Lady in a Small Town

what three things would you tell yourself? Only 3 things?  Wow! Sweet Briar is a great college and you will have a terrific four years if you go there…but…look around New England a little more.  Can you get into Mt. Holyoke?  Is there a small college nearby that has a great teacher’s program?  And take [...]

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If I Could Tell You Time will say nothing but I told you so, Time only knows the price we have to pay; If I could tell you I would let you know. If we should weep when clowns put on their show, If we should stumble when musicians play, Time will say nothing but [...]

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I was in my literacy room waiting for my third graders. The same room I teach in now. My para walked in from her break. “You haven’t left the room, have you?” she asked. “No.” I said. “Then you don’t know.” she said, quietly. “Know what?” “I will tell you after.” “No, please tell me.” [...]

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Whoorl wrote a nice piece about her childhood blanket and challenged her readers to write too. I am writing about my favorite childhood stuffed animal. This week we had Staff Appriciation week at school and we each brought in an artifact that represents us. I brought my bear. Almost no one guessed he was mine. [...]

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Whoorl posted an entry about things she misses after reading this article and its comments. I miss Jello Pudding Pops. Several people mention the CRX. I miss one particular CRX, the one belonging to my high school boyfriend. I also hate that every time I find sneakers I like they discontinue them. One of the [...]

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