Good Evening My Friends,
This week totally flew by. It always does. Christmas week, thankfully, is filled with visits to family and friends and entertaining them in your home. This is truly the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
It is New Year's Eve. The last day of the month of December 2012. This year was truly spectacular for me. So many firsts. And at 50, I'd say that is truly magnificent.
This was a week of sadness, as well. I attended the funeral of James Fiorelli, my student. It was a beautiful mass and we sang Christmas carols. Rosanne wanted the Mass to be an uplifting celebration of James' life.
I also helped my friend Larry write the eulogy for his Aunt Cass's Funeral Mass. In the eulogy, there was a part where he says, Aunt Cass, you received something invaluable, you received your wings. I suggested that ringing a bell would be appropriate. He shared this suggestion with Karen and his son, Bryan. They said, Larry that is something Mar would do, but not something you would do. So Larry opted out. During the eulogy, when he was approaching this part about Cass earning her wings, the church bells began to chime, 12 times. It was noon. They only ring the church bells on the hour during the Christmas Season. Larry said then they started playing Chirstmas Carols. He couldn't believe it. He looked at Karen and Bryan and they were stunned. Larry later conveyed that I suggested the ringing of the bell, but that he opted out. He said, Cass surely wanted those bells to be rung in her honor.
Thank God, they were. Aunt Cass sounded like an amazing woman.
I really don't want to see this year end, because it was truly so wonderful for me. Turning 50 has been exhilarating, joyful, a blessing and a gift. I actually got to celebrate and have a cake with 50 candles on it, and got to make 50 wishes. Oh that fire burned brightly on that birthday cake. But the year is ending. With every ending there is a new beginning. Someone wished me a healthier, safer year. I thought, what ever comes my way, I will choose happines and gratitude. That is MY CHOICE. You can not control what happens to you, but you can control how you handle it.
So on Wednesday, I will happily blow out 51 candles on my cake. I will make 51 wishes. And I will be thankful.
And so my wish for you, is that this year, you happily get to blow out all the candles on your cake. Here's to life and love and living our Dash.
Happy New Year. I love you!
En ` Joy,
Marialyce
Monday, December 31, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone,
My favorite season is not winter, spring, summer or fall. It is the Christmas Season. For me, it is nostalgic. So many treasured memories to recall and cherish. I had a wonderful childhood. My parents were loving, caring and giving. They made sure that I got everything I needed, not necessarily everything I wanted. However, I remember one Christmas, I asked for a TV. Mom said, sorry honey we can't afford it. I then asked for a stereo. Mom said sorry honey, we can't afford it. I asked for a cassette player. She said, I am sorry sweetie, we can't afford it. I stopped asking. On Christmas morning, all three items were beneath the tree from Santa. Somehow Santa could do what Mom and Dad could not. Magical time of the year.
This past week was very bittersweet for me. On Thursday I was out with my new friend Gail. We decorated her house for the Doylestown Christmas House Tour and she wanted to meet for dinner. I love Cafe America, so I offered my choice. As we finished eating our delicious meal and were wrapping up our conversation...we were there for 2 hours.... (we did not have much to talk about!!) I received a call from an unknown phone number. I chose not to take the call. They continued calling, about 3 more times, so I picked it up.
A few years ago I had a student, James Fiorelli. His Aunt Sarah was on the phone telling me, that James passed away. I couldn't catch my breath. I loved James. I greeted him everyday at the bus and he stayed with us until I watched him get on the bus in the afternoon. I waited until the bus pulled away everyday, for years. I am very very sad over the loss of our James. I went to his parents home, where I found them devastated over their loss. I cried with them. There was nothing more I could do. I told them that I loved him dearly and that I would pray for their family. Then I said, you know, the goal in our faith is to go home to Jesus. And James will be with Jesus this Christmas. How beautiful! I told his parents that they were wonderful, loving, giving parents who taught James manners. I would happily take him with me everywhere I went in the building. Whenever people saw James, they saw me, and whenever they saw me, they saw James. James was so social. He loved people. I would brief him as we walked the hallways mentioning all the teachers and students names that I knew and he would say Good Morning, or Good Afternoon. When yearbooks were distributed, he was able to secure the signature of our superintendent, because he called him by name! I was fortunate to spend the better part of everyday with this cherub. This very tall, very happy go lucky cherub. I know this was truly a gift in my life. James was my teacher of life lessons.
