-DIS makes no sense! So I’m gonna dis it.

Humor Post #65 from the world’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Middle School Blog (and probably the awesomest YA blog too) – Question: Why do so many people have trouble reading? Answer: Because English is messed up, that’s why. If it made more sense, people wouldn’t get so mixed up. Here’s a total screw-up I figured out all … Continue reading -DIS makes no sense! So I’m gonna dis it.

The Ten Hardest Things to Do in the World

Humor Post #64 from the world’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Middle School Blog (and probably the awesomest YA blog too) – Today I have a giant philosophical question for you. What’s the hardest thing in the world to do? Now, as most of you know, I love sports even though I’m not so hot at them. But … Continue reading The Ten Hardest Things to Do in the World

Here’s how to solve and prevent all missing kids cases. Really!

Humor Post #63 from the world’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Middle School Blog (and probably the awesomest YA blog too) – No jokes today, people. Ol’ Crankenfuss has turned over a new leaf. For today, anyway. (BTW, what’s with that “turning over a new leaf” thing? If it’s in your yard, like so what? If it’s in … Continue reading Here’s how to solve and prevent all missing kids cases. Really!

Why a half should NOT be a half

Humor Post #62 from the world’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Middle School Blog (and probably the awesomest YA blog too) – Math scores ain’t so high in this country, if you can believe what all those international test results show. Now I’m pretty good at math, but I gotta admit, there’s a lot about it that could … Continue reading Why a half should NOT be a half

Hey, you thought 6th grade math was hard? Try these 4th grade problems.

Humor Post #60 from the world’s Crankiest Curmudgeon’s Middle School Blog (and probably the awesomest YA blog too) – Way back on March 14, I gave you some sixth grade algebra problems that our teacher was giving us to prepare for the EOGs (those standardized End-of-Grade Tests). These tests — They’re next week! Y-a-a-a-a-h! — … Continue reading Hey, you thought 6th grade math was hard? Try these 4th grade problems.