tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4868004183175978663..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: I've Been Here BeforeLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-28547349887681163042015-07-08T09:06:45.502-06:002015-07-08T09:06:45.502-06:00Ha! I knew you might say that, Carrie. I wish you ...Ha! I knew you might say that, Carrie. I wish you lived closer so I could share with your classroom!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70403147701946646842015-07-08T08:54:49.251-06:002015-07-08T08:54:49.251-06:00Books, books, books. But they are treasures! And r...Books, books, books. But they are treasures! And represent so many things. I can't imagine. I would just sit in the piles and read. Sorry, no help at all!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11236378032350073602015-07-01T07:59:31.057-06:002015-07-01T07:59:31.057-06:00I was hoping you would take a few off my hands, Ca...I was hoping you would take a few off my hands, Carol! Yikes indeed!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85431971087844590592015-07-01T07:18:07.250-06:002015-07-01T07:18:07.250-06:00I hate making these kind of choices! But right now...I hate making these kind of choices! But right now I have piles all over my house, in my garage and in a storage locker. Yikes!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24718546313059732962015-07-01T06:17:53.897-06:002015-07-01T06:17:53.897-06:00Thanks for all Lee Ann. I'll think of you thes...Thanks for all Lee Ann. I'll think of you these days of "cleaning"!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70707529372872004442015-07-01T06:16:24.101-06:002015-07-01T06:16:24.101-06:00Love the analogy, Maya. Adopting them out is a fun...Love the analogy, Maya. Adopting them out is a fun way to think about it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52878663405240579222015-07-01T03:48:35.850-06:002015-07-01T03:48:35.850-06:00On a separate note, The Harry Potter Alliance also...On a separate note, The Harry Potter Alliance also has a book donation program-- Accacio Books--they donate books and support libraries in communities that need them. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3500163917463149162015-07-01T03:45:03.119-06:002015-07-01T03:45:03.119-06:00Oh Linda that does make me chuckle too. I didn'...Oh Linda that does make me chuckle too. I didn't get around last night to visit slices, so they are happy surprises this morning with my coffee. I think I worked in the office until late! I have to move my classroom next January and then I know I will have to a deep book purge too. I have so many and it's difficult to choose. My friend says better a book in someone's hands than dusty on a shelf which may help me relaunch books into the world that I haven't used or read in some time, I'll enjoy thinking of you today as we both tackle and tend our office piles! Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82584678689266418482015-06-30T23:04:11.367-06:002015-06-30T23:04:11.367-06:00As much as I love the cluttered spaces of books, I...As much as I love the cluttered spaces of books, I love the outpouring of advice and ideas for what to do with all the books. Books are like puppies--we must find a good home for each of them. What a task.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861541716809509893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71166108135631481942015-06-30T22:02:24.895-06:002015-06-30T22:02:24.895-06:00I understand. Either others have already thinned o...I understand. Either others have already thinned out the collection or haven't done anything, yet. Thanks, Loralee!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26747773027061912052015-06-30T22:01:28.525-06:002015-06-30T22:01:28.525-06:00Ha, ha, Ruth. I know that I'm looking for advi...Ha, ha, Ruth. I know that I'm looking for advice from those who have more books than I do. I guess I should be grateful that I didn't bring all those other books with me when I moved. What a great story! No advice though.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12351347295406239252015-06-30T21:50:43.651-06:002015-06-30T21:50:43.651-06:00So many decisions! I have no good advice! They are...So many decisions! I have no good advice! They are treasures! Hard to know what to do! <3Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14957456789498982312015-06-30T21:01:44.772-06:002015-06-30T21:01:44.772-06:00I understand the problem. Going through books is b...I understand the problem. Going through books is bitter-sweet so many memories. And you know that for many you are saying farewell to them.