#78 Table dancing in the courtyard.

To be continued….

#77 Back to the wall – where we belong

We are back to our Community Wall experience. How can a few (dozen) cans of chalkboard paint and some chalk create such a powerful experience of community? I guess it is really it is the actual sharing of thoughts and hearts.

I was taking in the chalk the second day on my way to class when a student ran up to me in a hurry and asked if he could have some chalk to write. I stopped and he got some chalk and ran over to the wall. When he ran back to me and put the chalk back, he said “Now I feel like I belong at Highland.” I can’t add anything to that.

To the student who took the time and effort to share, thank you. Welcome to our community, where you do belong!

This is why I teach! 

#76 Back to the action and excitement

It has been a few months now since I have sat down to share. How does time go by so quickly? At the same time, how does so much happens? Life is an interesting experience.

I took the summer off from writing which is ironic because I had more time to write then that I did for months.  Now that I am back in school, I can’t wait to start writing again.  The moments I want to share are growing and growing.  There were three from just today, at least!  

Remember the lists of moments from the Spring that I had yet to share?  Well, guess what, they are still waiting, patiently.   That is a cool thing about special moments, they stay with us forever.  Will I ever get caught up?  Who knows?  What does it mean to be behind anyway?

One thing I do know is that I am so fortunate to have so many wonderful moments in every day, so many moments that make my life a beautiful experience.

Can we add a few hours to each day?  Please?

To all the wonderful people in my world, thank you for who you are and all you contribute to my life.

This is why I teach!