DEDICATION
This web blog is dedicated to all those underappreciated (and underpaid) professional educators who care deeply for their students both personally as well as academically and are willing, when all other options fail, to use corporal punishment to deter classroom misbehavior. Teachers Who Paddle is not a site that promotes sadism or the abuse of any student nor tolerates comments that support such a view. However, it is TWP’s opinion that the use of corporal punishment, if used judiciously, moderately, and sparingly, is not abusive. Those who strongly disagree or are offended by TWP’s position on corporal punishment in the previous sentence should click the back arrow on their window control panel and LEAVE NOW.
ABOUT THIS SITE
Welcome to our little blog! This blog teacherswhopaddle was started in August 2008 and continued through early November 2010. The four of us (Jenny, Wendy, Michelle and Blog Editor Renee) originally set out to give a teacher’s perspective on a very difficult issue -school corporal punishment- and ended up with one of the most viewed blogs in the wordpress community. In late 2010, the four of us decided that 113 posts were enough and discontinued writing new posts.
But like t.v. stars after the airing of the final episode of a t.v. series, we were just not satisfied with the fact that ALL future viewers would see the last post as the blog’s home page. So, I (Renee) decided to “rework” and “reorder” our blog so you, our readers, can read and better understand what we are all about. In the TABLE OF CONTENTS below, you will find a numerical list of all our posts with links for each one. Due to the technical limits of wordpress, you will have to “copy” and “paste” a link on your pc’s browser window in order to view that post. But if you cannot do this -Don’t worry! The old archive system still works -Although it may take longer to find the post you are looking for.
A couple of final notes. First, this is an “inactive” blog. By that, we mean that there is no posting of or replies to reader comments. The reason: The four of us have families and careers to tend to and that’s all we care to handle! Secondly, for those who wish to be a part of a dialogue: Check out the link NETWORK54 on our blogroll. It IS active and there are a LOT of forums. (Be forewarned: If you are a ranting anti c.p. zealot -Be ready to back up whatever you say because the Network54 folks can give as good as they get!)
Hope y’all find our posts insightful, informative, touching and heartening. Writing this blog certainly was for us!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. TEACHERS WHO PADDLE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01
3. MISSION STATEMENT & Other Things
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/2/
4. LEGAL ISSUES AND DEFINITIONS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/4/
5. IMPLEMENTS and TECHNIQUES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/5/
6. PART I: POLICY SUGGESTIONS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/6/
7. PART II: WHY TWP OPPOSES PADDLING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/7/
8. ABOUT US & YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/8/
9. INTRODUCING A “ROOKIE” TEACHER TO THE PADDLE & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/9/
10. MICHELLE GIVES HER FIRST PADDLING & THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF A NATIONAL C.P. BAN
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/10/
11. A TEACHER’S PADDLING: THE OTHER END
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/11/
12. TWP’s COMMENTARY ON “A TEACHER’S PADDLING: THE OTHER END”
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/12/
13. EDITORIAL:SELF-ESTEEM & DISCIPLINE, PADDLING IN SECONDARY SCHOOL: A CLARIFICATION
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/13/
14. EDITORIAL:SCHOOL STUPIDITY & WHAT TO DO AFTER PADDLING A STUDENT
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/14/
15. WENDY’S WORST(?) PADDLING & EDITORIAL: RED FLAGS TO WATCH FOR
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/15/
16. RENEE’S HALLOWEEN (AND FIRST) PADDLING & THE NEWEST FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/16/
17. A TEACHER/PRINCIPAL’S PAST AND PRESENT TROUBLE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/17/
18. TWP’s COMMENTARY ON “A TEACHER/PRINCIPAL’S PAST AND PRESENT TROUBLE & OUR THOUGHTS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/18/
19. MICHELLE’S ENCOUNTER WITH A P.T.A.V.E. MEMBER
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/19/
20. HOW JENNY HANDLED A PARENT’S PADDLING COMPLAINT
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/20/
21. I AM THANKFUL FOR…
