blog blossoms… how will my blog bloom?

Elie Wiesel:  “The opposite of art is not ugliness, it’s indifference.” 
[copied from display at the Tacoma Glass Museum, August 2008]
 [Elie Wiesel at Buchenwald -- photo from Flickr, courtesy 'moosoid9']
http://www.pbs.org/eliewiesel/
http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/
I love this quote!  I so admire Elie Wiesel.
The quote reminds me of my early-teaching days mantra (especially while teaching middle school):  “Abolish apathy.”
Admiring Elie Wiesel humbles [...]

“The teacher should not have to decide whether to use technology or teach the curriculum. 
The lesson should integrate both of these elements.”  by Jessica Funchess, August 2008
Sometimes the simplest stated sentences have an impact. When I reflect upon my observations of the integration of technology into schools and / or programs I’ve worked with, [...]

OK. Not sure when I will sort these better.
Hope some of you will take the time to review these and comment:
http://flickr.com/photos/blogblossoms/
The Seattle WA and Portland OR area is beautiful!
Will try to find more enthusiasm soon — in a somberish mood…
holly

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Oh, I’ve had such strong intentions…
but oh, each night I am so weary when potential opportunity comes.
I’m determined to cross a few more things off my lists tonight.
I’m watching the Democratic National Convention as I work — disappointed so far — hoping I don’t have to wait toooooo much longer before Barrack Obama’s speech.  [...]

Hello all,
flower market at Pike’s Market, Seattle — gorgeous!!! ($6 a bunch — awesome price and so so so so beautiful!)
Well, we had a wonderful vacation ~ our daughter is beautiful (inside and out) and it was amazing to have 5 uninterrupted days with her — a very nice amazing!! I will post photos [...]

Hello all
Tomorrow we leave for Seattle, Washington!  Hooray!  We will meet our daughter and enjoy several busy days exploring the beautiful city of Seattle, the mountains nearby, the Oregon coast — and more!
I will try to post updates during our trip, but no promises — computers are staying home!  This is VACATION!
  photo courtesy [...]

http://flickr.com/photos/blogblossoms/

fascinating!  This big guy (girl?) has been living outside our front door for the past several weeks!
The link above will take you to a slideshow of several other photos — including ones showing the full web.
 

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