tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3771677906375735354..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Celebrating - AlwaysLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57754004424587858922015-11-16T08:44:03.585-07:002015-11-16T08:44:03.585-07:00Thank you, Carol. I am awash in ideas, but this on...Thank you, Carol. I am awash in ideas, but this one keeps calling. Now I need to take the time. . . I agree, this group celebrating lifts me up every time!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11668185379844163462015-11-16T07:54:25.762-07:002015-11-16T07:54:25.762-07:00Linda, despite the sadness that exists in life, th...Linda, despite the sadness that exists in life, this group always finds the silver lining to celebrate. This is what we need to do because life is uncertain and fragile. I can't wait to see your picture book develop. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72373316428113852092015-11-15T20:01:45.893-07:002015-11-15T20:01:45.893-07:00For sure, Jennifer. When I focus like that, everyt...For sure, Jennifer. When I focus like that, everything else falls away. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88356251621750392642015-11-15T18:22:29.900-07:002015-11-15T18:22:29.900-07:00So glad that your creativity "took you out of...So glad that your creativity "took you out of your worry." Our art can also be very meditative, wouldn't you agree?Jennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46439816165918697132015-11-15T17:43:11.273-07:002015-11-15T17:43:11.273-07:00Thanks Jana, as I wrote, it rather threw me that I...Thanks Jana, as I wrote, it rather threw me that I was so stuck, but this celebrating on the weekend has become a part of my life, and it helped to find ways to feel better. Hope your week is a good one, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14567356609721111172015-11-15T17:41:03.942-07:002015-11-15T17:41:03.942-07:00Thanks, Ramona. Love that you like Sarah's pic...Thanks, Ramona. Love that you like Sarah's picture. I do, too. She loved her bears! Will write about the bookstore soon!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3243140788989602522015-11-15T17:37:38.418-07:002015-11-15T17:37:38.418-07:00Thank you for helping to remind us how to put one ...Thank you for helping to remind us how to put one foot in front of the other and at least start walking towards a happier, calmer place. Whether we're confronted with big banner headline tragedies, such as the terror attacks in Paris or just a case of "Sunday Blues", we have to remember the things that bring us peace and comfort. I loved the poetry & sketch you shared in your post and the gratitude for your family. I think that is one of the best ways we can honor the victims of these cruel acts, by celebrating all the ways we are part of humanity and praying for all of those that don't know the joy that this sort of peace can bring. Have a terrific week!Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53293753314421780852015-11-15T17:37:27.694-07:002015-11-15T17:37:27.694-07:00Linda, it's good that you were able to turn fr...Linda, it's good that you were able to turn from your sadness by immersing yourself in words, music, and images. Love that pic of your Sarah, the bear and the bottle. It looks like one of those disappearing bottles of milk. Can't wait to hear about your volunteer time at the bookstore. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16813654947664656792015-11-15T16:17:49.844-07:002015-11-15T16:17:49.844-07:00Thanks, Lisa, I like the idea of hope being a way ...Thanks, Lisa, I like the idea of hope being a way of living/thinking, something good to contemplate. I don't know if others will like the pic book idea, but I am enjoying the work on it very much.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69132549103831107862015-11-15T16:15:39.368-07:002015-11-15T16:15:39.368-07:00Yes, I agree, and somehow Barbara Crooker's wo...Yes, I agree, and somehow Barbara Crooker's words touch me often, especially this weekend. Thanks, Liz.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19967677877458367202015-11-15T16:13:47.862-07:002015-11-15T16:13:47.862-07:00Such a full week. I know how you feel about the ne...Such a full week. I know how you feel about the news from abroad. I heard a wonderful sermon in church today- about what hope is- not an action but a way of living/thinking. Some good/helpful references to Brene Brown's research. I love that you had family time and am so curious about your picture book. I'm going to read the rest of the poem now. Thanks for sharing it Linda.Lisa Keelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470821331643318304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7842981055951937462015-11-15T16:05:17.585-07:002015-11-15T16:05:17.585-07:00Oh this poem is so perfect. "Unaware of how l...Oh this poem is so perfect. "Unaware of how large the bag of grain is--" yes. If we could refocus our attention, it would make such a difference. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3267588511131417402015-11-15T15:23:04.080-07:002015-11-15T15:23:04.080-07:00Yes, I believe the writing this morning about the ...Yes, I believe the writing this morning about the goodness helped very much. I just wish that for everyone. Thanks, Bernadette.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52915841893198775032015-11-15T15:21:33.498-07:002015-11-15T15:21:33.498-07:00Thanks, Tara, Friday night just kind of slammed in...Thanks, Tara, Friday night just kind of slammed into me. But before that it was a week of happiness, & brightness!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9480709114055670032015-11-15T15:20:23.266-07:002015-11-15T15:20:23.266-07:00Your words are wonderful to read, Michelle. That i...Your words are wonderful to read, Michelle. That is exactly what I decided, to focus on those things of goodness. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78787094482730063322015-11-15T15:19:26.292-07:002015-11-15T15:19:26.292-07:00Thank you, Terje. I almost referred back to it thi...Thank you, Terje. I almost referred back to it this morning. I'm glad I posted that, too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60432853729606745472015-11-15T15:18:53.774-07:002015-11-15T15:18:53.774-07:00Thanks, Crystal. It has been a better day today, a...Thanks, Crystal. It has been a better day today, and since I wrote this!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10248312655898740992015-11-15T15:13:11.488-07:002015-11-15T15:13:11.488-07:00I can say anything better than what Terje said to ...I can say anything better than what Terje said to me, in the face of sadness it is important to celebrate the happiness and goodness in our lives.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434499049673670812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-90456436073023441822015-11-15T14:08:40.840-07:002015-11-15T14:08:40.840-07:00As Michelle said, it's hard to celebrate the b...As Michelle said, it's hard to celebrate the brightness in our lives with the sad news. But we do need to show up, and recognize that light when we can. Loved the pictures of your daughter and then Ingrid this week. There is brightness!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45366035370927942172015-11-15T11:45:19.739-07:002015-11-15T11:45:19.739-07:00Sometimes I get stuck watching the coverage of the...Sometimes I get stuck watching the coverage of these tragedies...I understand that. I think we all struggled with celebrating this week, but it's important that we showed up! I'm glad you showed up!! The world is a scary place and I have no words to ease that fear. I want to continue to focus on love and kindness and celebrating. Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69201313376130940252015-11-15T10:29:50.753-07:002015-11-15T10:29:50.753-07:00I read your Tuesday's post again. It sounds ev...I read your Tuesday's post again. It sounds even stronger today. Hugs.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45281199535709854192015-11-15T10:00:08.457-07:002015-11-15T10:00:08.457-07:00Yes, there's much sadness in the world and whi...Yes, there's much sadness in the world and while we don't want to ignore it, getting stuck in it is not helpful either. I'm glad you had some happier thoughts and remembrances.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.com