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Robert E. Jordan
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0 posted 2008-07-06 08:47 AM


Angelo’s early days were marked
with a dose of low self esteem.  

People knew who he was,
and where he came from.  

That all changed one day
in tenth grade,
when his math teacher made
a simple statement:

“After looking over the last batch of I. Q. tests,
it seems we will have to pay closer attention to Angelo.”

That really ticked Angelo off.  
After class, Angelo confronted his math teacher,
and told him to please keep his low I. Q. to himself,
and not announce it to the rest of the math class.

Angelo’s math teacher,
didn’t even look up
from the test papers
he was studying.  

He simply stated to Angelo.

“What I meant Angelo,
was that you have a very high I. Q.,
it’s well above 135.  
You’re a very smart boy.”

Angelo was on his way.


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Joyce Johnson
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1 posted 2008-07-06 09:29 AM


I'm so happy that he made the most of his gift.  Love, Joyce
Robert E. Jordan
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2 posted 2008-07-06 10:11 AM


Thanks dear Joyce,

For the kind words on Angelo.

Love Bobby

Spuddette
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3 posted 2008-07-06 11:42 AM


You have a wonderful skill as a storyteller. This is very charming.
Robert E. Jordan
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4 posted 2008-07-06 12:19 PM


Thanks dear Spuddette,

I'm very happy you enjoy my stories.

Love Bobby

Marchmadness
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5 posted 2008-07-06 06:21 PM


You can't keep a good man down.
                           Ida

Robert E. Jordan
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6 posted 2008-07-06 08:33 PM


Thanks dear Ida,

You are correct.

I hope that you are doing well, I'm doing fine, and so is everyone here.

Love Bobby

XGarapanX
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7 posted 2008-07-09 10:49 AM


Things are looking up for Angelo! Another excellent segment of his life.

·´~`·­»Garapan«­·´~`·

Robert E. Jordan
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8 posted 2008-07-09 12:14 PM


Thanks XGarapanX,

Yes, Angelo is doing very well indeed.

Bobby

Earl Brinkman
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9 posted 2010-09-26 08:21 AM


Angelo is a kid that is going to make it out of poverty.  Good for him!
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