tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5071705410103191469..comments2024-03-29T07:40:54.130-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - I'm Right HereLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83134932415851636712015-06-09T20:25:28.419-06:002015-06-09T20:25:28.419-06:00Thanks, Cathy. It was a special week last week, bu...Thanks, Cathy. It was a special week last week, but I am ready to take off down other paths. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2262854116349348152015-06-09T19:00:30.081-06:002015-06-09T19:00:30.081-06:00Congratulations on your retirement. I know it wil...Congratulations on your retirement. I know it will give you time to do more of what you love. I also know that education will stay close to your heart. I love the idea of giving each student a poem at the end of the year. What a perfect gift!<br /><br />Cathy Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81762478670995705492015-06-08T17:56:57.388-06:002015-06-08T17:56:57.388-06:00Thank you, I am & will, Ruth.Thank you, I am & will, Ruth.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84506666122701665602015-06-08T13:53:46.737-06:002015-06-08T13:53:46.737-06:00Lovely post, and congratulations! I hope you are ...Lovely post, and congratulations! I hope you are savoring every day!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21169437171851091932015-06-07T22:11:01.824-06:002015-06-07T22:11:01.824-06:00do love Karla Kuskin's poem, have for a long t... do love Karla Kuskin's poem, have for a long time. Happy you enjoyed both poems. I'm glad we're connected through poetry, Bridget. Thank you.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80555010302241402622015-06-07T20:16:29.587-06:002015-06-07T20:16:29.587-06:00Happy retirement, Linda! What a milestone for you....Happy retirement, Linda! What a milestone for you. I got goosebumps reading Kuskin's poem and yours - wow. Your gift of poetry and love of learning will continue beyond the classroom because of your passion. I am privileged to read your words. =) Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60882934470292291852015-06-07T08:13:29.204-06:002015-06-07T08:13:29.204-06:00Thank you Michelle. I appreciate all your wishes. ...Thank you Michelle. I appreciate all your wishes. I'm looking forward to a summer filled with poetry!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20534563196168210152015-06-07T06:30:51.227-06:002015-06-07T06:30:51.227-06:00I am feeling so many things for you right now, Lin...I am feeling so many things for you right now, Linda, but mostly gratitude... for who you are, for the fact that you give of yourself so generously, for all you've done as a teacher over the years, for the presence you are as a poet, encourager, and role model. Thank you for both poems in this post, but especially for those sun-kissed poppies and the message you have planted in my heart. You're such a special person , Linda, and I wish you all the best for your retirement.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72154915379036192182015-06-07T06:27:04.066-06:002015-06-07T06:27:04.066-06:00Heidi, you are welcome. Thank you, too, for the sw...Heidi, you are welcome. Thank you, too, for the sweet words.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89203092063290702502015-06-07T06:26:34.801-06:002015-06-07T06:26:34.801-06:00Thank you, Tricia. I love the wishes!Thank you, Tricia. I love the wishes!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59328474948370588392015-06-07T04:49:50.535-06:002015-06-07T04:49:50.535-06:00Linda--
Thank you for the gift of this goodbye po...Linda--<br /><br />Thank you for the gift of this goodbye poem, and all the best for your future presents! May June bring you perfect days, and every month thereafter!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12039607333459953772015-06-06T15:29:36.245-06:002015-06-06T15:29:36.245-06:00Linda,
I hope you have many wonderful days ahead, ...Linda,<br />I hope you have many wonderful days ahead, filled with sunshine, flowers, and poetry. Thank you for giving so many years to the classroom. I am sure you will be missed.<br />Best,<br />TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65159885195646466682015-06-06T10:43:58.045-06:002015-06-06T10:43:58.045-06:00Thank you, Ramona. I am looking forward to all of ...Thank you, Ramona. I am looking forward to all of it very much.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77437753464369855112015-06-06T08:15:16.066-06:002015-06-06T08:15:16.066-06:00Oh, Linda, what a lovely poem. I know this new ch...Oh, Linda, what a lovely poem. I know this new chapter will be fun and provide more time for whatever you want to do - writing, reading, slowing down, and of course, more time with family! Blogging has taught me to slow down and savor the small moments - such a gift in our busy world.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78263079579982127852015-06-06T07:20:55.287-06:002015-06-06T07:20:55.287-06:00Thanks, Mary Lee. I've loved all the wonderful...Thanks, Mary Lee. I've loved all the wonderful times, but am also ready for what's next.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74843749338071512922015-06-06T07:20:16.134-06:002015-06-06T07:20:16.134-06:00Thanks, Tabatha. It's been a lot of good years...Thanks, Tabatha. It's been a lot of good years!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83022872082759129672015-06-06T05:09:18.870-06:002015-06-06T05:09:18.870-06:00I can't imagine you retired (and you probably ...I can't imagine you retired (and you probably can't either, some moments)! Congratulations and best wishes for the next phase of life!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-61233843093245712832015-06-06T05:04:41.199-06:002015-06-06T05:04:41.199-06:00Hi Linda! Love that poppy photo and poem. Congratu...Hi Linda! Love that poppy photo and poem. Congratulations on all those wonderful years of inspiring students! And enjoy doing what moves you :-) Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1554072234237714502015-06-05T19:50:36.203-06:002015-06-05T19:50:36.203-06:00Ha! Perhaps so! Thanks Diane, I am not worried, ha...Ha! Perhaps so! Thanks Diane, I am not worried, happy to spend time doing other things, and to just "be".Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85106666016348986752015-06-05T18:24:24.415-06:002015-06-05T18:24:24.415-06:00Congratulations, Linda! Take time to sit and rela...Congratulations, Linda! Take time to sit and relax and "be like the poppies" before embarking on the next phase. I know this is sexist, but I've never known a woman who didn't find retirement a whirlwind of exciting things to do. Men, however, almost never seem to know what to do with themselves.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9337650058528942042015-06-05T15:45:17.755-06:002015-06-05T15:45:17.755-06:00Thanks Buffy. I appreciate the wishes.Thanks Buffy. I appreciate the wishes.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68305304894042832272015-06-05T15:44:52.293-06:002015-06-05T15:44:52.293-06:00Thanks very much, Janet. Hoping to continue writin...Thanks very much, Janet. Hoping to continue writing & also just catching up with life. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89179446516769993042015-06-05T15:30:06.069-06:002015-06-05T15:30:06.069-06:00Twenty-six years--wow, that's a lot of teachin...Twenty-six years--wow, that's a lot of teaching (and I'm sure a lot of lucky kids who were guided by you.) Congratulations on the next step, and oh I love that poppy poem. Yes, enjoy the sun!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46480800401292396522015-06-05T15:19:16.887-06:002015-06-05T15:19:16.887-06:00Yes to staying in the moment. Beautiful, stunning ...Yes to staying in the moment. Beautiful, stunning really, photo and so meaningful and important your poem. Hoping that summer brings me more time to catch up with my PF friends. I wish you well in your retirement and bet you have some amazing plans for your time ahead!! And celebrating it all. I got to teach a poetry workshop session today in gr. 4. I adored it. I was subbing for a friend and she so kindly asked me if I wanted to do a lesson rather than have her leave plans. And I have my PF friends to thank, too! Michelle H. Barnes, Laura Salas, and Nikki Grimes. Happy summer, Linda.<br />Janet F./Clare/Fagalskanny17https://www.blogger.com/profile/07488350213473016250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35164920775437362662015-06-05T13:48:08.792-06:002015-06-05T13:48:08.792-06:00Thank you, Elsie. I am so looking forward to being...Thank you, Elsie. I am so looking forward to being with you and everyone at All-Write-a celebration? Absolutely!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com