tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post4558956781766792084..comments2023-10-22T05:17:46.986-07:00Comments on Catbird Scout: SunflowerDeb Shuckahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-67363368697912941762013-09-14T21:23:18.394-07:002013-09-14T21:23:18.394-07:00Hey Deb,
I can't believe I've missed so ma...Hey Deb,<br />I can't believe I've missed so many posts! I guess it's time to get back in the saddle again! I loved everything about this post, and many of the previous comments as well. I am in awe of your writing gifts. Love you!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-78877893842437624232013-09-14T21:22:50.431-07:002013-09-14T21:22:50.431-07:00Hey Deb,
I can't believe I've missed so ma...Hey Deb,<br />I can't believe I've missed so many posts! I guess it's time to get back in the saddle again! I loved everything about this post, and many of the previous comments as well. I am in awe of your writing gifts. Love you!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-36594934768869719832013-09-03T05:05:05.499-07:002013-09-03T05:05:05.499-07:00What a lovely way to make use of a sunflower!
It i...What a lovely way to make use of a sunflower!<br />It is clear that you will be heading for another year of growth with new students. The new set up will bring new challenges as it will create a different kind of bonding, less intense. May you have a great year.<br />I just love your writing style!Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-39365998529660816442013-09-03T05:00:14.269-07:002013-09-03T05:00:14.269-07:00Love your use of the sunflower as a means to an en...Love your use of the sunflower as a means to an end!<br />I managed to teach 25 years but had to call it quits then. Health gave out and I was unable to give it my all. You are a very insightful teacher from what I read. May this new year be another one of growth for you and your pupils.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-63679962601542677102013-08-27T22:02:48.304-07:002013-08-27T22:02:48.304-07:00Gorgeous!Gorgeous!Celindahttp://bestrecumbentexercisebikes.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-14478275306085140992013-08-14T08:26:13.731-07:002013-08-14T08:26:13.731-07:00so happy you allowed summer seedlings to grow at w...so happy you allowed summer seedlings to grow at will... often the most beautiful experiences blossom that way!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-2064063616045395292013-08-12T08:54:13.190-07:002013-08-12T08:54:13.190-07:00Dear Deb, Alleluia!!! Peace.Dear Deb, Alleluia!!! Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-84910787322472962982013-08-10T07:32:26.398-07:002013-08-10T07:32:26.398-07:00I'm with you on heading back to school next we...I'm with you on heading back to school next week. <br /><br />You have had a busy summer, but it sounds like fun. I'm glad you're writing again. Very important for various reasons: therapy, your talent shouldn't be squashed, and all those empty journals :). <br /><br />Lastly, my favorite thing is every other year some of the farmers, near me, plant fields of sunflowers. I LOVE them.T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-72281632350169569682013-08-09T19:37:29.268-07:002013-08-09T19:37:29.268-07:00What I love about this post:
How you personified t...What I love about this post:<br />How you personified the sunflower.<br />That I am one of the walking friends.<br />That you can see the beauty in the "less is more" of your summer.<br />That you have enjoyed rest and cleaning and clearing out that helps us keep going.<br />And, of course, I love YOU! When are we walking again?<br />triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929205365777864208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-19800318857504775132013-08-09T19:36:53.832-07:002013-08-09T19:36:53.832-07:00What I love about this post:
How you personified t...What I love about this post:<br />How you personified the sunflower.<br />That I am one of the walking friends.<br />That you can see the beauty in the "less is more" of your summer.<br />That you have enjoyed rest and cleaning and clearing out that helps us keep going.<br />And, of course, I love YOU! When are we walking again?<br />triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929205365777864208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-73747448695258653622013-08-09T17:27:44.034-07:002013-08-09T17:27:44.034-07:00Your class will love you and your writing talent w...Your class will love you and your writing talent will be a wonderful opportunity for them to learn from the best! Heck, I want to be in the class! I could read what you write all day. Enjoy your final summer days!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-49078109840119957012013-08-09T14:04:27.998-07:002013-08-09T14:04:27.998-07:00Sounds like the kind of summer you needed. Too bad...Sounds like the kind of summer you needed. Too bad it has to come to an end. Don't spend you school year wishing it were summer, though. Try living the 9 months one day at a time. Next summer will be here before you know it.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-44960316715038465562013-08-09T13:51:49.599-07:002013-08-09T13:51:49.599-07:00Your summer sounds wonderful. I am quite sure you ...Your summer sounds wonderful. I am quite sure you have such a richness of friends and family because you are a good friend and family member! I love your use of sunflower as metaphor. I hope the coming school year is rewarding as well. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-87640609897689613492013-08-09T10:52:58.619-07:002013-08-09T10:52:58.619-07:00Lovely, reflective post, as usual. So good to read...Lovely, reflective post, as usual. So good to read!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-24893309570897229822013-08-09T09:35:04.122-07:002013-08-09T09:35:04.122-07:00I am so pleased that your summer played out this w...I am so pleased that your summer played out this way and that, as always, you discovered and appreciated its gifts.<br /><br />In the beginning of her sixth grade year, Eve's math teacher brought in sunflower heads to teach the kids about the Fibonacci sequence and expose them to a little bit of the wonder of nature and its patterns. They were encouraged to go out that weekend and find more examples of order and plan in the world and it was such a powerful experience. I will forever look at sunflowers differently. <br /><br />Sending you love and light.kariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-57272612724878844242013-08-09T05:03:47.186-07:002013-08-09T05:03:47.186-07:00It sounds lovely, your summer. Peaceful and rejuv...It sounds lovely, your summer. Peaceful and rejuvenating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-39259734777699753892013-08-08T21:13:56.336-07:002013-08-08T21:13:56.336-07:00Now that I'm retired, I find it difficult to i...Now that I'm retired, I find it difficult to imagine what it must be like to gear up for another year in the classroom. I am so looking forward to seeing you in October, and learning more about your journey forward. Blessings, dear Deb! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-51588046860533532522013-08-08T18:43:52.354-07:002013-08-08T18:43:52.354-07:00I'm looking forward to my kids coming too...on...I'm looking forward to my kids coming too...on August 20th.<br />Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-68273182754525489242013-08-08T17:32:15.545-07:002013-08-08T17:32:15.545-07:00You are the master of metaphor. "Like the su...You are the master of metaphor. "Like the sunflower, my summer developed spontaneously." Your writing always amazes me.<br /><br />I'm so glad your summer was just what it needed to be: restful, rejuvenating, restorative, and reflective. <br /><br />Those fifth graders are very fortunate to have you, but I shutter to think of the papers that 100 fifth graders will generate. You are a brave lady. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-13566574475180631632013-08-08T15:35:55.002-07:002013-08-08T15:35:55.002-07:00Face to the light of the warming sun. Such a lovel...Face to the light of the warming sun. Such a lovely post Deb.<br /> These are the sort of days I've always thought you deserved. May you long bask in health and happiness. Even the saddest of experiences makes us stronger,-I know you've been there - and your strength comes through in this post. Your students will be very fortunate to have you in their lives. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323372985310307718.post-75019333369018735902013-08-08T14:15:06.305-07:002013-08-08T14:15:06.305-07:00I thought of you yesterday and was pleased to hear...I thought of you yesterday and was pleased to hear from you today. Your summer sounds delicious! All that time with friends--oh how I love that part. And getting rid of things--my kind of work. So excited to see what this next year brings both of our ways. Love being along on your journey.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com