Dear Readers,
I know this Covid Quarantine is dragging on, and things look bleak if you watch the news for any length of time. So why not turn it off and come to the bayou. There is always water flowing, a breeze blowing, birds singing. Nature is something we can find solace in, and something we can count on when the world is weird.
I’ve enjoyed creating videos for my students. I can’t believe how easy it is. I bought a bendable stand for my phone that looks like an android dog. I can video straight from my phone and upload it to YouTube in no time. Voila! An instructional poetry writing video.
Share these if you want or just watch for yourself to enjoy some time outside on the Bayou Teche. If you choose to write to the prompt, please share it with me in the comments. During this time of no-direct contact, I like feeling a connection to you through your words.
Reflections on the Teche 
I’m glad you went outdoors to film this! The sounds and sights behind you will bring comfort to your kids just as much as hearing your soothing voice.
Thank you for this glimpse of nature. Up here it is cold, gray and rainy – again! I know Spring is coming & that this is the way at the end of March, but the southern girl in me is already longing for flowers and outdoor time. And look! you offered it!
I loved hearing the birds calling and seeing the tree that inspired your poem. I know for me, being outside brings me a lot of peace right now. I’m sure your students appreciate being able to travel there virtually with you. Thanks for sharing and reminding us how easy it is to take simple virtual field trips to enhance all our learning and writing.
Thank you thank you for this piece about finding solace in nature (not the news!). I love the prompt “There is always…” and will have to tuck that in my teaching bag. I agree that you have such a soothing way with words.
She is simply lovely. It is good to know that There is Always people in the world that we have yet to meet that care about thoughts, words, and our planet as a sacred place.
There is Always – this.
Thank you ❤
This was so lovely! Thank you for that tree and your beautiful poem and a writing prompt that made me immediately want to start writing. I hope you will post more videos like this.