I shared some ideas with his Mom and Dad. As I texted the ideas, requesting permission to help with the memory table, if there was to be one, Rosanne texted back....Yes to all your ideas.
As I mentioned I loved James.... I love all my students.... and since the terrible tragedy in CT, I have decided that although I will not touch them, hug them or show affection toward them, because our goal is to have them be appropriate toward everyone at all times, I will share my feelings verbally, through my words. And I save memorabilia from our students. We have a Wall of Fame in our Classroom, B 101. When the students graduate, over time their pictures and mementos come down. I save everything. And so I went to my memory box and found all my things from James. I have his handwriting, his words, his art work, his pictures. I have a collection for the memory table that is so touching and heartfelt that I truly believe it expresses the kind of person James was, his essence, and will honor him in the way Rosanne expressed to me that she wanted to do with this Celebration of James' Life. Thank you God, for helping me to save all these keepsakes. I never thought I would need them, but am grateful that I saved them now.
James Funeral Mass will be at OLMC on Friday morning at 11:00 preceded by a visitation from 10 AM until the time of Mass. Friends and family will also be received on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM at Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home. God Bless James, may he REST IN PEACE.
So following my sad Thursday, on Friday we had a visit from Santa Claus in our Classroom B 101 and he brought a special gift for Mrs. Crowell. Little booties announcing the arrival of the littlest Crowell on May 8. The kids were thrilled and one student quickly marked the news in his daily planner. So Sweet. He writes down every important date, birthdays and school trips, events and announcements. You will not find any other information in this student's planner. It is a life lesson for me, on what is really important....people.
So after Santa's visit and Candy Canes for all thanks to KB, one of my Pride Council (thank you K) we had a visit from our school choir. They brought Frosty the Snowman and the choir paired up with our students and everyone was singing and smiling. Then the French class came in and sang Christmas carols in French.. I was overjoyed and filled with the spirit of Christmas. So festive and touching.
Later, B 101 the radio station played our recorded message from our classroom wishing the Delaware Valley a very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON... and Jen Ryan from the station announced it was now a holiday tradition! HO HO HO.
On Friday evening, The Pride, our club at school, had a holiday gathering at one of the Council Member's homes. We were having a wonderful time, laughing and telling funny stories. And then all of the sudden I went to use the restroom and saw a few of them go upstairs to the kitchen. I didn't think anything of it. When the came back down, they had the most beautiful gift for me. A collage of inspirational quotes. In just two short months they learned who I am, and what is meaningful to me. They gave me a collage of words that touched my heart. I was so emotional and started to tear up. They said, we knew this would make you cry. I told them that I loved them all very much and they responded, we love you too, Mrs. Keane. (how special is THAT OMG.... ) I told them they didn't have to do that, and they said, Oh we wanted to!
Yesterday, Jim and I went to the 8:00 Mass and saw that all three Dunn Men where home for Christmas. I knew they were coming home, but seeing the five of them together as a family just touched my heart. God Bless these men who selflessly protect our country and are so devoted to their faith and family, as well. Tim, Kevin and Tom are my true heroes. I love them all very much and am grateful for all the sacrifices they are making for our country.
Then our family went with the Lynch's to our annual Brunch at the William Penn Inn. It is one of my favorite days of the year. The meal was excellent, the company jolly and the setting beautiful with all the gold, silver, white and greenery bedecked in a festive Christmas theme.
And now here we are on Christmas Eve. Such a Holy Night tonight. May the Peace and Joy of the Christmas Season be abundant in your hearts and may you all experience the magic of the season with childlike wonder.
My wish for you this day, is that you see ever so clearly, the gift of life and love manifested in the world. And that you allow your inner light to shine brightly guiding others to the realization that We are God's gift to each other in our world.
Merry Christmas!
En ` Joy,
Marialyce
My favorite season is not winter, spring, summer or fall. It is the Christmas Season. For me, it is nostalgic. So many treasured memories to recall and cherish. I had a wonderful childhood. My parents were loving, caring and giving. They made sure that I got everything I needed, not necessarily everything I wanted. However, I remember one Christmas, I asked for a TV. Mom said, sorry honey we can't afford it. I then asked for a stereo. Mom said sorry honey, we can't afford it. I asked for a cassette player. She said, I am sorry sweetie, we can't afford it. I stopped asking. On Christmas morning, all three items were beneath the tree from Santa. Somehow Santa could do what Mom and Dad could not. Magical time of the year.
