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Who do/did you look up to most in life? What made them so memorable? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by yokonzo@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

I'll answer this question honestly, but I'll first misinterpret the question.

I'll change it to the person I most appreciated in life.

That person was my 6th grade teacher. She was a former catholic nun turned atheist. She was 70 years old when I had her as my teacher. She was quick with a ruler and quick with a lesson. She never actually hit any kid, but my lord, when she thwacked that long ass ruler on a table, we all paid attention. Critical thinking was her passion, emphasis on science and facts over rhetoric were her bywords.

I didn't look up to her, I didn't want to be her. But her lessons were paramount in shaping my life from thence to this.

Ms. Wrech, I still remember you.