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/21/
22. EDITORIAL: WORLD & U.S. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/22/
23. A DIFFERENT OUTCOME & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/23/
24. I WISH…
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/24/
25. OUT & IN
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/25/
26. AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BARAK OBAMA
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/26/
27. PADDLING & NON-PADDLING SCHOOLS: AN EX-STUDENTS PERSPECTIVE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/27/
28. PADDLING STATES AND GRADUATION RATES: A TWP “FACT CHECK” & A BAD SCHOOL BOARD DECISION
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/28/
29. EDITORIAL: INGRAHAM v. WRIGHT & MORE FACT CHECKING
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/29/
30. A TEACHER TAKES A STAND & YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/30/
31. Ingraham v. Wright: THE AFTERMATH and WHY IT MATTERS & YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/31/
32. WENDY’S MISTAKE, WHY TWP DOES NOT DIRECTLY POST COMMENTS and HOW TO SEND US YOUR COMMENTS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/32/
33. EDITORIAL: WHY THE “ANTI’S” HATE TWP & (LOTS OF) YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/33/
34. A REQUEST, MICHELLE RESPONDS & (MORE OF) YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/34/
35. FACT CHECK #3, EDITORIAL: A “NANCY” PROPOSAL, & “WE ARE NOT MAKING THIS UP!”
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/35/
36. SURPRISE NEWS ON GRADUATION RATES, WENDY RESPONDES, & READER RESPONSES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/36/
37. THE POWER AND MISUSE OF WORDS, JENNY RESPONDS, AND TWP’s POSITION ON JUDICIAL C.P.
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/37/
38. RENEE RESPONDS (AT LENGTH) & READER RESPONSES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/38/
39. AN OPEN LETTER TO Mr. JORDAN RIAK
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/39/
40. YOUR FAQ’s & P.T.A.V.E.’s NO-ANSWER
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/40/
41. P.T.A.V.E.’s (BELATED) RESPONSE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/41/
42. P.T.A.V.E.’s QUESTIONS, TWP’s RESPONSES & A SPECIAL TWP COMMENTARY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/42/
43. GUEST CONTRIBUTOR RESPONSES, MORE READER RESPONSES & “APPROPRIATE” PADDLES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/43/
44. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TWP TEACHER & YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/44/
45. AWARD WINNERS, BUMPER STICKERS, READING LISTS/VACATIONS & A TWP COMMENTARY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/45/
46. WE’RE BACK, UPDATES & OTHER THINGS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/46/
47. RENEE RESPONDS TO READER’S QUESTIONS & READER’S COMMENTS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/47/
48. WHAT EVERY TEACHING APPLICANT NEEDS TO KNOW: A TWP PERSPECTIVE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/48/
49. JENNY AND THE CASE OF “THE MISSING FROG” & YOUR FAQ’s
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/49/
50. JENNY ANSWERS & HOW TO (AND NOT TO) PLAN COMMUNITY GROWTH
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/50/
51. RENEE’S DOUBLE” PADDLING & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/51/
52. TWP’S ADVICE TO “STUDENT-TEACHERS”, PROF. N COMMENTARY/TWP’S RESPONSE, & TWP YEAR 1 REVIEW
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/52/
53. A SPECIAL MEMO
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/53/
54. RENEE’S REPORT ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE WORKSHOP, A PREVIEW OF FUTURE TWP POSTS, & MORE PROF. N COMMENTARY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/54/
55. RENEE’S PADDLE INSPECTIONS & RENEE vs. “THE OL’ BALL COACH”
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2011/01/page/55/
56. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #2, R.C. pt. I, READER COMMENT/TWP RESONSE & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/
57. TEACHER FEATURE: MICHELLE PADDLES A “FLIRT”, R.C. pt. II & PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #3
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/2/
58. A TWP COMMENTARY, R.C. pt. III & PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #4
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/3/
59. A READER COMMENTS/TWP’S RESPONSE, TEACHER FEATURE DOUBLE: WENDY and MICHELLE RESPOND & PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #5 (RENEE PADDLES)
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/4/
60. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #6, R.C. pts. IV and V, UNBELIEVABLE! & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/5/
61. MORE READER’S COMMENTS/TWP’S RESPONSES, TEACHER FEATURE:JENNY/WENDY (AUBURN DUO), R.C. pt. VI, PROF. N COMMENTS/TWP RESPONDS & PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #7
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/6/
62. READER’S (SILLY) QUESTIONS FOR JENNY/WENDY, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #8, R.C. pt. VII & FACEBOOK “FACEOFF”
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/7/
63. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE weeks #8 and #9, EDITORIAL: A “GOOD” STATE LAW?, R.C. pt. VIII, PROF. N. VISITS THE U.S.A. & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/8/
64. TWP SPECIAL: A MEMPHIS “MELTDOWN”, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #10 (RENEE PADDLES AGAIN!), TEACHER FEATURE: MICHELLE’S FIRST WEEK & R.C. pt. IX
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/9/
65. SPECIAL MEMO FROM MICHELLE TO PAULA FLOWE, A TWP COMMENTARY, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #11 & R.C. pt. X
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/10/
66. JENNY’S FIRST PADDLING, PRO. N. RESPONDS, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #12 & R.C. pt. XI
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/11/
67. TWP SPECIAL: A PRINCIPAL’S WARNING TO TWP, A “NON-INTERVIEW” INTERVIEW, EDITORIAL: “ON/OFF” & R.C. pt. XII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/12/
68. LESSONS FROM OHIO & LIKELY OUTCOMES, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week 13 & R.C. pt. XIII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/13/
69. Q/A ON NASHIA’S PADDLING, WENDY’S FIRST PADDLING & I AM THANKFUL FOR…
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/14/
70. COMMENTS FROM ARIZONA/TWP REPLIES, HOW WE SPENT THANKSGIVING & JUST FOR LAUGHS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/15/
71. TEACHER FEATURE: CONSEQUENCES OF A “FOUL” MOUTH, A “DISCIPLINE PLAN” FROM ARIZONA, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week 14/15, & R.C. pt. XIV
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/16/
72. TWP’S CRITIQUE OF “A DISCIPLINE PLAN FROM ARIZONA”
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/17/
73. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE week #15/16 (RENEE PADDLES A BOY), R.C. pt. XV & I WISH…
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/18/
74. SHARON’S “FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE”, TWP’S COMMENTARY ON “SHARON”, READER REACTIONS & NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/19/
75. A TWP DISCIPLINE PLAN, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS & WHAT ABOUT TWP’S KIDS IN SCHOOL?
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/20/
76. TEACHER FEATURE: MICHELLE GOES TO CALIFORNIA!, RENEE CHRONICLES XVI & “SHARON”/TWP FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/21/
77. MICHELLE ANSWERS “TONY BRIAN” AND CO., A TEACHER’S REGRET, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS II & R.C. pt. XVII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/22/
78. A TWP SPECIAL: CHILD ABUSER/TEACHERS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS III, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: JANUARY & R.C. pt. XVIII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/23/
79. A RETIRED TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS IV, R.C. pt. XIX & PROF. N. REPLIES/TWP RESPONDS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/24/
80. A TWP COMMENTARY ON C.P. AND TEACHER TRAINING, TWP ANSWERS “TIME WELL SPENT”, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS V, R.C. pt. XX & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/25/
81. A TEACHER-STUDENT “REUNION”, TEACHER AFTERMATH I & R.C. pt. XXI
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/26/
82. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A C.P. BAN, TEACHER AFTERMATH II, JENNY’S FIRST WEEK & R.C. pt. XXII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/27/
83. TWP RESPONDS, PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: FEBRUARY, AFTERMATH III, A “WRONG” PADDLE & R.C. pt. XXIII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/28/
84. EDITORIAL: RESTRAINTS/ISOLATION, TWP COMMENTARY ON 14TH AMENDMENT, AFTERMATH IV, PROF. N. RESPONDS, R.C. pt. XXIV & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/29/
85. THE ANTI’S REAL FEAR OF CAMERAS, REV. WADE/TWP Q/A, TWP SNEAK PREVIEW & R.C. pt. XXV
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/30/
86. RECOLLECTIONS BY JENNY pt. I, GOOD NEWS FROM ALEXIS & STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt. I
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/31/
87. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: MARCH, RECOLLECTIONS BY JENNY pt. II & STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt. II
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/32/
88. TWP VS. THE “TALKING CHAIR”, RECOLLECTIONS BY WENDY & STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt.III
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/33/
89. RECOLLECTIONS BY MICHELLE & STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt. IV
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/34/
90. HOW A TWP ADMINISTRATOR SPENDS HER WEEKEND & TEACHER FEATURE: MICHELLE, A FIREDRILL AND FIREWORKS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/35/
91. TWP’S Rx FOR BULLYING, TWP’S PERSPECTIVE ON “JESSICA SERAFIN” & STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt. V
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/36/
92. JENNY AND THE “LOST CHILD”, A “DISHONEST” PROPOSAL, STUDENT TEACHING CHRONICLES OF RENEE pt. VI & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/37/
93. AWARD WINNERS II, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS II, VACATION READING LIST, JENNY/WENDY SHOOTOUT & RENEE’S FIRST DAY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/38/
94. A LETTER TO THE U.S. CONGRESS
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/39/
95. WE’RE BACK!, WHAT WE DID ON OUR SUMMER VACATIONS & READER’S (SILLY) COMMENTS/TWP’S REPLIES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/40/
96. A “REV.” EXPOSED, WHAT EVERY NEW TEACHER SHOULD KNOW & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/41/
97. SCHOOL C.P. and LEGAL TROUBLE: WHAT TO DO/NOT TO DO & 2 READER COMMENTARIES/TWP REPLIES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/42/
98. A TWP “INSERVICE”, TWP’S “SNEAK PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS & OUTRAGEOUS COMMENTS/TWP’S RESPONSES
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/43/
99. RENEE AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE RETREAT, RENEE’S TEACHER EVALUATIONS, PROF. N. COMMENTARY & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/44/
100. RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. I, RENEE vs. “THE OL’BALL COACH” & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/45/
101. GUEST EDITORIAL, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. II & MICHELLE’S FIRST DAY ANNOUNCEMENT
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/46/
102. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: A NEW YEAR, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. III & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/47/
103. ALUMNI INQUIRES TO RENEE, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. IV & AN AMANDA UPDATE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/48/
104. EDITORIAL: THE “DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR” MYTH, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. V & ATHLETIC ADVENTURES OF MICHELLE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/49/
105. RENEE’S 1ST TEACHER EVALUATIONS, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. VI & ALUMNI INQUIRES TO MICHELLE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/50/
106. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE: 1ST PADDLING OF THE YEAR, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. VII & ATHLETIC ADVENTURES OF WENDY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/51/
107. HOW TO/NOT TO TALK TO AN ADMINISTRATOR, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt VIII & TEACHER FEATURE: MICHELLE GIVES A “GOOD” ONE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/52/
108. RIDICULOUS QUESTIONS TO MICHELLE, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. IX & ATHLETIC ADVENTURES OF JENNY
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/53/
109. A READER’S COMMENTARY, ATHLETIC ADVENTURES OF RENEE, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. X & YOUR FAQ’S
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/54/
110. A PRE-ELECTION PRIMER, HOW CONGRESSWOMAN RENEE WOULD DO IT! & RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. XI
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/55/
111. WE WIN!!!, A WAY FORWARD & RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS pt. XII
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/56/
112. 2 IMPORTANT OPEN LETTERS, TWP ANALYSIS: THE GETTYSBURG OF THE ANTIS, IF I WERE A FLY ON THE WALL… & A SPECIAL MESSAGE
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/12/page/57/
113. PROF. N COMMENTARY, OTHER READER COMMENTS, RENEE CHRONICLES: THE COLLEGE YEARS-GENERATIONS,TWP: 40 YEARS LATER & GOOD BYE!
https://teacherswhopaddle.wordpress.com/2010/11/