trepidation. A sunny day afforded my husband and I with a
chance to hike & drink in the beauty of our earth.
beautiful reminders of God's handiwork."
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There's always something out there that will benefit our customers and their learning.
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"Be present for all things and be thankful for all things." ~Maya Angelou
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Poetry can capture our attention, sometimes like no other form
of communication. It's often the root of music or melodies that
convey the beauty, praises, and heartaches of life.
https://poets.org/poem/give-away-song
"I love discovering new, poignant ways poets share pictures of our world that speak of
heartfelt passion and desire."
~Rose West
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"Give yourself permission to be a beginner."
~Julia Cameron
Learning has a "starting point" that can turn
out to be awkward, clumsy, or exhilarating. So why not
cheer for one who makes an effort to launch into the unknown?
"It's delightful to witness attempts to
fulfill challenges, no matter how
daunting they might appear."
~Rose West
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"To take children seriously is to value them for who they
are right now rather than adults-in-the-making."
~Alfie Kohn
Doing the important work of reading, thinking, and
choosing to reframe what the craft of teaching should accomplish.
"Thankful for the time, the resources,
and ideas shared by others to improve
things in school, for children."
~Rose West
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"Happiness held is the
seed; happiness shared is the flower."
~John Harrigan
Looking at a neighbor's collection of flowers
that are carefully tended and no doubt loved,
I know all the world deserves such beauty.
"Cultivating living things in
creative ways is an ultimate truth."
~Rose West
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"If you truly love Nature,
you will find beauty everywhere."
~Van Gogh
"The poetry and the mystery of
our earth is indeed, wondrous."
~Rose West
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The place that honors peace, family,
and tradition appears different to each of us.
May we honor the homes around us
with the knowledge that each one is unique and worthy.
"Families vary across our world, yet
their memories hold eternal treasures."
~Rose West
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