I’m sorry for all these teaching-related stories but I’m always afraid that if I don’t record them, I’ll forget them. On a difficult day, I enjoy reading old posts and chuckling over these funny incidents.

Me: So where are culture and civilization located in Argentina according to Sarmiento?

Student: Oh, he says they are located in this. . . erm. . . whatchamacallit. . . erm. . . Barraba. . .  Bubarra. . . Babarra. . .

Me: Buenos Aires.

Student: Yes, that!