tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6420804088515262343..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Nature's FireworksLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57287166379206032072014-07-08T19:18:08.171-06:002014-07-08T19:18:08.171-06:00Thanks, MyraThanks, MyraLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-32380547201038886952014-07-08T17:41:29.541-06:002014-07-08T17:41:29.541-06:00Fireflies - just one of my favourite things. Beaut...Fireflies - just one of my favourite things. Beautiful photographs, dearest Linda. I love seeing your travel pictures. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46407218107058734792014-07-05T20:05:11.652-06:002014-07-05T20:05:11.652-06:00How wonderful Michelle. I love when there are conn...How wonderful Michelle. I love when there are connections like me writing about fireflies & then you just saw them again. Serendipity!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34729490498647369742014-07-05T19:16:17.527-06:002014-07-05T19:16:17.527-06:00I enjoyed both of these poems, Linda! Thank you f...I enjoyed both of these poems, Linda! Thank you for sharing. It had been years and years since I saw fireflies, but like you, we saw them just this month when we were visiting PA. What a pleasure to get reacquainted with these little bright sparks.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24326380894756266622014-07-05T06:24:30.264-06:002014-07-05T06:24:30.264-06:00It must be just good memories, Heidi, that keep co...It must be just good memories, Heidi, that keep coming back. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55296001672138358582014-07-05T06:22:41.702-06:002014-07-05T06:22:41.702-06:00Never get tired of lightning bugs, as I grew up ca...Never get tired of lightning bugs, as I grew up calling them. What is it about all these summer things that still feel magical after 50 years of living?!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3236166128934511082014-07-05T06:20:26.481-06:002014-07-05T06:20:26.481-06:00You're welcome Tabatha, it is a pleasure to sh...You're welcome Tabatha, it is a pleasure to share.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-75177888649498683972014-07-05T03:39:32.049-06:002014-07-05T03:39:32.049-06:00Thanks for sharing these sweet lightning bug poems...Thanks for sharing these sweet lightning bug poems, Linda! Watching/catching fireflies is one of summer's pleasures. The form of Julia's works so well. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71335864945519538392014-07-04T21:31:12.284-06:002014-07-04T21:31:12.284-06:00Thanks Julie, happy you have these memories.Thanks Julie, happy you have these memories.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64347996919283321832014-07-04T21:27:04.302-06:002014-07-04T21:27:04.302-06:00What a wonderful, floaty poem - that's the kin...What a wonderful, floaty poem - that's the kind of hand-holding that form and content should do! I first saw fireflies when my kids and I went to Washington D.C. and stayed outside of town in a camp by a river - what magic! Thanks for linking to the poem, Linda. Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76900842553811738532014-07-04T21:25:08.627-06:002014-07-04T21:25:08.627-06:00Thank you for this one, too, Monica. I'll add ...Thank you for this one, too, Monica. I'll add it to the post! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19159441056421274272014-07-04T11:34:37.568-06:002014-07-04T11:34:37.568-06:00It's great, I agree. Thanks, Liz.It's great, I agree. Thanks, Liz.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70007260915530799662014-07-04T11:34:15.358-06:002014-07-04T11:34:15.358-06:00Thanks, Catherine-nice to hear from you! It is a s...Thanks, Catherine-nice to hear from you! It is a special memory I know!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60309573050821561462014-07-04T10:26:37.935-06:002014-07-04T10:26:37.935-06:00Oh, I love how the poem recreates the experience! ...Oh, I love how the poem recreates the experience! Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72650842960985187212014-07-04T09:41:26.623-06:002014-07-04T09:41:26.623-06:00Welcome back, Linda! Fireflies are the perfect sub...Welcome back, Linda! Fireflies are the perfect subject for this fireworks-filled Friday. I always loved catching fireflies when I was a kid, but the most magical memory I have is of my boys catching them when they were small. Someday I'll have to write about it. Enjoy your holiday! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18006190940895162422014-07-04T09:40:02.657-06:002014-07-04T09:40:02.657-06:00Thanks Matt, the Frost poem was new to me, so glad...Thanks Matt, the Frost poem was new to me, so glad I found it! Julia's poem is just right for those magical creatures!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36544267441314306122014-07-04T09:39:07.072-06:002014-07-04T09:39:07.072-06:00Thanks Carol, they bring happy memories for sure!Thanks Carol, they bring happy memories for sure!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13265217218082444992014-07-04T09:38:23.592-06:002014-07-04T09:38:23.592-06:00It's just too dry here, I think, Laura. When I...It's just too dry here, I think, Laura. When I read about them, their nourishment mainly comes from snails or similar creatures. Those kinds of animals don't live in the dry earth here much either. Glad you liked the poem, very clever!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55956990363784458672014-07-04T09:28:15.079-06:002014-07-04T09:28:15.079-06:00I've always loved Frost's poem, and I also...I've always loved Frost's poem, and I also liked the uniqueness of Julia's!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50821174014157509232014-07-04T09:11:10.903-06:002014-07-04T09:11:10.903-06:00Thank you for sharing these wonderful short poems ...Thank you for sharing these wonderful short poems that remind me of my children's childhood days catching fireflies in jars. I just saw one the other day and it delighted me. Have a wonderful 4th of July. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87727274617393522062014-07-04T08:52:13.435-06:002014-07-04T08:52:13.435-06:00How much fun to read the lines of this poem as the...How much fun to read the lines of this poem as they rose up. Thanks for sharing it, Linda. Fireflies are all up and down the East Coast. I didn't realize they weren't native in some parts of the country.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35220499163075162022014-07-04T08:52:04.611-06:002014-07-04T08:52:04.611-06:00Oh, it is sad to think of them sprayed, too, Marga...Oh, it is sad to think of them sprayed, too, Margaret. They are quite magical. I learned in my research that there are so many species! In Costa Rica, the light looks green, a different delight!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-30677747472164370492014-07-04T08:50:16.000-06:002014-07-04T08:50:16.000-06:00Yes, we called them lightning bugs, too, Diane. I ...Yes, we called them lightning bugs, too, Diane. I don't think I'll ever tire of seeing them.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19835336251069582442014-07-04T08:49:20.740-06:002014-07-04T08:49:20.740-06:00It is heavenly to watch them rise up, isn't it...It is heavenly to watch them rise up, isn't it? And I agree, so glad that clever poem was shared! Happy 4th to you, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34571332987005050312014-07-04T08:48:12.483-06:002014-07-04T08:48:12.483-06:00Thanks Lee Ann. We enjoy them whenever we can!Thanks Lee Ann. We enjoy them whenever we can!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com