The daily meanderings of a teacher

Afternoon Bird Droppings February 13, 2012 A simple word belief   “What matters is not the idea a man holds, but the depth at which he holds it.” Ezra Pound   I went to a basketball game a few Friday nights back. The intensity of the crowd always amazes me be it any group event,…

Bird Droppings February 12, 2012 A five note flute   “The American Indian is of the soil, whether it be the region of forests, plains, pueblos, or mesas. He fits into the landscape, for the hand that fashioned the continent also fashioned the man for his surroundings. He once grew as naturally as the wild…

Bird Droppings February 11, 2012 Greed could be our downfall   “That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.” Henry David Thoreau               We watch the news and heads of states and heads of companies fall midst the economic crisis. All the while wealth is disappearing I am told. I recall back…

Bird Droppings February 10, 2012 How capable do we need to be? What a contrast to yesterday as the sun was shining and moon was full as I went out in the wee hours with a crystal clear sky, a gentle wind blowing, chimes ringing peacefully and a beautiful full moon gazing at me between…

Bird Droppings February 9, 2012 Seeking perfection midst near misses   I was on my way again to school to do my writing and check on my critters when it dawned on me I forget to take my daily dose of medicinal morning medications. As we get older it seems we need help balancing blood…

Bird Droppings February 8, 2012 Going to school and chasing a sunrise   It has been several years since I looked at public education simply as school. This morning I was heading into the high school totally devoid of students and most of staff since we have an intersession break of sorts when I got…