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Surely Knot That Many

Now a days, there are so many distractions,
And computers to figure our transactions!
It comes to mind,
We just may find,
Seven out of five people are bad at fractions!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/8/2019 7:30:00 PM

Here's to fractured fractions, Pat. I think I'm going to call you 'The Good Humor Man!' You're doing a great job of filling that bill. Best wishes, Gershon

Pat Adams
Date: 9/9/2019 7:14:00 AM

OK! I've certainly been called worse than that!! Have a good day Gershon!.......80)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/8/2019 1:36:00 PM

Pat, I often worry about the ability of today's students to do much without technology. Enjoyed your use of humor to point out this troubling problem. Best wishes, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/9/2019 2:17:00 PM

The day I can't do simple math to determine what 20% off would be for a purchase, it's time to hang it up. I don't even know how to use an App. Need to rent a teen to help. But as you say, the graphics are great.

Pat Adams
Date: 9/9/2019 7:13:00 AM

Well, that's a good point. I was here when we first had home computers and they were programmable. I got back in to algebra, with formulas and what not. Now, years later it's all app's and push a button for your answer! Man, the graphics are sure great though!..........80)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/6/2019 9:49:00 PM

Thanks for the colourful explanation. Cheers!

Pat Adams
Date: 9/7/2019 7:26:00 AM

Cheers back at ya!..........80)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/6/2019 6:04:00 PM

G'day Pat … you must work for the government Pat - another beauty - Lindsay

Pat Adams
Date: 9/7/2019 7:27:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay, I appreciate that!!.......80)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/6/2019 4:19:00 PM

Sounds like me in pre-algebra, looking for uncommon denominators!

Pat Adams
Date: 9/6/2019 5:05:00 PM

I liked Geometry but not Algebra much. Didn't see how it would relate to anything I would do in life. When programmable home computers first came out, I realized I should have paid more attention. I was still able to make over a hundred games on it though!......80)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/6/2019 7:15:00 AM

Are you a Robin Williams fan. I’m curious as the name Pat Adams is close to Patch Adams which is one of my favourite Robin William’s movies.

Pat Adams
Date: 9/6/2019 5:03:00 PM

Absolutely, but that's not why I was named Pat. My name is Roger Patrick Adams. My dad's name was Roger, so they called me Pat. When my little brother came along they named him Mike, after the old Irish Pat and Mike Jokes that were going around at the time!.....destiny maybe?!!.......80)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/5/2019 9:28:00 AM

Ha ha, I like it. I think thee out of one men would agree with my assessment.

Pat Adams
Date: 9/5/2019 11:09:00 PM

I'm one of those myself!! Thanks for commenting Richard!......pat