Sociology Courses | February 13, 2006

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Sociology of Violence

"Hello, class. Welcome, and please turn in your essays from last class on your reactions to playing the games provided to you."

Grissom then lectures briefly on The St. Valentine Day's Massacre and then dismisses class.

"On your way out, please take this reading, Chapter Nine of Flash Point: The American Mass Murderer by Michael D. Kelleher, and complete it by Wednesday."

What, it's perfectly appropriate in the spirit of the holiday!

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Sociology of the Paranormal

After greeting the class, Grissom gives a lecture and smiles, sitting half on his desk.

"So, easy discussion today. Do you believe in miracles?"

"Also, easy homework. I want you to do your own research into the phenomena, and see if anything changes your mind."

Comments

Re: After Class: 2/13

[chasingangela]

Angela blinked. "Huh? Oh. I, um, don't need help. I just saw you with the puppy and hopefully this didn't require x-ray vision and wanted to say hi. She's cute."

She is not asking about the fact he seems to be dating Ms. Sidle, because she really doesn't need to know that much about her teacher's actual lives.

Re: After Class: 2/13

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"You can, you know, pet her, if you'd like. She's very friendly," he says with just a hint of disdain in his voice.

The puppy also seems to think that some playtime with Angela is an excellent idea, and yips in agreement.

Re: After Class: 2/13

[chasingangela]

Angela picked up on the tone, and her eyes flashed a bit of hurt. "Okay," she said, bending down to pat the puppy anyhow. "Are you going to let Ms. Sidle name her, or did she come with a name?"

Re: After Class: 2/13

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Grissom only then realizes he should make sure his disdain is obviously for the dog's hyperactivity, and not Angela, or any one else who just happens to breathe in his presence when he's grumpy.

"No, no name yet. She was rescued by one of my colleagues in Washington, after someone abandoned her mother and the entire litter in a park. After a few weeks of cajoling I agreed to take her once she was six weeks old, and the timing just... worked out. I thought Ms. Sidle could name her."

"Any suggestions I should pass along?" Grissom says with a small smile, trying to keep his tone warm, as the puppy snuggles up to Angela as much as possible.

Re: After Class: 2/13

[chasingangela]

"Poor doggie," Angela cooed, playing with her. "She's lucky she got a good home. Um ... Perdita, maybe? Because she was lost? Or Blossom. She looks like a Blossom."

Re: After Class: 2/13

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"Does she?"

He looks down at the puppy as if honestly considering her blossom-esque-ness.

"Well, I'll write those suggestions down, thank you."

Re: After Class: 2/13

[chasingangela]

"She does," Angela insisted, then stood and brushed puppy fur off her jeans. "I hope Ms. Sidle appreciates her. She's a great dog."