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Posted on November 1, 2019November 1, 2019

Traits of Writing Poetry

Since my work a week ago when I conducted a mini-lesson on writing Haiku at Wetland Education Days, I have been thinking a lot about writing.  One of the most…

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Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Poetry Friday: Haiku

If you read my blog yesterday, you know I’ve been teaching during the last two days. Today, was more of the same – connecting students in grades 4-8 to our…

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Posted on October 24, 2019November 5, 2019

Haiku Heaven

Wetland Celebration Today I was part of a group of Environmental Educators celebrating our Wetlands. We hosted fourth, fifth, and sixth graders from 9 – 2pm in thirty-minute stations. I…

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Posted on October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Silent Sunday: Mountains

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Posted on October 5, 2019

Going Out with Hope

Yesterday was my last day of work at a job I’ve only had a little more than 8 months. It was a job I wanted, a job I was given…

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Posted on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019

Silent Sunday: Early Fall Color

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Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

Wordless Wednesday: Signs Seen Traveling & on the Trail

   

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Posted on September 13, 2019

Poetry Friday: Weddings

White Wedding Dress. Table Top Ferns of Green. Comfortable shoes for dancing. Favorite Comfort Foods Served. The first dance – Classic music gathers friends and family, Glenn Miller’s In the…

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