You may have seen this on
my Facebook wall but I just wanted to share with all of you as this is me
“teaching” in the same school that Jules Verne attended. Pretty cool to get
attend an event there! ---Mia Wallace aka Annie Love.
Since a few of us family members received the photo and comment above through our private Facebook messenger overnight, I thought I'd share.
Annie may not have the official designation "teacher," but I know she knows how to teach.
I'm also proud that she has that sense of spontaneity and "seizing the moment" which adds so much pzazz to educating others.
It looks from this photo that she also has the ability to "seize the attention" of those wanting to learn.
Very good job, Annie Love. Jules Verne would be proud of you.
For those in class who have no idea who Jules Verne is, Google him. Then, you'll know it was a pretty impressive venue for Annie to offer instruction.
In other news, at the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, Laurie and Pache are three for three in Top Ten Ribbons after their classes so far this week.
Yesterday, they took fourth place and a Top Ten ribbon among 15 riders in the dressage Training Level Open. This afternoon they'll compete in Basic Western Dressage at 2:36 MDT.
Congratulations, and good luck.
And now in the teaching and friends category, I enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Pack River General Store yesterday with my two former teaching colleagues and FRIENDS, Pam and Betsy. Thanks, Larry, for your patience as the three of us happily took up where we always leave off.
Our experience once again reminded me of the priceless gift that follows us throughout our lives: friendship.
As life goes on, we are blessed enjoy the gift pretty much every day.
Our circles include those friends we've grown up with, those we've worked with, those we've just plain met along the way.
Each adds a special dimension to our lives, depending on the type of interaction experienced.
And, as we proceed on the journey of life, some remain in our lives on a day-to-day basis, providing us joy, laughter, connections, support at a moment's notice.
In other cases, years pass between the visits. Time, however, can never chip away at the bonds formed through common experiences of the past.
My friends Pam and Betsy talked about that very phenomenon yesterday as we reflected on all we've experienced over the years as friends who met as teachers at Sandpoint High.
That relationship, both in and outside of school, grew in lovely and fun ways over the years. We shared both hardships, moments of pure joy and, most importantly, laughter.
In my mind, the opportunity to laugh on a regular basis ranks right up there with good friends.
Betsy, Pam and I, along with several other colleagues in our respective schools, have experienced the good, the bad and the hilarious together as teachers.
Happily, we have maintained that same relationship as while going our separate ways, and now, with Pam's recent retirement, have all moved on to "life after teaching."
This story is hardly unique in the grand scope of friendship on this earth. Pretty much anyone alive can share their own similar reflections about their circles of friends.
And, I'm sure that pretty much everyone would echo my sentiments this morning as I express my deep appreciation for my circle of friends who mean so much to me.
Thanks, Betsy, Pam and Larry, for a much-needed and appreciated interlude in my week.
And, thanks to all my friends who enrich my life any ol' day of the year. You are loved.
In honor of all that, I've included the words to a song on a CD, sent to me by yet another beloved "friend." It's definitely worth going to the You Tube sound track.
Enjoy.
Since a few of us family members received the photo and comment above through our private Facebook messenger overnight, I thought I'd share.
Annie may not have the official designation "teacher," but I know she knows how to teach.
I'm also proud that she has that sense of spontaneity and "seizing the moment" which adds so much pzazz to educating others.
It looks from this photo that she also has the ability to "seize the attention" of those wanting to learn.
Very good job, Annie Love. Jules Verne would be proud of you.
For those in class who have no idea who Jules Verne is, Google him. Then, you'll know it was a pretty impressive venue for Annie to offer instruction.
In other news, at the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals, Laurie and Pache are three for three in Top Ten Ribbons after their classes so far this week.
Yesterday, they took fourth place and a Top Ten ribbon among 15 riders in the dressage Training Level Open. This afternoon they'll compete in Basic Western Dressage at 2:36 MDT.
Congratulations, and good luck.
And now in the teaching and friends category, I enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Pack River General Store yesterday with my two former teaching colleagues and FRIENDS, Pam and Betsy. Thanks, Larry, for your patience as the three of us happily took up where we always leave off.
Our experience once again reminded me of the priceless gift that follows us throughout our lives: friendship.
As life goes on, we are blessed enjoy the gift pretty much every day.
Our circles include those friends we've grown up with, those we've worked with, those we've just plain met along the way.
Each adds a special dimension to our lives, depending on the type of interaction experienced.
And, as we proceed on the journey of life, some remain in our lives on a day-to-day basis, providing us joy, laughter, connections, support at a moment's notice.
In other cases, years pass between the visits. Time, however, can never chip away at the bonds formed through common experiences of the past.
My friends Pam and Betsy talked about that very phenomenon yesterday as we reflected on all we've experienced over the years as friends who met as teachers at Sandpoint High.
That relationship, both in and outside of school, grew in lovely and fun ways over the years. We shared both hardships, moments of pure joy and, most importantly, laughter.
In my mind, the opportunity to laugh on a regular basis ranks right up there with good friends.
Betsy, Pam and I, along with several other colleagues in our respective schools, have experienced the good, the bad and the hilarious together as teachers.
Happily, we have maintained that same relationship as while going our separate ways, and now, with Pam's recent retirement, have all moved on to "life after teaching."
This story is hardly unique in the grand scope of friendship on this earth. Pretty much anyone alive can share their own similar reflections about their circles of friends.
And, I'm sure that pretty much everyone would echo my sentiments this morning as I express my deep appreciation for my circle of friends who mean so much to me.
Thanks, Betsy, Pam and Larry, for a much-needed and appreciated interlude in my week.
And, thanks to all my friends who enrich my life any ol' day of the year. You are loved.
In honor of all that, I've included the words to a song on a CD, sent to me by yet another beloved "friend." It's definitely worth going to the You Tube sound track.
Enjoy.
Friend Of Mine
Steve Martin, Edie Brickell
Listen to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR8G5j5rwTY
You've been a friend of mine
For such a long, long time
Made me laugh and seen me cry
Called me to say hi
The world is such a crazy place
Full of joy and pain
What would I do without you
Here to keep me sane
I've seen revolving doors
I've been a stepping stone
I don't know what I did wrong
Why they left me alone
When everybody lets me down
You lift me up again
What would I do without you
My old, faithful friend
You've been a friend of mine
For such a long, long time
Made me laugh and seen me cry
Call me to say hi
What would I do without you
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