Basketball Practice, Gym, Sunday Morning

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

Tyler is moving a little stiffly this morning, thanks to a certain spar with someone who kicked. Hard. And hit. Also hard.

But it's Sunday morning, so he's in the gym for practice. He's lined up practice mats and balls and is trying to dribble left-handed.

He's getting better at it.

[OOC: OCD is up. Go forth and practice. I'll be around until about 1 p.m. EST, and then slowplay as usual.]

Lying and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them, Class #2, Library

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Following a handwavey e-mail to his students, Jarod was holding class in the library. Even though he had gotten his voice back, he still looked rough--a large piece of gauze was taped to his left temple and forehead. He sat at one of the tables and a large bottle of water was at his side.

"Good afternoon. Last class, you were to decided on what roles you want to play, or what roles you were best suited to play. This class is about fitting into that role better. One of the easiest ways for that to happen is to learn the correct jargon--if you sound like you know what you're talking about and act like you know what you're talking about, people will believe you do, even if you really don't."

"So," he said, taking a few swallows of water, "to that end, use the books and the internet to familiarize yourself with the jargon of your chosen role, and hold a conversation with someone else, using some of it to enhance your credibility. It doesn't have to be complicated--just nice to meet you, what do you do for a living, and go on from there."

"Here is a list of websites to get you started." He passed out a handout. "Good luck."

( jargon, ho )

[ooc: Same goes, not available until 6 pm, etc.]

History of (Earth) Music, Monday Afternoon

[not_entirely]

Lucas sat in his chair again when the students arrived. This time, there were harps, mandolins, lutes, and small electronic keyboards with organ sounds programmed in along with the flutes, though the drums and digeridoos were missing. He smiled at the class once they'd gathered and signed in.

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"So, let's see what you can do with some of the more complex instruments. Like last time, I have earplugs and aspirin if anyone decides they want it. Then let's talk. What, if anything, strikes you about this kind of music? Are there any other ideas that you think would be easier to express musically rather than verbally?"

[ooc: ocd is a comin'. As with last time, links are to Amazon for folks who want to listen. I will ping in where I can and it's warranted, but will probably have to SP for much of tomorrow while at work. Any errors in info are probably entirely mine]