This past week was very bittersweet for me. On Thursday I was out with my new friend Gail. We decorated her house for the Doylestown Christmas House Tour and she wanted to meet for dinner. I love Cafe America, so I offered my choice. As we finished eating our delicious meal and were wrapping up our conversation...we were there for 2 hours.... (we did not have much to talk about!!) I received a call from an unknown phone number. I chose not to take the call. They continued calling, about 3 more times, so I picked it up.
A few years ago I had a student, James Fiorelli. His Aunt Sarah was on the phone telling me, that James passed away. I couldn't catch my breath. I loved James. I greeted him everyday at the bus and he stayed with us until I watched him get on the bus in the afternoon. I waited until the bus pulled away everyday, for years. I am very very sad over the loss of our James. I went to his parents home, where I found them devastated over their loss. I cried with them. There was nothing more I could do. I told them that I loved him dearly and that I would pray for their family. Then I said, you know, the goal in our faith is to go home to Jesus. And James will be with Jesus this Christmas. How beautiful! I told his parents that they were wonderful, loving, giving parents who taught James manners. I would happily take him with me everywhere I went in the building. Whenever people saw James, they saw me, and whenever they saw me, they saw James. James was so social. He loved people. I would brief him as we walked the hallways mentioning all the teachers and students names that I knew and he would say Good Morning, or Good Afternoon. When yearbooks were distributed, he was able to secure the signature of our superintendent, because he called him by name! I was fortunate to spend the better part of everyday with this cherub. This very tall, very happy go lucky cherub. I know this was truly a gift in my life. James was my teacher of life lessons.
I shared some ideas with his Mom and Dad. As I texted the ideas, requesting permission to help with the memory table, if there was to be one, Rosanne texted back....Yes to all your ideas.
As I mentioned I loved James.... I love all my students.... and since the terrible tragedy in CT, I have decided that although I will not touch them, hug them or show affection toward them, because our goal is to have them be appropriate toward everyone at all times, I will share my feelings verbally, through my words. And I save memorabilia from our students. We have a Wall of Fame in our Classroom, B 101. When the students graduate, over time their pictures and mementos come down. I save everything. And so I went to my memory box and found all my things from James. I have his handwriting, his words, his art work, his pictures. I have a collection for the memory table that is so touching and heartfelt that I truly believe it expresses the kind of person James was, his essence, and will honor him in the way Rosanne expressed to me that she wanted to do with this Celebration of James' Life. Thank you God, for helping me to save all these keepsakes. I never thought I would need them, but am grateful that I saved them now.
James Funeral Mass will be at OLMC on Friday morning at 11:00 preceded by a visitation from 10 AM until the time of Mass. Friends and family will also be received on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM at Reed and Steinbach Funeral Home. God Bless James, may he REST IN PEACE.
So following my sad Thursday, on Friday we had a visit from Santa Claus in our Classroom B 101 and he brought a special gift for Mrs. Crowell. Little booties announcing the arrival of the littlest Crowell on May 8. The kids were thrilled and one student quickly marked the news in his daily planner. So Sweet. He writes down every important date, birthdays and school trips, events and announcements. You will not find any other information in this student's planner. It is a life lesson for me, on what is really important....people.
So after Santa's visit and Candy Canes for all thanks to KB, one of my Pride Council (thank you K) we had a visit from our school choir. They brought Frosty the Snowman and the choir paired up with our students and everyone was singing and smiling. Then the French class came in and sang Christmas carols in French.. I was overjoyed and filled with the spirit of Christmas. So festive and touching.
Later, B 101 the radio station played our recorded message from our classroom wishing the Delaware Valley a very HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON... and Jen Ryan from the station announced it was now a holiday tradition! HO HO HO.
On Friday evening, The Pride, our club at school, had a holiday gathering at one of the Council Member's homes. We were having a wonderful time, laughing and telling funny stories. And then all of the sudden I went to use the restroom and saw a few of them go upstairs to the kitchen. I didn't think anything of it. When the came back down, they had the most beautiful gift for me. A collage of inspirational quotes. In just two short months they learned who I am, and what is meaningful to me. They gave me a collage of words that touched my heart. I was so emotional and started to tear up. They said, we knew this would make you cry. I told them that I loved them all very much and they responded, we love you too, Mrs. Keane. (how special is THAT OMG.... ) I told them they didn't have to do that, and they said, Oh we wanted to!
