thought, in- depth answers. You are very honest, even when its not what the asker wants to hear. You are even willing to research to get an answer for someone in need. When I'm rating answers I can always recognize a Heyteach answer before I've even seen your name.
You helped keep me sane when I thought I was going to be pregnant forever. You offered information and support. I appreciate your occasional ceremails just checking in to see how I'm doing. Those mean so much to me. Its nice to get ceremails directing to me information you thought I might be interested in. I know you do these things for others here at this site and that is what makes you so amazing.
There was a time when you thought about leaving the site. As I told you before I don't think I could have stayed around if not for you. I love KP but I was so busy trying to get used to Joey. I didn't have time to interact with the members of KP. I couldn't answer questions or keep up with the soaps. I was losing motivation to log on. If you had left I wouldn't have stayed around much longer. I'm grateful that you decided to stick it out.
Congrats on reaching 10,000. I look forward to seeing you reach 20,000. ;0)
Love, AmyLeigh
Yates: From one teacher to another - congratulations! (and keep going)
Angelbee:
Dear Laurie,
congratulations!! 10,000 answers that is awesome..
I am impressed..
I think you have touched every one of us on kp
and we are all grateful for your kindness and your endless generosity of
time and effort you have given all of us..
I have written you and asked you questions and
advice and you were always there with a good answer and good advice and
I thank you . You are a kind sweet lady and I wish for you happiness and
good health. God Bless and Thanks for being you!
angelbee/Debbie
Minga:
Simply,
Thank You.
Ingrid:
A big hug and heartfelt thanks for all the advice,
information, scoldings, concern, and entertainment that constitute your
10,000 answers. To a wonderful woman who gives so much of herself to others.
Laurie, congratulations on the BIG 10,000. WE LOVE YOU!!
ChrisLK7:
Way back in June of '99, when I was a newbie here,
I had a real need to identify poison ivy & to understand the mechanism
& control of it's allergenic oil. At the time time, I thought myself
an accomplished web searcher, but kept running into dead ends. Throwing
my pride to the wind, I posted my Q. Within an hour I received an outstanding
response, complete w/ several exceptional websites. Between the respondent's
pseudonym & his answer, I established in my mind a clear picture of
a bespectacled, dark-haired, middle-aged, highschool science teacher -
or possibly college professor - from Connecticut. Indebted, I ceremailed
this guy, thanking him for his outstanding A & commented that he had
obviously had to deal w/ this matter in the past. He responded saying,
in effect, he had not previously researched the subject, but simply enjoyed
knowledge. I WAS HOOKED ON KP. Having since read 100's of his As &
checked out his profile, I now know him to be a deepthinking, principled,
exceptionally knowledgeable, cute little smiley-faced 2-year-old girl from
somewhere in Arizona. I can think of no other on this site who can tackle
the spectrum of Qs so adroitly as she. Truly she is a woman of character,
intellect & empathy. Impressive indeed. Wish that I could struggle
just 1/2 as successfly w/ life's difficulties as does she. With regard
to KP, any A, soap or ceremail posted by heyteach is well worth reading.
Without heyteach my activity on this site would be greatly diminished;
I particularly value her responses to my personal concerns.
BIG THANX heyteach !!!
Chris
Savia:
Congratulations, Laurie!
LLDY:
WOW!! What do you say about someone who has taught
us so much, laughed with us, cried with us and loves this site so much
that she has actually answered all of these questions? Positive answers,
interesting answers, informing answers, answers that make us think! Thank
you Laurie. You've been a great friend and a great inspiration. Good Luck
on your next 10,000! We all know you'll do it!
Linda
Kileana:
heyteach,
I would just like to say thank you for all of the answers you have provided for my questions. You have given me some wonderful advice and you have really made a difference in how I think about and view the world around me.
Congratulations on 10,000 answers!!
Kileana
GreyEyes:
I remember my first meeting with Laurie way back
in July of 1999. I was new to KP and was posting questions like mad and
she answered one I had asked that went something like this - If a person
from the 15th century was magically transported to the 20th century he/she
would eventually die - what do you think would be the cause of death? heyteach's
answer intrigued me enough to send my very first ceremail and you can't
imagine how thrilled I was when she actually answered! She was the first
KP'er I "spoke" to way back then and we've been schmoozing ever since.
