Archives for 2005 October
An Educational Seminar
Date: October 18, 2005
I went to a homeschooling seminar this evening to see two women speakers who I cannot describe as anything short of extraordinary, not just in their profession (and profession, it is), but also in their kindness and wonderful personalities. One lady spoke on learning styles and communications, specifically of that between adults and children with special needs, and the other spoke about teaching teenagers.
Old Forest Piper
Date: October 17, 2005
Whistle wildly, old forest piper.
The willows will shake and dance
As we twirl in linens crisp and white–
Hair flowing, bodies entranced.
Small Town Politics, USA
Date: October 15, 2005
The price of living in a small town for an extended period of time is that (a) you become a part of the small town politics and completely blend in or (b) you are a sore thumb, stuck on the outside looking in, and you are entirely aware of the politics….Since working at the newspaper, I’ve encountered all kinds.
