not my class or horse, but a tiny bit similar if you squint your eyes.
the quote below perfectly sums up my vocation.
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“if you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. that’s a heck of a day.
you do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”
-jim valvano
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weareteachers.com (1950s vintage)
I have my glasses on.... 
a lovely quote, Beth; I was a teacher in my former life; I fully agree: the full rainbow of feelings and thoughts 🙂
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In a way, we should all be a little jealous. Great post, Beth!
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I think we can all find a spot for that in our lives
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Oh yeah!
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you know firsthand, Norah
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I love how every day you find things to inspire us. Thanks
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they are all around us –
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Very true
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A rocking horse in the classroom? That’s luxury! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I love that it was in there)
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Well, I’m in that picture. Right in front with the patent leather shoes with STRAPS! I hated those straps!
And I hated that boy clear in the back. He was always P.H.N.
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I thought I recognized you!
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We never forget our best friends.
More likely I was your favorite teacher.
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❤️
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Overall everyone is happy, the kinder kids, the teacher, and the horse is smiling too
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There isn’t a rocking horse in any of my classes, only a black sheep 🙂 Yes, laugh think and cry… perfect. Never anger.
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Ha, yes!
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I think this is something that all people should be taught. Your kinders are lucky, I know they are being taught this.
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I think so too and find it so incredibly important
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Jimmy V had one heck of a view of the world, Beth. You, too!
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He did! And I hope so
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Love the rocking horse in the picture’s background.
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That was my highlight
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🐎
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Jimmy V had some great quotes that can fit a lot of situations. He was a teacher too.
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I didn’t know that! )
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Love the quote and the “vintage” photo. You made me smile even broader on this warm and sunny day in southern Minnesota. Thank you!
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So glad you enjoyed it
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I firmly believe that the person I am today is, in part, because of the wonderful teachers I’ve had over the years. Not only have they taught me but they have also inspired me and encouraged me.
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Me too –
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That is life lived to the fullest. Wonderfully conveyed in that quote and the photo.
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❤️
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That’s teaching! I have some of my writing lectures up on Youtube. They still help students. When I learn about that, it makes me so happy because it isn’t just me. It’s Mrs. Zinn, my AP English teacher. It’s a great and wonderful chain. ❤ No horse though
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Wonderful and horses aren’t mandatory)
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Not mandatory but definitely an enhancement to learning!
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Yes, that’s it!
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It describe it well, I think )
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Not your horse…Hahahahahahahah Great post. Lovely photo and quote.
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thanks )
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Great quote, Beth! I’ve seen Jim Valvano’s speech before, but I hadn’t watched in a few years. It’s so moving! If you’ve got ten minutes and have never seen it, give it a watch. The last part is particularly moving. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHKzH6zR8xE
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oh, I will, I’ve never seen it!
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just watched this very moving and inspiring speech, thank you so much for telling me about this, Pete
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I’d forgotten how good it was. I think I might blog about it in the next month.
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You should
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Wonderful quote. I may try to do that!
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it’s a good way to live life
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This is perfect in every way.
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❤
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You, Beth, are something special. Thank you for being you.
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❤️
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I remember that speech – one of the best of all time. You are lucky to laugh, think, and cry every day…
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pete told me to watch the whole thing, and it was absolutely wonderful.
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it is quite moving and inspirational…
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Lucky me. I just had a heck of a day today.
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excellent.
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Sweet!!!
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❤
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Adorable. Love old photos. And what’s up with the horse?! 😛
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me too, and I’m really not sure )
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