Laurie is well known in my household - I often tell my husband something
she has said or share a c-mail with him. She has helped me more than she
will ever know with some personal struggles I have been going through with
my daughters. Because I've printed many of her c-mails and shared them
with my husband, he has been a recipient of her encouraging words as well.
Laurie, you're by far the smartest woman I know,
online AND off. You are one of the few people on KnowPost I would love
to meet in person - I know we'd become friends! Thank you for being you,
Laurie! Congratulations on answering 10,000 questions! Maybe we should
re-name the site to KnowTeach or TeachPost....:)
Deb aka GreyEyes
Nickfry: Dear heyteach,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a magnificent effort achieving 10,000 answers. You are royalty in the knowpost community.Nick from Australia
Jakimbro:
What could I possibly say about Laurie that somebody
else hasn't already said better? Just that for me she is a compass; a guiding
light so to speak of rationalism, compassion, and intelligence. She has
set a standard here that most of us would love to emulate. In short she's
one smart cookie and I love her & love to read her prose.
Thanks!
Jerry
Chelsea1:
She was one of the first KPers to welcome me,
and to make me feel as if I really belonged here.
Over the past five months, I've come to "know"
her, in that I can tell with about 75% accuracy if she's the one asking/answering
a question. This is a testimony to her consistency, which is just one element
of her sweet character.
I'd say the other most important element of heyteach's
character is her persistent decency. She can disagree with you mightily,
but she never carps, calls names, natters, or snipes. (Sounds like a law
firm -- "Hello, Carp, Natter, and Snipes, How can I help you?")
She is the first one there, when a bran-new KPer
hesitantly sticks a toe into the water. She yells, "Come on in! The water's
fine!"
That's how I was welcomed to KP, and largely because
of Laurie, not a day has gone by in 5 months that I didn't "check in" for
at least 1/2 hr. every day. (More often, for three hours! LOL.)
This site inspires loyalty and friendship, and
Laurie is the Chief Ambassador.
BBane91:
Laurie, I'm glad to have you as the matron of
KP. Thanks for your contribution to the site, your friendship, and the
love you have to give. The only thing larger than our wealth of knowledge
is your heart. Congrats on reaching 10000!
Love
Joshua
(BBane91)
Flogo:
When I first became involved with KP I noticed
that HeyTeach was a most prolific contributor to this site. At that time
she had about 2000 answers. And now look at her! What a fantastic record.
Her answers run the gamut from A to Z and back again. I have had the great
good fortune to have corresponded with her on different subjects and she
is always so kind (even when I made errors) and so generous with her advice
and logical answers. What a wonderfully knowledgable person she is. It
has been an absolute privilege to have had her friendship and I hope it
continues forever. HeyTeach, you are an inspiration to everyone. Thank
you for your wit and knowledge. I count you as a wonderful friend. I have
learned so much from you. Hugs forever.
Tehuti:
In my time here I've come to consider you one
of my 'cyber-aunts.' I hope it's enough of a tribute to be 'related' to
a nut like me!! And if that's not enough...I have $74 and a little gold
cup with your name on it! (As soon as I find the label-maker, that is.)
;)
--Tehuti
Solana:
Heyteach was one of the first people here that
I ceremailed. She and I had a few very interesting conversations, and she
was one of those who first made me fel welcome here. Since day one I have
looked for, and looked forward to her responses and her opinions. Even
those I did not agree with were interesting, and no one can state a case
better than Laurie. Congratulations for this acomplishment, Laurie.. and
I will look forward to the next 10,000.
Coney: heyteach ;) whee-ha! you made the big one!
i have enjoyed and in some cases profited by your answers and good sense. thank you for being a knowposter!
Mlgd:
Dear Laurie,
Congratulations on 10,000 answers! A magnificent
accomplishment made even more valuable by the quality seen in your responses.
Your answers are ever knowledgeable, compassionate and honest! Keep up
the good work. You are a KnowPost icon for all to see and admire!
Mary
Thank you for
each and every one of your 10,000 answers Heyteach!
We hope to
see many more to come!
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