Yesterday, Jim and I went to the 8:00 Mass and saw that all three Dunn Men where home for Christmas. I knew they were coming home, but seeing the five of them together as a family just touched my heart. God Bless these men who selflessly protect our country and are so devoted to their faith and family, as well. Tim, Kevin and Tom are my true heroes. I love them all very much and am grateful for all the sacrifices they are making for our country.
Then our family went with the Lynch's to our annual Brunch at the William Penn Inn. It is one of my favorite days of the year. The meal was excellent, the company jolly and the setting beautiful with all the gold, silver, white and greenery bedecked in a festive Christmas theme.
And now here we are on Christmas Eve. Such a Holy Night tonight. May the Peace and Joy of the Christmas Season be abundant in your hearts and may you all experience the magic of the season with childlike wonder.
My wish for you this day, is that you see ever so clearly, the gift of life and love manifested in the world. And that you allow your inner light to shine brightly guiding others to the realization that We are God's gift to each other in our world.
Merry Christmas!
En ` Joy,
Marialyce
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Good Evening Everyone,
I have not been blogging because I don't have much to say. We are sad. On Monday, one of my students asked to speak to me in the hallway. She said, Mrs. Keane am I safe here? She said, "Mom said to ask that question to your teachers." I looked into her eyes and said, I will do everything I can to keep you and all the other children safe. Your safety and well being is the most important thing to me. She started crying and I just hugged her. I wanted to get her mind off of the tragedy and back on task.
Then I just began looking at all their little faces. So unknowing and yet they are hearing about the tragedy and are unable to understand. Even I don't understand. I thought, I want them to know how I feel. I said, I want you all to listen to me very carefully. You are all very good listeners. You listen to what you are told to do and you do it and that is a very good decision. I love you very much. Each and every one of you. I love you. As I looked into their eyes, they started nodding and said, I Know. I thought, You know, and yet I have never told you. I said, I will ALWAYS DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO KEEP YOU SAFE, and because you are good listeners you will follow our lead. They just get this look in their eye every once in a while and don't say anything. I just extend my hand and when they extend theirs I cover it with my other hand. I am winking more at them these days. How do you reassure a frightened child? And then multiply that by 24?
Yesterday, I called the radio station B 101. Our classroom is B101 and we have had an ongoing relationship for years with the radio station. The marketing director has given us promotional materials for our classroom, t shirts and even sent Buzz Bee to our high school for an event. So, we call every year during the holidays and wish the Delaware Valley a Happy Holiday Season and everyone at the radio station welcomes us warmly. The kids feel like celebrities. I guess it doesn't help that I get so excited over the whole thing, like a child on Christmas Morning. I tell them, get ready because once the recorded message is heard by friends and family you will be asked for your autograph.
The producer of B 101 is a graduate of our high school and said " We love this" ( that we are B101 and that we call and wish everyone happy holidays.) Our school makes district wide announcements and our superintendent tweets highlights and events that occur in our district. So everyone will know to tune in to B 101 this holiday season and listen for our well wishes. So festive!
We have been waiting and waiting, but have not heard our message yet. Today the producer told us that our wishes will be heard between 9 and 2 on Friday. Stay tuned.
And so we had a few moments of joy today and I believe there will be more. However, I know that I am even more acutely aware of the gift of life each day and I treasure every moment I share with my students and all my family and friends.
I love you all very much.
My wish for you this evening is that you are granted a moment of joy that lights up your life.
En `Joy,
Marialyce
I have not been blogging because I don't have much to say. We are sad. On Monday, one of my students asked to speak to me in the hallway. She said, Mrs. Keane am I safe here? She said, "Mom said to ask that question to your teachers." I looked into her eyes and said, I will do everything I can to keep you and all the other children safe. Your safety and well being is the most important thing to me. She started crying and I just hugged her. I wanted to get her mind off of the tragedy and back on task.
Then I just began looking at all their little faces. So unknowing and yet they are hearing about the tragedy and are unable to understand. Even I don't understand. I thought, I want them to know how I feel. I said, I want you all to listen to me very carefully. You are all very good listeners. You listen to what you are told to do and you do it and that is a very good decision. I love you very much. Each and every one of you. I love you. As I looked into their eyes, they started nodding and said, I Know. I thought, You know, and yet I have never told you. I said, I will ALWAYS DO EVERYTHING I CAN TO KEEP YOU SAFE, and because you are good listeners you will follow our lead. They just get this look in their eye every once in a while and don't say anything. I just extend my hand and when they extend theirs I cover it with my other hand. I am winking more at them these days. How do you reassure a frightened child? And then multiply that by 24?
