tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post9120413749337525527..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Tuning UpLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78795030396248051462019-04-01T08:28:13.187-06:002019-04-01T08:28:13.187-06:00Thanks, MattThanks, MattLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70281012475627413322019-04-01T08:19:28.776-06:002019-04-01T08:19:28.776-06:00Both poems bring back memories of school for me! T...Both poems bring back memories of school for me! Thanks, Linda.Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91199153598816430522019-03-31T17:32:54.920-06:002019-03-31T17:32:54.920-06:00I think teachers would love to read your words, Ja...I think teachers would love to read your words, Jane. Congress representatives would learn much spending time in the classroom. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22486947965843449682019-03-31T09:57:25.351-06:002019-03-31T09:57:25.351-06:00I'm so, so in awe of teachers, especially in d...I'm so, so in awe of teachers, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, but really everywhere, because need can be about so much for than income levels or demographics. Teachers are so much more than givers of knowledge - they are so often counsellors and social workers and therapists, providers and caregivers and extended unofficial family members. Teachers are society's unsung heroes! Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70368120447146913022019-03-31T06:36:14.818-06:002019-03-31T06:36:14.818-06:00Thank you, Catherine. We had snow yesterday and Fr...Thank you, Catherine. We had snow yesterday and Friday night, but now warming up again. Hoping that is the end! Here's to April pleasures!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49139540991517267952019-03-31T04:39:22.125-06:002019-03-31T04:39:22.125-06:00I loved "Learning--Not Just for Students"...I loved "Learning--Not Just for Students" when I first read it, but I missed your soup poem, which is also wonderful. Spring is beginning to take hold here, so hopefully no more soup weather! I'm looking forward to your April project, Linda!Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65127440065180010522019-03-30T21:03:58.129-06:002019-03-30T21:03:58.129-06:00As I wrote earlier, it is sad that the problem con...As I wrote earlier, it is sad that the problem continues to be real in our "rich" country. Thanks, KimberlyLinda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18222868287973864942019-03-30T16:15:19.781-06:002019-03-30T16:15:19.781-06:00Learning- Not Just For Students, it hit home. A fr...Learning- Not Just For Students, it hit home. A friend teaches at a public elementary school in a poverty stricken area of her town. She said she doesn't look forward to spring break or winter break, because so many of her students come back so fatigued and hungry :(Kimberly Hutmacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481478199892532599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69361537768241059162019-03-30T15:28:26.287-06:002019-03-30T15:28:26.287-06:00Thanks, Tabatha. It was my first experience with p...Thanks, Tabatha. It was my first experience with people who were very poor. This family had five children and an older one in the school had much care of them because the parents worked early and late. The boy I had was tiny, malnourished & still wore his baby shoes. It was a delicate thing to find shoes for him so kids wouldn't tease him. My colleague and I managed to hold a "shoe exchange" where some could bring shoes no longer fitting their children and do a trade. In it, we found him a pair. (We also called on some other friends to donate, too. It helped!) Thanks for asking!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82526658451346748342019-03-30T15:20:03.423-06:002019-03-30T15:20:03.423-06:00Both poems have such good endings, Linda. I am won...Both poems have such good endings, Linda. I am wondering about the boy in baby shoes...<br />Looking forward to hearing your NPM exercises -- I always need new ideas and forms :-)! Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2936018546118385212019-03-30T14:50:44.055-06:002019-03-30T14:50:44.055-06:00You're welcome, Kiesha. This group was a joy t...You're welcome, Kiesha. This group was a joy to write with and offered terrific prompts. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76858702942856907392019-03-30T14:03:20.088-06:002019-03-30T14:03:20.088-06:00I love these thoughtful and poignant poems. I can ...I love these thoughtful and poignant poems. I can see why you are so fond of them. Thank you for sharing your words with us!Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819098985292406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27123335121086056102019-03-30T06:18:13.173-06:002019-03-30T06:18:13.173-06:00Yes, you are lucky, Mary Lee. Wishing that everyon...Yes, you are lucky, Mary Lee. Wishing that everyone could understand the challenges. And, I'm happy that you've had a good break. I remember. Thanks for sharing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3568837319003484792019-03-30T04:39:38.813-06:002019-03-30T04:39:38.813-06:00We are lucky enough to have a volunteer group that...We are lucky enough to have a volunteer group that delivers sack lunches to the neediest neighborhoods near our school during breaks. But yes, teaching is an expensive career, costing teachers (the ones who pay attention and do something about what they see) more than just money, but also emotional collateral. That's part of the importance of breaks -- we need to refill the well! Mine is nearly full again, and I'm ready to get back and see about making it through Testing Season with some sanity and compassion to spare!