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Tag Archives: relationships
Abiding wonder of reaching out
Since retiring, I have been doing a little tutoring to help make ends meet. It has been interesting, surprising sometimes, to see how academic work assigned in a class gets translated through the eyes of a particular student. Having been … Continue reading
Posted in relationship, retirement, World War I
Tagged All Quiet on the Western Front, Company K, Jun Fujita, relationships, retirement, students, The Forum, tutoring, William March, World War I
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Bounty
This was harvested from our garden today. Several varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and lots of yukon potatoes. Tonight we ate some of this produce in our salad for dinner. Delicious. Actually, I have been gone for four days and … Continue reading
Posted in aging, family, garden, relationship, transformation
Tagged aging, bounty, family, garden, harvest, mother, relationships, transformation
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The Canterbury Tales begin
Today in 1387 is when scholars claim that Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales begin. The pilgrims start in Tabard Inn where the Host suggests that there be a competition in storytelling between the 31 pilgrims (counting the Host) to entertain themselves on their way to … Continue reading
Posted in relationship, story, Uncategorized
Tagged bawdy, Canterbury's Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer, mystery, philosophical, pilgrimage, relationships, storytelling, William Blake, wonder
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Just like the relationships we celebrate this time of year
Orchids are not easy to care for. They take a bit more discipline and consistency than taking care of normal houseplants. They are more sensitive to regular waterings, do not like their roots sitting in water, prefer a bit of breeze, … Continue reading
Posted in flowers, relationship
Tagged Coconut Orchid, Dendrobium, flowers, Hauserman's, Maxillaria Tenifloria, Monnierara Millennium, orchids, Phalenopsis, relationships, Vuylstekeara
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“Drugstore” by Carl Dennis
Don’t be ashamed that your parents Didn’t happen to meet at an art exhibit Or at a protest against a foreign policy Based on fear of negotiation, But in an aisle of a discount drugstore, Near the antihistamine section, Seeking … Continue reading
Posted in poetry, relationship
Tagged Carl Dennis, observation, parents, pay attention, poems, poetry, poets, relationships
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The colorful nuances of morning espresso
Starting mid-June, instead of having a large glass of coffee (yes, we drank our coffee from glasses) every morning, which JB prepared as part of our morning routine, we have taken to drinking a double espresso. The taste is deliciously strong … Continue reading
Posted in coffee, family, relationship
Tagged coffee, colors, espresso, family, relationships
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Drinking games
Every Friday morning we have an extended advisory. One of the students brings breakfast treats for us all to share. There are usually a variety of activities, discussions, tasks, and announcements with which we are involved while we munch. Advisory … Continue reading
Posted in relationship, school, Teaching
Tagged community, drinking game, play, relationships, school, students
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“Meeting the Light Completely” by Jane Hirshfield
Even the long-beloved was once an unrecognized stranger. Just so, the chipped lip of a blue-glazed cup, blown field of a yellow curtain, might also, flooding and falling, ruin your heart. A table painted with roses. An empty clothesline. Each … Continue reading
Posted in poetry, relationship
Tagged jane hirshfield, Meeting the Light Completely, poems, poetry, relationships
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“Back out”
So, at the end of a class if there are 5 or so minutes left, I pull out my Mrs. Robinson cards. The kids love it. They are cards which pose ethical questions. I ask a student to come forward … Continue reading
Posted in relationship, school, Teaching
Tagged ethics, middle school, relationships, school, students, teaching
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