Yesterday, I called the radio station B 101. Our classroom is B101 and we have had an ongoing relationship for years with the radio station. The marketing director has given us promotional materials for our classroom, t shirts and even sent Buzz Bee to our high school for an event. So, we call every year during the holidays and wish the Delaware Valley a Happy Holiday Season and everyone at the radio station welcomes us warmly. The kids feel like celebrities. I guess it doesn't help that I get so excited over the whole thing, like a child on Christmas Morning. I tell them, get ready because once the recorded message is heard by friends and family you will be asked for your autograph.
The producer of B 101 is a graduate of our high school and said " We love this" ( that we are B101 and that we call and wish everyone happy holidays.) Our school makes district wide announcements and our superintendent tweets highlights and events that occur in our district. So everyone will know to tune in to B 101 this holiday season and listen for our well wishes. So festive!
We have been waiting and waiting, but have not heard our message yet. Today the producer told us that our wishes will be heard between 9 and 2 on Friday. Stay tuned.
And so we had a few moments of joy today and I believe there will be more. However, I know that I am even more acutely aware of the gift of life each day and I treasure every moment I share with my students and all my family and friends.
I love you all very much.
My wish for you this evening is that you are granted a moment of joy that lights up your life.
En `Joy,
Marialyce
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Good Evening My Friends,
Please pray for all the families in Newtown CT. They need the prayers of our Nation! On Monday, December 17, 2012....people will be wearing blue and yellow, the school colors of Sandy Hook in memory of all the children and adults who lost their lives. God bless the children, heroes, and families of those in Newtown CT.
May they rest in peace.
En ` Sadness,
~Marialyce
Please pray for all the families in Newtown CT. They need the prayers of our Nation! On Monday, December 17, 2012....people will be wearing blue and yellow, the school colors of Sandy Hook in memory of all the children and adults who lost their lives. God bless the children, heroes, and families of those in Newtown CT.
May they rest in peace.
En ` Sadness,
~Marialyce
Monday, December 10, 2012
Hello My Friends,
This weekend flew by. The Doylestown Christmas House Tour was a huge success. The house I worked on was so lovely on Friday evening. Lisa, the lead decorator on the house graced this lovely Victorian home with the most beautiful flower arrangements. The house was alive with the beauty of the season. I also liked the Ball House on the tour, located on Court Street. I don't know who the decorators of that home were but they did an outstanding job.
I also worked for my friend Christopher Willett, a Bucks County impressionist artist. He held his Art Show at his gallery, Village Artworks in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, Peddlers Village. The show was a success and there were so many interesting people who attended the show. One gentleman was Herman Silverman who owns Silverman's Gallery. He commented that Chris Willett was the best living artist in Bucks County today. His art is superior to all other artists. Wow! Mr. Silverman is in his 90's and he knows art. What a compliment to Chris. I really enjoyed working at both events and feel blessed to be doing something that I love, decorating and hospitality.
Our club, The Pride, is gathering more members incrementally. We are fortunate to have another wonderful speaker agree to speak at our next General Meeting on December 20. The topic will be listening to your heart, even when decisions are difficult. The speaker is a dynamic woman in the district who is well respected, interesting and personable. The members of Council are stepping up and doing a great deal of work. All the students are dedicated to The Pride, conscientious and have a strong work ethic. I enjoy working with them.
Shawn shared the most wonderful video with me and I hope to share it with you. It is very moving and captures the true spirit of the Christmas Season. I will provide the link for all of you to view.
And so, my wish for you this evening is that you view the video and Hear the Angel's voices. They are magnificent.
En `Joy,
Marialyce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu_iPDPDMtY&feature=player_embedded
This weekend flew by. The Doylestown Christmas House Tour was a huge success. The house I worked on was so lovely on Friday evening. Lisa, the lead decorator on the house graced this lovely Victorian home with the most beautiful flower arrangements. The house was alive with the beauty of the season. I also liked the Ball House on the tour, located on Court Street. I don't know who the decorators of that home were but they did an outstanding job.