<br /><br /> I have books galore. Several years ago a friend was flying to see her grandsons in Hong Kong and asked me if I had some books that she could take to them. I said sure. When I got home I told my husband about it. He was quiet for about half a minute. With all seriousness commented did you tell her you would give her 2 or 3 thousand. I smiled at him and said, "I don't think they would all fit in her suitcase."<br />LibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34233442059902277492015-06-30T20:40:40.919-06:002015-06-30T20:40:40.919-06:00And I didn't share the piles of files, but tha...And I didn't share the piles of files, but that is not too much of a problem. I re-cycled so much at school of those. Most others are on computer. I'll get there, soon is what I hope! Thanks Ramona!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46017432436180357062015-06-30T20:39:07.668-06:002015-06-30T20:39:07.668-06:00You've summed it up beautifully, Jane. Now to ...You've summed it up beautifully, Jane. Now to say goodbye to some of these friends!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84653701066788007982015-06-30T20:35:52.859-06:002015-06-30T20:35:52.859-06:00Oh, Linda, your pictures made me laugh. My books w...Oh, Linda, your pictures made me laugh. My books were the easiest part of the process. I left most of my middle school collection for the teacher coming after me (except for a few favorites). But picture books are so hard to part with. I'm trying hard to hold myself to what fits on the bookshelves in our home. However, I'm still struggling with piles of files that don't fit into my filing cabinet!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-58672534607975866662015-06-30T20:18:55.339-06:002015-06-30T20:18:55.339-06:00It is hard to part with books. They become our fri...It is hard to part with books. They become our friends and give us comfort, sitting on the shelves (or lying in a pile on the floor) waiting to welcome us. Best wishes in solving your dilemma!Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59827717526031011412015-06-30T20:15:26.772-06:002015-06-30T20:15:26.772-06:00Thanks, Kellee, indeed!Thanks, Kellee, indeed!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61365670800281677192015-06-30T20:14:03.090-06:002015-06-30T20:14:03.090-06:00Books are our babies--it is so hard to pick and ch...Books are our babies--it is so hard to pick and choose!!! Good luck!! Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44584566544957720202015-06-30T19:06:10.337-06:002015-06-30T19:06:10.337-06:00Thanks, Margaret, I'm not surprised by your co...Thanks, Margaret, I'm not surprised by your comment. I still have a few books from my mother! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12482309256135306282015-06-30T18:01:35.001-06:002015-06-30T18:01:35.001-06:00I can't imagine what would happen if I had to ...I can't imagine what would happen if I had to move all my books home. As it is, I got lots of comments about moving them to a new classroom. But, like you, I just don't know which ones I may need in the future. I come by this naturally. My parents have too many books, too. Good luck!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1509260505925067562015-06-30T18:00:11.449-06:002015-06-30T18:00:11.449-06:00Thanks Lynn, I think I may start with carrying tho...Thanks Lynn, I think I may start with carrying those I'm keeping to an upstairs room. I just don't have the room anymore to mess about with them. You've given me courage!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-408599629423018542015-06-30T17:58:32.275-06:002015-06-30T17:58:32.275-06:00Oh my, now I know I may not be asking the right pe...Oh my, now I know I may not be asking the right people! How I need a garage! Thanks, Clare.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53897609351329491672015-06-30T17:10:25.974-06:002015-06-30T17:10:25.974-06:00Well I guess I'm in the minority but when I p...Well I guess I'm in the minority but when I packed up my old house of 30+ years I made myself downsize. . . A lot! Here is my suggestion, make piles of must haves, not sure and definite sell/donate. Once you make the piles stick to your guns :-). See what space/bookshelves you have to fill and fill those shelves only. It's hard Linda but I know you can do it! I acually love doing this! I know I'm nuts :-) also congrats on your retirement!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593604647570046795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23650762554109658562015-06-30T16:07:44.601-06:002015-06-30T16:07:44.601-06:00Tammy and I rented a storage bin --we couldn't...Tammy and I rented a storage bin --we couldn't part with them yet. Love the pictures -- best of luck sorting and choosing. Wish we had better advice!!<br />Clare Clare Landriganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413627163568088181noreply@blogger.com