Msk on the Road
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Three Little Pigs
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Autumn trip
Klaipeda
Eerie voices whispered through the mist...
Monday, May 19, 2008
Nick’s presentation at Alexandru cel Bun
I also wanted them to see how beautiful it is and how delightful the people are. I wanted them to see what it is to bring Western knowledge and ideas to a country that has not had the freedoms that we take for granted.
Nick came to school with me one day and spoke to many of the students. We were in the multi-media room. I had planned to invite my classes to listen, but soon most of the students were coming to hear an American speak about America. He was quite a hit. As he is much closer to their age than I am, it was very interesting for them to hear what it was like to grow up and go to college in America. He talked about his own life and hobbies. He talked about his job at Trader Joe's. He talked about going to school at Eastern Michigan University and how different it is at an American school.
I found it interesting to hear what my son had to say about growing up in America after seeing how people in other countries live. He was quite a hit with the girls. As we are a tall family, he was a head taller than even the tallest girls. The twelfth formers invite the boys out for an evening at a new club that opened just in time fo the holiday season. The view from the top floor club is phenomenal. There are floor to ceiling wndows on three sides and so almost the entire city is visible from up there.
Remote control
Another snowy day
This morning, though, I don't mind at all. This morning the snow was thick and perfect for snowballs. The trees are enveloped in snow. It looks like the elves were out last night and covered them all with fluffy, white frosting. This horse is wearing a blanket to keep off the chill in the air.
My 11K class is not with me today. Their eyes keep straying to the window and they ask if they can go outside to play in the snow. These kids are 17 and 18 and they want to have a snowball fight! I tell them that if they only speak in English, they can. You would think I had told them there was a pot of gold outside, they left so quickly.
Jon on a snowy afternoon
Having spent a week in Greece, the return to cold temperatures was a shock for them. It seems that they forgot their snow boards and didn't think they would really need all that snow gear. It wouldn't fit in their suitcases and, after all, they didn't need it at home and we live in snow country, so why cart it across the big pond. Of course, we have cars and trucks at home. I think not having a car and walking everywhere was a bit of a shock to them. We have spent a lot of time in the local restaurants and with hot chocolate at home, talking about all sorts of things. I actually have more stamina than they do, I think. That is certainly a big surprise for me. Hills still take it out of me, but the walking is a piece of cake anymore. I am in much better shape now than I was when I first came here. I am trying to figure out how to include serious walking in my day when I get home. Unfortunately, I live just under five miles from school which is a tad farther than I want to walk – and certainly not twice a day.