I also worked for my friend Christopher Willett, a Bucks County impressionist artist. He held his Art Show at his gallery, Village Artworks in Lahaska, Pennsylvania, Peddlers Village. The show was a success and there were so many interesting people who attended the show. One gentleman was Herman Silverman who owns Silverman's Gallery. He commented that Chris Willett was the best living artist in Bucks County today. His art is superior to all other artists. Wow! Mr. Silverman is in his 90's and he knows art. What a compliment to Chris. I really enjoyed working at both events and feel blessed to be doing something that I love, decorating and hospitality.
Our club, The Pride, is gathering more members incrementally. We are fortunate to have another wonderful speaker agree to speak at our next General Meeting on December 20. The topic will be listening to your heart, even when decisions are difficult. The speaker is a dynamic woman in the district who is well respected, interesting and personable. The members of Council are stepping up and doing a great deal of work. All the students are dedicated to The Pride, conscientious and have a strong work ethic. I enjoy working with them.
Shawn shared the most wonderful video with me and I hope to share it with you. It is very moving and captures the true spirit of the Christmas Season. I will provide the link for all of you to view.
And so, my wish for you this evening is that you view the video and Hear the Angel's voices. They are magnificent.
En `Joy,
Marialyce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu_iPDPDMtY&feature=player_embedded
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Hello All,
I have been wearing my elf hat and decorating one of the four homes on the Doylestown Christmas House Tour, these past few evenings. The house that I am working on is a Victorian in the Queen Anne style. Very romantic and decorated with modern, chic furniture and accessories. Warm and elegant. I have enjoyed every moment of time there with Gail, Lisa, Kim, Ruth, Chrysa, and Jeanne. We decorated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night and the lead, Lisa said that we accomplished everything that was on her to do list and didn't need to work tonight. So I have the night off.
I had my club meeting today, after school. I presented our club, THE PRIDE, to the faculty on Monday afternoon, at our faculty meeting. I have a personal challenge of 10 % reaction, either a positive or negative response. If 10 % of the people respond to what I say, either negatively or positively then it is a sign for me that I should continue doing what I am doing. Twenty Five teachers all said they were interested in receiving our posters and hanging them in their classrooms.
There were 90 teachers present. I shared that information with the members of The Pride and it was suggested that we discuss how to thank all the teachers for their support. These kids are exceptional.
On Friday night, Judy, my sister in law and I will go on the tour. Then we will grab a bite to eat at Tomatoes, a bistro in Doylestown. We did that last year and had a wonderful time.
I read a quote that sums up my feelings today.
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort." ~Franklin Roosevelt
So true. And so for this evening, I wish you exactly what Roosevelt said, the joy of achievement and the thrill of your personal creative effort. Nothing like it!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
I have been wearing my elf hat and decorating one of the four homes on the Doylestown Christmas House Tour, these past few evenings. The house that I am working on is a Victorian in the Queen Anne style. Very romantic and decorated with modern, chic furniture and accessories. Warm and elegant. I have enjoyed every moment of time there with Gail, Lisa, Kim, Ruth, Chrysa, and Jeanne. We decorated on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night and the lead, Lisa said that we accomplished everything that was on her to do list and didn't need to work tonight. So I have the night off.
I had my club meeting today, after school. I presented our club, THE PRIDE, to the faculty on Monday afternoon, at our faculty meeting. I have a personal challenge of 10 % reaction, either a positive or negative response. If 10 % of the people respond to what I say, either negatively or positively then it is a sign for me that I should continue doing what I am doing. Twenty Five teachers all said they were interested in receiving our posters and hanging them in their classrooms.
There were 90 teachers present. I shared that information with the members of The Pride and it was suggested that we discuss how to thank all the teachers for their support. These kids are exceptional.
On Friday night, Judy, my sister in law and I will go on the tour. Then we will grab a bite to eat at Tomatoes, a bistro in Doylestown. We did that last year and had a wonderful time.
I read a quote that sums up my feelings today.
"Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort." ~Franklin Roosevelt
So true. And so for this evening, I wish you exactly what Roosevelt said, the joy of achievement and the thrill of your personal creative effort. Nothing like it!
En` Joy,
~Marialyce
Sunday, December 2, 2012
http://play.simpletruths.com/movie/212-the-extra-degree/
Hello Everyone,
I was having trouble posting the Principle. I hope this link works for all of you.
Great methodology for life!
