tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post2852350856746835366..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Slices - GoodbyesLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10962927791511830062015-06-25T13:35:06.469-06:002015-06-25T13:35:06.469-06:00I like what Stacey said about us learning from you...I like what Stacey said about us learning from you -- that's the truth!! <br /><br />Happy retirement, Linda!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41883136398049566572015-06-21T20:23:30.442-06:002015-06-21T20:23:30.442-06:00Congratulations on your retirement, Linda! Your st...Congratulations on your retirement, Linda! Your students were truly blessed to have you as their teacher. Thank you for so generously sharing all your wisdom and insights on your blog. I always learn so much from you! Have a wonderful summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50687797907653108002015-06-17T20:49:50.336-06:002015-06-17T20:49:50.336-06:00Thanks, Keisha. I think it's true tooThanks, Keisha. I think it's true tooLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35003755599278085522015-06-17T15:21:42.953-06:002015-06-17T15:21:42.953-06:00Happy retirement! I am in love with the lines &qu...Happy retirement! I am in love with the lines "I left: a box of tissues, a duster, and a roll of paper towels. Isn't that what every teacher needs? Some things to whisk away the tears, the dust, and the germs. Everything else will be taken care of by the students." SO TRUE!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00309206480204117246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68985810428724521492015-06-16T19:33:42.576-06:002015-06-16T19:33:42.576-06:00Thanks Maureen, it is sometimes time to say goodby...Thanks Maureen, it is sometimes time to say goodbye to take on new ideas. I'm excited!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41463127611877385762015-06-16T19:15:43.517-06:002015-06-16T19:15:43.517-06:00Oh, Linda, wow! I had no idea you were retiring - ...Oh, Linda, wow! I had no idea you were retiring - and, yet, how absolutely beautiful that you were the lead teacher this last year. I know your school is already missing you! Even if it is summer! I loved this line - "the classroom is free for the teacher who will make it hers next." So poignant. Beautiful pictures of and on your desk. Best wishes! Happy writing days ahead!!!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65913847925954333022015-06-16T18:12:35.229-06:002015-06-16T18:12:35.229-06:00The desk is rather symbolic, and part of why I wro...The desk is rather symbolic, and part of why I wrote about it, too is because it was the last thing I cleaned out, Anita. Rather like the final bow, right? Thanks much. Best wishes for your cleaning!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60470245358038803152015-06-16T18:10:44.816-06:002015-06-16T18:10:44.816-06:00Thanks to you, dear friend, too. I hope we can do ...Thanks to you, dear friend, too. I hope we can do something together again sometime. Happy final few weeks with your class!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1835006839966722712015-06-16T18:10:28.839-06:002015-06-16T18:10:28.839-06:00Congratulations on your retirement AND on whatever...Congratulations on your retirement AND on whatever wonders your future holds as you begin this next chapter. How FITTING you should write about your desk....as I am certain you were rarely SITTING at your desk when teaching....and yet...there was where you began and ended each day I guess....I get it....perhaps because I am a just a few steps away from clearing off that desk! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64447266863000294802015-06-16T18:10:00.296-06:002015-06-16T18:10:00.296-06:00Thanks, guess I thought you knew, Jennifer. Time f...Thanks, guess I thought you knew, Jennifer. Time for change! Safe travels to you as well!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70777117281426731632015-06-16T18:09:26.034-06:002015-06-16T18:09:26.034-06:00Thank you, am starting the next one tomorrow at Al...Thank you, am starting the next one tomorrow at All-Write!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15416164348215274682015-06-16T15:55:37.247-06:002015-06-16T15:55:37.247-06:00That classroom desk is such a powerful metaphor fo...That classroom desk is such a powerful metaphor for our teaching lives, isn't it, Linda? Whatever the next step in your journey, I know it will be something fulfilling, and just right. Happy retirement, my friend.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16136277731425307742015-06-16T15:50:24.463-06:002015-06-16T15:50:24.463-06:00Awwww....your last year?!?! How did I not know th...Awwww....your last year?!?! How did I not know this?? Goodbyes are so hard, but there are amazing adventures awaiting you, Linda. See you at All Write tomorrow! Safe travels.Jennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38888345002955068722015-06-16T15:14:01.981-06:002015-06-16T15:14:01.981-06:00Writing about your desk...what a fitting goodbye t...Writing about your desk...what a fitting goodbye to your classroom. So fun to think of the grand-girls discovering some of the treasures it held and the next teacher finding the bare necessities waiting there. Best wishes in your next adventures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64092313788374770742015-06-16T14:35:04.791-06:002015-06-16T14:35:04.791-06:00Thank you, Lee Ann. One of these times, we need to...Thank you, Lee Ann. One of these times, we need to be going to the same place! And then have a good conversation!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10905448640336784602015-06-16T12:52:08.056-06:002015-06-16T12:52:08.056-06:00Happy travels, Linda! I can't wait to hear abo...Happy travels, Linda! I can't wait to hear about All Write! This post made me cry, but as you always do, you have found the silver lining as you go on to the next part of the journey. Oh, what work, what wonderful work!Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86167435969554722912015-06-16T12:38:15.651-06:002015-06-16T12:38:15.651-06:00Thanks, Michelle-special things on that shelf!Thanks, Michelle-special things on that shelf!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8967101299101170842015-06-16T09:53:07.744-06:002015-06-16T09:53:07.744-06:00Love the photographs, Linda– especially that middl...Love the photographs, Linda– especially that middle one. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69843391203544208322015-06-16T09:00:59.338-06:002015-06-16T09:00:59.338-06:00Hi Ruth, so great to hear from you. Thank you for ...Hi Ruth, so great to hear from you. Thank you for your lovely words that touch my heart. I look for your posts, hope you are fine!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27058925824782030372015-06-16T08:59:59.440-06:002015-06-16T08:59:59.440-06:00Thanks very much, my friend. I'm very ready fo...Thanks very much, my friend. I'm very ready for that next chapter, & now ready to BE at the airport. Waiting is Hard, as Elephant & Piggie say. See you soon!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17363790590642032092015-06-16T08:57:16.858-06:002015-06-16T08:57:16.858-06:00Oh, that's great, Jennifer. Let's try to f...Oh, that's great, Jennifer. Let's try to find each other so we can meet! I'll be at the Wyndham tomorrow night! Thanks for the lovely words!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52502313467408129432015-06-16T08:55:44.975-06:002015-06-16T08:55:44.975-06:00Linda,
You have touched so many lives. I have ben...Linda,<br />You have touched so many lives. I have benefitted from your wisdom, knowledge and caring. Here's to journeys with love and laughter and of course writing.LibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37729326452028111182015-06-16T08:47:44.849-06:002015-06-16T08:47:44.849-06:00Another chapter to write in the book of Linda, I&#...Another chapter to write in the book of Linda, I'm sure it will be an interesting one! There comes a time in life when a change is just what's needed. It will be exciting to open the doors ahead and discover what's out there. Can't wait to chat in person!elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997205294316920985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16944547345207652302015-06-16T08:21:41.791-06:002015-06-16T08:21:41.791-06:00The before and after pics are awesome. Yes, some t...The before and after pics are awesome. Yes, some teacher will fill that desk with new things. Congratulations on letting go, but starting a new life path! I'm sure you will remember fondly. SEE YOU SOON -- I'm attending All Write, as well! I cannot wait! Jennifer SniadeckiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16152048158039611022015-06-16T08:18:39.230-06:002015-06-16T08:18:39.230-06:00Thanks for the good words, Stacey. Yes, I finished...Thanks for the good words, Stacey. Yes, I finished Echo, loved every bit!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com