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Sparse Moments: Why Can't I Hear the Angels Sing? Part 1
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Sunday, October 02, 2011. Why Can't I Hear the Angels Sing? Let me tell you a story. I was 14. I had rejected God. I danced, 7 classes a week. I played piano and flute and was beginning to feel the tug of the guitar. I had recently fallen in love with Dylan, Donovan and folk rock. I was starting to write. I had a tenuous relationship with my parents. Dad brought home a rent-to-buy Hammond L100 with a built in Leslie. Man, that thing was sweet! When we returned home, the organ was gone. The Bay had fo...
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Sparse Moments: Grammar
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Wednesday, July 01, 2015. July 1, 2015. The little girl next door doesn’t look very happy. When we wish her “Happy Summer! Sorry, that’s how teachers think. Then I thought about the princes, William and Harry, undoubtedly masters now of the, um, Queen’s English, going to school and suffering through the grammar lessons year after year, knowing that they, of all people, would never get away with laziness when it came to language. So many better things to do, like playing polo or shooting fox! Most kids le...
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Sparse Moments: Musings on Retiring from Teaching
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Sunday, June 28, 2015. Musings on Retiring from Teaching. June 28, 1015. Retirement. Well, almost. Tomorrow, the required “admin day,” beginning with the year-end staff breakfast, followed by a meeting I plan not to attend, and emptying, completely emptying, my classroom. John and I were talking today about this:. So what do you do when you can stop, have to stop, doing all that? But now, I won’t have that. I will have time. I will have energy (I am so tired! I can’t wait to see what emerges! The raging ...
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Sparse Moments: One Day, Two Days
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Sunday, July 01, 2012. One Day, Two Days. July 1, 2012. I was able to catch another couple of hours in the Maple Leaf Lounge of Montréal airport, courtesy of my business class boarding pass. I snoozed again on the fifty minute flight to Québec. Then napped yet again once settled in my apartment bedroom here at the Collège Mérici. Now, after two days of cat naps, I feel ready to have a real night's sleep. Posted using BlogPress from my iPad. Please let us know. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Sparse Moments: Apropos of nothing in particular
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Friday, January 28, 2011. Apropos of nothing in particular. Rick Steves is in Vancouver. We could catch the elevator with him, but he’s going down, and the auditorium is up. He’s eating a sandwich that smells of onions, and his face is clearly saying, “Please don’t get on the elevator with me.” So we don’t. He’s taller than he looks on TV. A veritable giant. And his belly is bigger than the camera shows, he being in the full flush of middle age. This is apropos of nothing. Our team meeting was interestin...
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Sparse Moments: Bill 22 and the Reality of Teaching
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Saturday, March 03, 2012. Bill 22 and the Reality of Teaching. A letter, self-explanatory:. I write to four of you: Mr. Abbott as Education Minister, Mr. Hansen as my MLA, and Mr. Dix as leader of the Opposition, and Mr. Austin as Education Critic for the Opposition. It is my hope that the following will be read during debate in the legislature on Bill 22. Welcome to my Grade 6 classroom. But that’s just the physical space, not so very important in the scheme of things. I have 25 other students. I have a...
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Noxalio: once upon a time
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Sunday, April 17, 2011. Once upon a time. Once upon a time. I'd forget who you were. For i knew time. Had designs to rob. Of tone of voice. The subtle hues and shades. Even if so scanty. A penchant for hiding. Which made close regard. More of a needle. I've carried your laughter. Voice in a box. And for safe measure. I engraved your name. But to be blunt. None of these acts. Its high jinks have had. April 18, 2011 at 2:43 AM. April 18, 2011 at 5:14 AM. Isabelle . is memory mostly truth or fiction? Thank ...
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Noxalio: i am fury
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011. For as long as. They will embrace me. And i shall feign. I respect the musical effect of short sentences, be furious in the desert helps to be wise in the city. March 23, 2011 at 1:03 AM. Ominous. Darker than usual. I feel right at home. March 23, 2011 at 9:15 AM. This passionate rave is awesome, noxy! Rhythm drives it, yes, like the Furies . Wondered about ending it with more. On a separate line. This leaves me kind of breathless in its rush . superb! March 25, 2011 at 6:07 AM.
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Noxalio: jasmine
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Sunday, April 10, 2011. Par for the course. Of a single snap. Now, my love. I, a kite. Great images and rhythm. April 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM. Thank you kindly Gordon. April 12, 2011 at 9:49 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Dance Me to the End of Love by The Civil Wars. Once upon a time. I know very little. Braids are what provide. Contemporary Home Gym - Phoenix. How does it feel to lose her? Canvas 743* August 30, 2016. Canadian Maple Leaf Colouring Page 5916. France has a...
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Noxalio: note to all
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Monday, May 2, 2011. On a little break. From blogger (mainly due to time constraints). Please do not get offended. If i don't reply to comments. As promptly as i normally do. Back in a few days, i think, i hope. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Canadian Maple Leaf Colouring Page 5914. Image: Canadian Maple Leaf Colouring Page with Abstract Drawing in Mind Form by Donald Lee] Abstract Line Drawing / Page 5914 / The 10,000 Page Colourin. Canvas 744* August 30, 2016. The King Of...
