Celebrating a New Year
August 16, 2014 by margaretsmn
Ruth Ayres invites us the celebrate each week. Click over to her site Discover. Play. Build. to read more celebrations.
Happy Birthday to me!
I had a birthday this week. It was also my first school day. The secretary sang “Happy Birthday” to me over the intercom. My gifted teacher-colleagues made cupcakes for our meeting and gave me a new journal. I had a ton of Facebook messages. I love that FB tells people it’s my birthday. I even got messages from two of my favorite authors, Peter Reynolds and Sharon Creech. My friend and colleague, Sally, knows how much I love Peter Reynolds. In 2006, she won a sketch at a technology conference. She gave me this sketch. What a special gift! If you do not know Peter Reynolds’ work, you must. His books make a difference. I am planning once again to participate in International Dot Day that celebrates the publication anniversary of The Dot.
This week my daughter was house sitting for a friend’s family. She sent me this picture to invite me out to enjoy the peacefulness and all the animals.
I met her out at the barn. The largest horse, Jackson, is so sweet. I was petting him, then turned to walk away. He came out of his stall and nudged my back for more petting. I am not accustom to horses, so I wasn’t sure how to react. He didn’t care. He continued to be affectionate. Maggie took this picture of us.
Thanks for celebrating the week with me.
Reflections on the Teche 
Your birthday sounds like it was marvelous, Margaret. No matter how long we’ve celebrated, someone doing something nice for us is always the best! I love that you got to go visit your daughter on the farm. It looks so beautiful. I am a former rider, and love the look of Jackson-takes me back… Have a great week this time with your students!
Your week was full of special delights!
Glad that your birthday brought special surprises and treats, Margaret. How wonderful to be able to visit your daughter in such a beautiful spot!
Happy Birthday! My first day back to school was my birthday too, the 11th. Love the picture of you and that affectionate horse.
Belated Happy Birthday, dear Margaret! Love the photo of you with the horse and the idyllic scene (with the moon still visible–or perhaps visible already, depending on whether it’s a sunrise or sunset shot). I love weeks like you describe, that come along unexpectedly and feel full of of grace.
Happy Birthday!!! Happy First Day of School!!! What a week of celebrations! đŸ™‚
Happy Belated Birthday, Margaret. I went straight to Facebook and sent a friend request. Imagine that school already started in the south. NYS starts on September 2nd. I will be traveling to Fishers Island School to work with the teachers and Principal/Superintendent on curriculum mapping their year. Can’t wait because Fishers Island is a jewel in a water body.
Happy belated birthday. The start of school, new beginnings…how wonderful. Love the sketch and I love the book The Dot.
Aw, this post is full of sweetness!
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