Robin,

Roald Dahl's books are so full of delightfully yucky characters, it's hard to imagine my not being able to get the kids excited about reading them.

You will get to hear them - we're not ready for Prime Time quite yet.

Anne

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

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Anne's Philly Phan Site at http://www.gbsfanatic.com

I enjoyed James & The Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, but I think that one of my favourite primary grade reads was Danny Champion of the World.  Congratulations Anne!

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Live ♥ Love ♫ Rock

"I finally found my way, Say goodbye to yesterday
Hit the gas there ain't no brakes on the lost highway"

"She spends all her cash on letting go"

Another good news: I got a job at Standard Life Insurance, starting May 5th, exactly 5 months after I got fired from Visa Desjardins. :)

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yesterday I won second place at a scottish fiddle competition! Im really excited about it since i didnt even place last year, and i beat out the girl who placed 1st last year. YAY!

it's a sb* for me, because it really has boosted my confidence as a player, i get REALLY BAD performance anxiety. after the competition, mom and i were shopping at some of the stands, and we ran into the judge. he asked if i was nervous while playing, and i responded "YES!!" He replied that he noticed that after i finished i was shaking. which i was. a lot.

getting in front of people to just say something gets my heart a flutter, but playing makes me feel ill, and anxious, and occasionally i will see spots, but basically i feel all kinds of uncomfortable.

yesterday was great, because i really took a step past my fears, and proved to myself that it's ALL right to put yourself out there.

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it's not so bad.

**before you get mad at someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Because then you will be a mile away, and you will have their shoes**

congrats, Paula! A little nervousness before you perform gives you an edge I think.

Anne

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

visit my website!:
Anne's Philly Phan Site at http://www.gbsfanatic.com

Go Paula! Great picture.

Paula that pic (and any from your NY gig) belong in the Walk on the Moon thread! 

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In the social order, I accept the bottom rung, until the wine is pouring and the Lord commands a song!

I know I'm a bit late but congrats Paula.   

Robin

My brother-in-law is my SB*. We had a nice dinner together tonight and he calmed my fears greatly. Nice to have a such a great guy in my extended family..

Anne

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

visit my website!:
Anne's Philly Phan Site at http://www.gbsfanatic.com

Everyone who contributes to the 'Children with disabilities' thread are SB for me. The thread has made it to 100 pages and the support and friendship there has been amazing. Thanks everyone.

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Some people shine like a star in the first moment. Others keep their light hidden until they are ready to show us.

My sb* is the amazing spring we've been having. Everything is in bloom - EARLY - and it has just been gorgeous My little cherry trees have more blossoms than last year; we might actually get a few cherries this year!! The deer and rabbits DIDN'T manage to kill everything off, the way they did last year. Every day something new is popping up out of the ground. I love it!

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...long as the river still runs to the sea, hey lucky you, lucky me...

GBS Concerts: The most fun you can have with your clothes on.

We're having a Mother's Day Tea in our class tomorrow.  For two weeks the kids have been listening to 'Dance With Me Daily" by the Barra MacNeils- at nap - mostly.  Last week one of them said "this makes me think of my mommy".  They started calling it "The Mommy Song" Then the class decided they should Dance with their Moms at the Tea to this song.  Who am i to say NO to THAT request??? !!!! 

Today a 4 year old asked, "Ms Helen, can we sing it to our Moms too?"

I asked if they thought they knew the words, and I let them have a go at it.

OH MY GOODNESS!  It was SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL!  Their little voices sounded like a chorus of Angels and i was amazed at how much of the lyrics they'd picked up.  We practiced and by the end of the day, they had the song down!  (goes to show what you can learn in your sleep!)

My assistant, Sue and I were a litle choked up - it was amazing.  3 and 4 year olds singing THAT song, for their Moms...with so much feeling.

When i asked them what they thought some of the words meant, one little guy said "when they say "keep me inside you, let me blossom in your soul", that means Mommy will love me for ever and ever" 

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Helen




I'm goin' Straight to Hell-On-Wheels!

Helen - send this story to the Barras. They will love it, I guarantee you.

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Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
"Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." E. Wiesel
OKP's Resident B****
Imprudens est draconem vivum de consiliis tuis omittere.
Steet team Leader for NYS, OH and Southern Ontario.

What a beautiful story Helen! I bet when the Moms come in for the Tea there won't be a dry eye in the house.

Helen,

When you're finished your own personal Mother's Day celebrating, please tell us about the tea.

Anne

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

visit my website!:
Anne's Philly Phan Site at http://www.gbsfanatic.com