Welcome Back, Mr. Gibb

Russ Gibb is back "jumping up and down".

After nearly a six month absence, Dearborn’s Russ Gibb is back “jumping up and down” at his website, RussGibbatRandom.com

Mr. Gibb had to take a break from his website after undergoing back surgery. His recovery took longer than anticipated.

“Getting old isn’t for sissies,” Mr. Gibb said.

Mr. Gibb was my favorite teacher at Dearborn High School. While he and I share very different political views and agree to disagree, I respect and care deeply for him. There is never any ambiguity on where you stand with Mr. Gibb or what his thoughts are on any one topic. You’ll always get a straight answer.

Mr. Gibb launched his website in 2001, posting his rants long before the word “blog” was invented. He was still a teacher at Dearborn High School when he began his website, influenced to do it by his students. Mr. Gibb retired from Dearborn High in 2005 but he kept his website active and later added his own video web casts.

“I still feel I have a few good years left in me,” jokes the 77-years-old.

Good to have you back, Mr. Gibb.

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6 Responses to “Welcome Back, Mr. Gibb”

1. corner store says:
   March 6th, 2009 at 12:19 am

   Russ,

   I am so sorry you had to go through all this. I am very glad you are getting back on track and, more importantly, am so thankfull that you are not a “sissie”–if any one of us remotely considered that for even a nono-second!!!

   While I have to agree with Said, that I am not always totally in agreement with all your opinions and views, I do have to say that you are probably one of the top 10 people that I most admire and respect. I am in awe of the fact that throughtout all the “zig and zags” that your life has taken, you have somehow managed to keep your focus and leverage the opportunities that have come your way to promote the true “love of your life–education”.

   Bravo Mr. Gibb!!! You are a true American hero. I am so very proud to be a friend and a neighbor.

   Mary Ray, Campbell’s Paint & Wallpaper

2. nasser says:
   March 6th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

   Although I rarely agree with your thinking,I am glad your feeling better. You should get rid of your website though, its lost a lot, from the way it used to be.

3. Al says:
   March 7th, 2009 at 1:06 pm

   Russ, welcome back. I met you once early in the morning while we were waiting in line to get medical tests. keep up the good work.

4. Raad says:
   March 7th, 2009 at 2:51 pm

   Mr. Gibb,
   So happy you’re back and feeling better!
   I second Said’s submission that you were his favorite teacher. In fact, that’s how I first heard about Said, while taking your video production class at DHS. You would, form time to time, mention his name. And years later, you brought us together. He’s a tremendous communicator and loyal to his hometown. Guess you rubbed off a little, eh?

   Take care,

   Raad Alawan

5. jeff says:
   March 8th, 2009 at 9:02 am

   Dearborn is very fortunate to have to have both Russ’ and Saids website to inform citizens of information and events. It makes living in Dearborn extra special. Are there other communities, in this area, that have similiar websites?

6. LX says:
   March 9th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

   I agree! Welcome back Russ.

   One of my favorite Russ Gibb at Random topics.

   Hot time in the city
   March 12, 2006

   http://www.russgibbatrandom.com/archive/2006-03-12/584/

   It’s sort of ironic that Gibb’s had and Mr. Deep have current Madam Lynda discussions going on today now isn’t it?