“i’ve always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school.
firsts are best because they are beginnings. “
-jenny han
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art credit: *sharon france, ‘the old schoohouse,’ acrylic on stretched canvas
*artist’s comments: this painting is from my imagination of an old white schoolhouse in a quiet county setting. these old schoolhouses once dotted the countryside, close enough for children to walk to in most weather.
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
True talk
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Thanks for sharing this school Anita
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thanks, a throwback to the old schoolhouses
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Yex we see old school houses here
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they inspire me to imagine what it was like
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Little House on the Prairie.
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much like that – old schoolhouses
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I suspect it may make others look at me oddly, but I actually loved being in school! With a strict home upbringing where my ‘friends’ were chosen for me, being at school allowed me to have a ‘social life’ of my own choosing. And I liked learning (except for a few subjects). Don’t get me wrong – by the end of the school year, I was ready for a break.
I love the idea that the first day of school is about beginnings, and I suppose that is what it was for me.
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I felt exactly the same
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The first day of school (from both sides – student/teacher) “I have met the enemy.” lol
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)))
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I really like the painting :-D
~David
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thanks so much, David –
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Happy first day of your last teaching year, friend Beth!
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yes, all bittersweet
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I cannot remember my first day at school but I am forever grateful for receiving a good a beginning …
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lucky for that –
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enjoy your kiddos….they have amazing energy, especially as kindred. keep them curious and full of wonder
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I always to try stay that way right along with them
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“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”– Socrates
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
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2 sages knew what they were talking about
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Indeed so Beth
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Have wonderful year, Beth!
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thanks so much –
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but don’t begining’s require the ending of something? how can one have one w/o the other?
You and the kids are in for a wonderful year of growing ahead of you.
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I think one thing leads to another and another… thank you!
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Memories of school have always been bittersweet for me.
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Wonderful that they’re back in school!
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all sides are happy
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I wonder if I felt that way back then. I really can’t remember!
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it was only a few years ago )
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First day, best day.
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absolutely
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First day brings its own excitement
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never fails
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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I went to that schoolhouse. Well, one similar and equally endearing.
It closed as I finished grade 3. Not because they were building a bigger, better school but because the Dutch folks built their own school and it left about 10 of us kids in grades 1 to 8.
It was a great place to go to school. Snakes slithered down the bell rope, the well water smelled skunky because there was a dead skunk down there! Deer peeked in the windows and before my time, the grade 8 students convinced their teacher to climb up on the school roof. Then took away the ladder.
It was good to be a kid in school! :D
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what an incredible wonderful experience, you should write about it
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It was. What was even more incredible, was opening a book from the book shelf (library) and seeing my dad’s signature. He had been a student there too!
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Wow
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Delightful painting. I always loved the first day of school. New clothes, new school supplies, new teachers, the arrival of fall, the return of old friends. It was always a big deal for me.
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yes to all of that – all possibilities ahead
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I liked the first day of school, too, as a student. As a teacher? First and last both had their challenges and beauties.
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that is so true
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On the first day I was always filled with anticipation. The last day I was always filled with sadness.
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oh, I think there is some of both on either side at times
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Lovely.
Same reason I love Mondays
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I so get that
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Hi Beth! Like you, I just had my first full day back to school with the kids. I must admit, it was a bit wild and woolly!
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and that’s who they are! glad we both made it through )
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I edited a book years ago put out by a major publisher called ‘First Loves’; you never forget them :)
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awww, so true
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Lovely quote, gorgeous artwork! Such a beautiful post. Thanks for the morning smile, Beth :-)
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Very cute, Beth. I have a story that would go with that picture.
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Nice!
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good quote. i couldn’t agree more.
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thanks!
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Firsts are better than lasts except maybe your last payment on your mortgage.
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An excellent point
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I’ve seen that painting a few times before. On your blog? It’s such a sweet innocent picture of more quiet times, less rushed, I love it. I also can relate to the ‘firsts’ – but I bet that all kids would question your thinking… :)
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It on my blog, but it is a classic piece of folk art, so not surprising. It’s such a cool painting
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Indeed!
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❤️
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The first has a fluttery feeling. The last is a mix of relief, sadness, and pride. 💜
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❤️
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❤️
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I so agree with this quote!
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Thanks, dale
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:)
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Beautiful painting here Beth! I agree, firsts are awesome!
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<3
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