tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.comments2023-06-01T03:48:11.031-11:00Meandering MayaMaya Woodallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971543672776041394noreply@blogger.comBlogger390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-35999157056361858812012-12-09T16:21:41.399-11:002012-12-09T16:21:41.399-11:00That is what I did on Tuesday--went to bed. So my ...That is what I did on Tuesday--went to bed. So my comments are coming a bit later this week. I sleep and then I try to catch up again the next day.Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-69152964663698705742012-12-06T16:35:48.013-11:002012-12-06T16:35:48.013-11:00I hope you did indeed go to bed....and that it imp...I hope you did indeed go to bed....and that it improved things....Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-69242149766811811832012-12-04T20:14:51.456-11:002012-12-04T20:14:51.456-11:00Well said! Sometimes resting is the answer and pr...Well said! Sometimes resting is the answer and problems seem easier to solve after.writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-83907788541353857572012-12-04T15:25:44.230-11:002012-12-04T15:25:44.230-11:00Sweet dreams!Sweet dreams!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-26709152893498946722012-12-04T15:18:09.693-11:002012-12-04T15:18:09.693-11:00I get it. I may not be in a classroom anymore, but...I get it. I may not be in a classroom anymore, but I feel the same way today. (Though my day included a dog chasing my daughter and I, which took many years off of my life.)<br /><br />I should go to bed too!Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-80848123995266902822012-11-29T16:31:19.971-11:002012-11-29T16:31:19.971-11:00Thanks.Thanks.Maya Woodallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09971543672776041394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-46503541121664122782012-11-27T18:19:39.506-11:002012-11-27T18:19:39.506-11:00Beautiful language - my favorite lines are the fir...Beautiful language - my favorite lines are the first three lines-<br />"Wisdom comes in times of quiet and solitude,<br />resting quietly beside me,<br />nudging me forward."<br />and the two words near the end, "Wisdom waits." <br />Thanks for such lovely words to ponder. Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-6861707871922671262012-11-27T13:41:22.651-11:002012-11-27T13:41:22.651-11:00Thank you for reminding me that it is okay to be q...Thank you for reminding me that it is okay to be quiet--I just might gain some wisdom.Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-23720591084419457022012-11-27T12:49:50.059-11:002012-11-27T12:49:50.059-11:00Wonderful writing. As I read I kept connecting to...Wonderful writing. As I read I kept connecting to what you were writing. It was as if you were writing my own thoughts about what I feel on a regular basis. Now I feel I am not alone. Thanks for sharing.shogemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578664657000177364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-50774020785382306902012-11-27T12:49:42.985-11:002012-11-27T12:49:42.985-11:00Wonderful writing. As I read I kept connecting to...Wonderful writing. As I read I kept connecting to what you were writing. It was as if you were writing my own thoughts about what I feel on a regular basis. Now I feel I am not alone. Thanks for sharing.shogemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578664657000177364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-2228273251679884112012-11-27T05:00:19.699-11:002012-11-27T05:00:19.699-11:00Like Deb, I kept thinking that I'd arrived upo...Like Deb, I kept thinking that I'd arrived upon my favorite lines only to read on and discover another lovely one...thank you for sharing this, Maya.Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-76519578730115627772012-11-27T04:51:56.511-11:002012-11-27T04:51:56.511-11:00Wonderful piece Maya. It' makes me consider w...Wonderful piece Maya. It' makes me consider when wisdom comes to me. Maybe right now as you share the inspiration.<br />BonnieBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-76252307155852237342012-11-27T02:05:20.537-11:002012-11-27T02:05:20.537-11:00Maya, this is beautiful. I was going to quote the ...Maya, this is beautiful. I was going to quote the first lines as my favorite, but as I kept reading and rereading I just loved them all. I really like how similar the first lines in each stanza are. Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-58348178588691867652012-11-26T19:15:17.685-11:002012-11-26T19:15:17.685-11:00Powerful and brave. Taking the time to be quiet an...Powerful and brave. Taking the time to be quiet and think is good for the soul. Alone and disfigured. <br />Sending you a hug. PAMELA HODGEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834410745679219203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-62861884746023297232012-11-20T23:19:36.823-11:002012-11-20T23:19:36.823-11:00Oh what a wonderful role model for us all: a selfl...Oh what a wonderful role model for us all: a selfless and giving person. You (for recognizing and acknowledging) and she are in my prayers. This is a story I will hold in my heart. drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-10800466973249397032012-11-20T21:39:45.806-11:002012-11-20T21:39:45.806-11:00What a treasure and a blessing your Anni is. I ho...What a treasure and a blessing your Anni is. I hope you will share your words with her. Praying for peace for you both and a successful surgery.writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-42276545703318118792012-11-20T21:39:08.181-11:002012-11-20T21:39:08.181-11:00What a treasure and a blessing your Anni is. I ho...What a treasure and a blessing your Anni is. I hope you will share your words with her. Praying for peace for you both and a successful surgery.writekimwritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910094603036735657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-29142119655781966492012-11-20T18:34:13.751-11:002012-11-20T18:34:13.751-11:00What a beautiful tribute to a friendship that goes...What a beautiful tribute to a friendship that goes beyond the usual boundaries into spiritual territory. Your friend is in my thoughts and prayers, as are you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-758273186342432882012-11-20T17:39:17.824-11:002012-11-20T17:39:17.824-11:00Oh, Maya! Anni sounds like a pillar of strength a...Oh, Maya! Anni sounds like a pillar of strength and a force to be reckoned with! How incredible that you and her son broke up and you remained BEYOND close for all of these years. Relationships like the one you have are so special.<br />I will keep Anni in my thoughts tomorrow. My best friend's Dad is also having surgery in the morning so I'll have them both top of mind in the morning.Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-421315681517275142012-11-06T12:56:50.560-11:002012-11-06T12:56:50.560-11:00I enjoyed the poetry, but I couldn't concentra...I enjoyed the poetry, but I couldn't concentrate until I googled sestina. I think I sense a challenge coming up...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-27778694087628724842012-10-30T17:05:17.420-11:002012-10-30T17:05:17.420-11:00Nice. The piece that stood out strongest for me:
...Nice. The piece that stood out strongest for me:<br /><br /><i>Energy and passion are contagious--<br />and need to be spread up and down<br />the halls of our schools.</i><br /><br />Yes, yes, and again, yes!GirlGriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10673240930615278979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-19596977685357781482012-10-09T15:52:40.708-11:002012-10-09T15:52:40.708-11:00Love. It. Especially "And papers to go before...Love. It. Especially "And papers to go before I re-teach, <br />And papers to go before I re-teach."<br />So true! And wow, so many of us are posting the same feelings tonight. Love the shared sense of community in this week's slices! I've been away too long -- let the busy-ness of a new school year keep me from writing. Thanks for sharing this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02999414221919523297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-17524005013571290422012-10-09T13:21:42.747-11:002012-10-09T13:21:42.747-11:00Hang in there...I brought papers and the rubric ho...Hang in there...I brought papers and the rubric home tonight as well. Not sure if they will get graded...Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-39630832751481048002012-10-09T13:17:49.895-11:002012-10-09T13:17:49.895-11:00Very true, very true. I enjoyed your poem!Very true, very true. I enjoyed your poem!Lola Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01743676095448261257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6503611035725157101.post-63545148345624254462012-10-09T13:05:07.512-11:002012-10-09T13:05:07.512-11:00OH boy! Good luck to you and your miles to go. OH boy! Good luck to you and your miles to go. Betsy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.com