tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post451031274180446867..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Life Changes Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81028969029888886142017-01-25T22:33:51.721-07:002017-01-25T22:33:51.721-07:00I agree totally Deb, and your time with those spee...I agree totally Deb, and your time with those speech kids is priceless, for them and for you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31590955524646545752017-01-25T07:46:13.744-07:002017-01-25T07:46:13.744-07:00These next few years will be a challenge, that'...These next few years will be a challenge, that's for sure. I couldn't march either since I took kids to speech contest that day. It's so important to empower all of our kids with confidence and encourage them to think and speak for themselves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41690555876881953582017-01-24T20:41:10.145-07:002017-01-24T20:41:10.145-07:00Thank you, Jama. It's so important to me to he...Thank you, Jama. It's so important to me to help them, and others grow kind and wise as "humans" in our world. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-8637250732725418522017-01-24T20:40:00.692-07:002017-01-24T20:40:00.692-07:00Wonderful to hear, so important, at least to me, M...Wonderful to hear, so important, at least to me, Melanie.I've never liked the emphasis on "cute" for young girls, wish everyone would understand the harmful expectations it places on them. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9792178737140086052017-01-24T20:38:06.452-07:002017-01-24T20:38:06.452-07:00Thanks, Jennifer. I just read your post, and know ...Thanks, Jennifer. I just read your post, and know you have more to consider with your class. Best wishes for them, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56063037426761070152017-01-24T19:39:47.010-07:002017-01-24T19:39:47.010-07:00Wonderful post, Linda. Every day (sometimes every ...Wonderful post, Linda. Every day (sometimes every hour) there is a new outrage and it truly is exhausting. Part of the challenge will be to stay informed while retaining sanity and peace of mind. I loved hearing about you and your granddaughters; you are such a good role model and they will grow up to be strong, smart, productive, kind, beautiful women who make a difference in the world. jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48518902161188282112017-01-24T19:16:52.610-07:002017-01-24T19:16:52.610-07:00I know you read my post today. I always told my gi...I know you read my post today. I always told my girls they were kind first, smart second, and then cute. so far, they're doing okay in this crazy world. I love reading your reflections, Linda!<br />Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26815380942570655472017-01-24T18:33:37.289-07:002017-01-24T18:33:37.289-07:00You are doing all the right things, both big and l...You are doing all the right things, both big and little, to make a big difference! :-)JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20570801799353692522017-01-24T17:37:08.053-07:002017-01-24T17:37:08.053-07:00I am following in the footsteps of my own wonderfu...I am following in the footsteps of my own wonderful grandmothers. Thank goodness for them! Thank you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26327803710520186282017-01-24T17:36:21.801-07:002017-01-24T17:36:21.801-07:00I think so, too, but am concerned about so many ch...I think so, too, but am concerned about so many changes they don't even know about. I certainly will fight for them. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64565147402964614842017-01-24T17:35:30.828-07:002017-01-24T17:35:30.828-07:00Yes, I guess we were spoiled, but by what is right...Yes, I guess we were spoiled, but by what is right! I agree, hard to keep up with all that's going on, even today! Thanks, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46559074794124921522017-01-24T17:34:42.554-07:002017-01-24T17:34:42.554-07:00Thanks, Elsie. I am trying to be, but this is a wh...Thanks, Elsie. I am trying to be, but this is a whole new thing, isn't it? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62110217084378995192017-01-24T17:34:08.720-07:002017-01-24T17:34:08.720-07:00Me, too, Terje. It will help to keep people knowin...Me, too, Terje. It will help to keep people knowing they're not alone also. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56836363907039861162017-01-24T17:26:07.739-07:002017-01-24T17:26:07.739-07:00You truly are a wonderful role model to your grand...You truly are a wonderful role model to your grandgirls. They will be sure to follow your strong example. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56109703357655920332017-01-24T15:22:11.240-07:002017-01-24T15:22:11.240-07:00Don't stop, Linda. That's my motto too. ...Don't stop, Linda. That's my motto too. We must look forward and move ahead. Your influence in your grandgirls' lives is so important. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40739534044253549652017-01-24T15:02:27.053-07:002017-01-24T15:02:27.053-07:00Wow...Sundance! I think we were spoiled during th...Wow...Sundance! I think we were spoiled during the age of Obama, but now we will be tested. To be engaged these days is to be enraged, and I for one am finding it exhausting...and it's just day four! Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11032190218972364412017-01-24T14:19:56.839-07:002017-01-24T14:19:56.839-07:00You are a model of citizenship for those grandgirl...You are a model of citizenship for those grandgirls! I know they will always remember their grandmother as a doer and that will inspire them to do as well. elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16997205294316920985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37149145286733843102017-01-24T13:33:03.865-07:002017-01-24T13:33:03.865-07:00I hope the marching brings some positive change. A...I hope the marching brings some positive change. And maybe if not yet, it will at least help to grow a new generation of smart and caring and strong women.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23505318224033716842017-01-24T12:34:32.484-07:002017-01-24T12:34:32.484-07:00Yes, I certainly am concerned and don't plan t...Yes, I certainly am concerned and don't plan to stop doing what I can, Bonnie. I'm glad to have people sharing news with me too, like you do! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48714695291783925442017-01-24T10:02:23.203-07:002017-01-24T10:02:23.203-07:00I'm with you Linda... don't stop! Excitin...I'm with you Linda... don't stop! Exciting to know that your son-in-law is a film editor. Wow! Your life without politics sounds wonderful and now in our new world... we add activism. I miss HRC but we have to keep moving ahead to end Trumpworld. <br />BonnieBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81489698047788896892017-01-24T09:09:22.387-07:002017-01-24T09:09:22.387-07:00Yes, I know from your slice about your own concern...Yes, I know from your slice about your own concerns. It's good to share and discover others' viewpoints. Thank you, too, Clare.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38083664221495599312017-01-24T09:07:56.860-07:002017-01-24T09:07:56.860-07:00We're planning to see Hidden Figures soon. I s...We're planning to see Hidden Figures soon. I somehow missed the RBG piece, will look for it, Ramona. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37389890470570436162017-01-24T09:06:59.916-07:002017-01-24T09:06:59.916-07:00Yes about Sundance. We're all proud of his fil...Yes about Sundance. We're all proud of his films! Thanks, Glenda, I will never stop fighting for the rights for all, and especially as my granddaughters grow up! I am hopeful that together we can stop unwelcome changes.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80818502053812996432017-01-24T09:05:13.225-07:002017-01-24T09:05:13.225-07:00I too struggle with finding my role -see how it is...I too struggle with finding my role -see how it is impacting my life and my job. I am thankful to have the time to read, think and act. Thank you for sharing your thoughts -- it helps me puzzle through mine. Those girls are so lucky to have you in their lives.<br />ClareClare Landriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413627163568088181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36108790693353660692017-01-24T08:22:37.976-07:002017-01-24T08:22:37.976-07:00Linda, I love reading your slices. I love reading...Linda, I love reading your slices. I love reading about your strong grand girls. We saw Hidden Figures last night, such an inspiring film. And have you noticed the Ruth Bader Ginsburg piece about how to raise a trail-blazing daughter? I think you're doing all those things for your grand girls. When I saw your titles, Life Changes, I thought it would be a reflection on retirement. Thanks for reminding us: "read more, do more, don't stop!"Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.com