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23406425430100849052019-03-29T20:08:08.730-06:002019-03-29T20:08:08.730-06:00Sometimes we just cannot do it all, Margaret. I am...Sometimes we just cannot do it all, Margaret. I am wondering how to continue my other blog posts & April poetry posts, too! I'm glad you enjoyed my cookie poem. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12249245230293721262019-03-29T20:06:45.713-06:002019-03-29T20:06:45.713-06:00As you can read, I didn't know about the snack...As you can read, I didn't know about the snacks, either, Linda. Thanks for sharing some of your feelings about this, too. It's sad that years pass and the problems remain. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86302225392367867862019-03-29T17:51:04.809-06:002019-03-29T17:51:04.809-06:00I have been all but absent in the Facebook group t...I have been all but absent in the Facebook group this month. I can't really explain, except new grandchild, new students, SOLC, National Boards, and so on. But I do love reading and writing poetry. I'm glad you posted these two. So much easier to find and read here. I especially like the one about cookies. So poignant, that realization of the reality of teaching. Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-92122438533156188882019-03-29T17:13:56.106-06:002019-03-29T17:13:56.106-06:00Linda, that first poem...my career is ending with ...Linda, that first poem...my career is ending with similar experiences. I had no idea at the beginning of my career how important little things like snacks could be. I love that I have so much learning to do. It humbles me and makes me want to work harder. Your poem does that too. And, you KNOW I love that soup poem. The warmth and goodness is all there.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24492168665621988502019-03-29T14:56:17.161-06:002019-03-29T14:56:17.161-06:00Thanks, Jama. I'm sure you would have loved al...Thanks, Jama. I'm sure you would have loved all the poems written this month in our group. They've been funny and poignant and oh so clever. More coming, right?Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-83907313148970608202019-03-29T14:55:05.593-06:002019-03-29T14:55:05.593-06:00Thanks, Amy, it's an exciting new adventure. I...Thanks, Amy, it's an exciting new adventure. I'm glad you like the poems. They have been good to write, to capture the moments.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62843738431311917792019-03-29T14:53:59.839-06:002019-03-29T14:53:59.839-06:00It might be interesting to do some kind of soup hi...It might be interesting to do some kind of soup history, at least highlights of the past. We've had more snow in March than the rest of winter, now waiting for some tonight! Then warming again. Thanks, Carol!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10983435215992505202019-03-29T14:43:16.129-06:002019-03-29T14:43:16.129-06:00Cookies and soup! You know I love these poems, Lin...Cookies and soup! You know I love these poems, Linda. First one is touching and poignant, revealing, and you've captured the warmth and comfort of soup in the second poem -- almost makes me wish winter would stick around. But then, soup is good any time of the year. :) Looking forward to seeing how you use Important Words (new to me). Happy Almost Poetry Month!jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25219174741642748272019-03-29T13:43:14.206-06:002019-03-29T13:43:14.206-06:00These are such beautiful and honest poems. Your h...These are such beautiful and honest poems. Your heart is a poem. Food connects us and stories of food bring us home. Thank you, Linda. I look forward to your project...and to checking out this book too. xAmy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10118508827314979482019-03-29T10:54:14.078-06:002019-03-29T10:54:14.078-06:00Linda, soup is the warming touch for winter days. ...Linda, soup is the warming touch for winter days. I made quite a bit this past season. It soothes the soul who yearns for warmth. While our winter was mild - only about 2-4 inches of snow that would come and go, it was cold. Cold leads to my son complaining about his leg muscles that ache. I am looking forward to warmth and more poems that you will share on the virtues of spring days. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-46825091324218775282019-03-29T08:48:47.730-06:002019-03-29T08:48:47.730-06:00Thanks, Carol. I do think of those children on spr...Thanks, Carol. I do think of those children on spring break, not always getting the food they need. And today's weather does call for chili for sure! I'm glad you like the header and the quote, thought you would with your own daffodil celebration! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com