Tag Archives: children

a day in the life.

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a day in the life of glenn frey the cat not the rockstar: a one-act play

as written by grandies j and b

in our early morning wakeup writers’ workshop

with a lot of naturalistic dialogue 

a wonderful story arc

 many plot twists and surprises

suspense until the final moment

 a very dramatic ending

that is sure to leave an audience

on their feet and wanting more.

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“get into a scene late, get out early.”

– david mamet – the paris review

enveloped.

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envelope left behind by a kinder in my class

who created it for someone special.

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‘i have found that if you love life, life will love you back.’

-arthur rubinstein

goals.

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the kinders naturally understand the power

of a hard helmet and a soft puppy

when getting through a day.

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“at the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security. “

-jodi rell

moving target.

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“a creative project is a moving target.

You never end up where you start.’

-evangeline lilly

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the kinders remind me of this each and every day.

unique.

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can you tell me about your halloween picture?

can’t you see it?

i think i can, but i’d love for you to tell me about it.

it’s me hiding in the bushes.

that’s perfect!

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“a work of art is the unique result of a unique temperment.”

-oscar wilde

through it.

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“eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.”

-norman maclean

 

hand in hand.

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the kinders travel hand in hand.

 

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“remember, we all stumble, every one of us.

that’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.”

-emily kimbrough

returned to nature.

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“I’m a park ranger in Yosemite National Park and receive many letters from visitors. This is my favorite.”

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“no legacy is so rich as honesty.”

-william shakespeare

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credit: yosemite national park

talents.

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one writes numbers

happy giggles

one draws lines

purple squiggles

two young kinders

share a table

each one proud

of what they’re able. 

 

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“use what talents you possess;

the woods would be very silent

if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”

-henry van dyke

next to each other.

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language connects us. 

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“oh, how scary and wonderful it is that letters and words

can change our lives simply by being next to each other.”

-kamand kojouri