En` Joy,
Love,
M
Hello Everyone,
I was having trouble posting the Principle. I hope this link works for all of you.
Great methodology for life!
En` Joy,
Love,
M
Hello My Dear Friends,
Some exciting news.... I would like to share a story. In the past year I lost $30.00 which was a collection of money from a group of people at school which was to be given to another, who was the recipient. When I went to give the money to the recipient, I realized it was gone. A student found the money and I was so overjoyed by this selfless action, that I wrote a letter to our community newspaper acknowledging the integrity and honesty of this young woman and praising her for making such a good choice to do the right thing.
We have a district wide program that partners with Outback Steakhouse, honoring students on a monthly basis, who lead by example and commending them for their good deeds. There is an asset that is chosen, November's Asset was Honesty, and I recommended the young woman who found the money.
I wrote an essay about this young woman and learned that she was chosen not only as the winner for our school but as the winner throughout the whole district, for the month of November. Tomorrow at noon her parents, teachers, administrators and the people from the community program will be at school to honor this extraordinary young woman. I am so excited for her. She will be surprised to receive a plaque of recognition, an invitation to a reception along with all the other chosen recipients throughout the school year, which will be held at the end of the year, and a gift certificate for her and her family to Outback Steakhouse. I have come to know her and DC is an exceptional young woman. Actually, her reputation preceeds her.
Tomorrow I also present our Club that I have been working on diligently, since September, to the faculty at our school. I will speak briefly about the club, hopefully igniting their curiosity to learn more about it. I hope that the presentation is well received.
I received an email with the following quotations...
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~ Robert Brault
"There are no ordinary moments." ~ Dan Millman
I realize, all too well, how true these statements are and am thankful for my life and all the blue moments that I have experienced. I have a lifetime of precious memories that I can recall so easily in my mind. I can be transcended immediately to that time and place and see myself so happy and content.
Last night we had our friends, Regina and Tom here for dinner. Shawn came home and sat at the table and engaged them in conversation. When she walked away they said, Shawn is delightful. You must be so proud. Jim and I are truly proud of who Shawn is and thankful for the blessing she is in our lives.
And so, my wish for you this day, is that you realize many extraordinary moments, and that you take to heart the following principle that I have learned and am sharing with you. I am sending it under a new post.
En` Joy
Marialyce
Some exciting news.... I would like to share a story. In the past year I lost $30.00 which was a collection of money from a group of people at school which was to be given to another, who was the recipient. When I went to give the money to the recipient, I realized it was gone. A student found the money and I was so overjoyed by this selfless action, that I wrote a letter to our community newspaper acknowledging the integrity and honesty of this young woman and praising her for making such a good choice to do the right thing.
We have a district wide program that partners with Outback Steakhouse, honoring students on a monthly basis, who lead by example and commending them for their good deeds. There is an asset that is chosen, November's Asset was Honesty, and I recommended the young woman who found the money.
I wrote an essay about this young woman and learned that she was chosen not only as the winner for our school but as the winner throughout the whole district, for the month of November. Tomorrow at noon her parents, teachers, administrators and the people from the community program will be at school to honor this extraordinary young woman. I am so excited for her. She will be surprised to receive a plaque of recognition, an invitation to a reception along with all the other chosen recipients throughout the school year, which will be held at the end of the year, and a gift certificate for her and her family to Outback Steakhouse. I have come to know her and DC is an exceptional young woman. Actually, her reputation preceeds her.
Tomorrow I also present our Club that I have been working on diligently, since September, to the faculty at our school. I will speak briefly about the club, hopefully igniting their curiosity to learn more about it. I hope that the presentation is well received.
I received an email with the following quotations...
"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." ~ Robert Brault
"There are no ordinary moments." ~ Dan Millman
I realize, all too well, how true these statements are and am thankful for my life and all the blue moments that I have experienced. I have a lifetime of precious memories that I can recall so easily in my mind. I can be transcended immediately to that time and place and see myself so happy and content.
Last night we had our friends, Regina and Tom here for dinner. Shawn came home and sat at the table and engaged them in conversation. When she walked away they said, Shawn is delightful. You must be so proud. Jim and I are truly proud of who Shawn is and thankful for the blessing she is in our lives.
And so, my wish for you this day, is that you realize many extraordinary moments, and that you take to heart the following principle that I have learned and am sharing with you. I am sending it under a new post.
En` Joy
Marialyce
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