A week of interesting sitings and happenings and a time to smell the roses
Anne Kofler
Tuesday: This week my good friend and colleague, Anne Kofler, retired from teaching elementary art after many years. As she packed and cleaned her classrooms and carts in three schools she relived many moments and events from the past. It reminded me of four years ago when I left the classroom after 30 years, to take my present position. Anne stopped by after school on Tuesday to show me some of the items she had found that brought back happy memories. We had collaborated for many years, she teaching K-6 and me 7/8. The connections were fun, I am not sure who enjoyed it more, us or the students. The pictures will help us keep those memories alive. Thanks Anne for the many collaborations and for sharing your wisdom!
Helena Bosse
Wednesday: I had the chance to join the Art in the Heart teachers for their end of the year meeting in Orono. They met at Esther Taylor’s home where Helena Bosse was recognized for her many years of dedication to teaching art. Thank you Esther and congratulations Helena!
Thursday: I was about 4 miles from home on Thursday evening when I came around a bend and saw something furry scampering across the road. I slowed down and looked more closely. Not an animal I recognized. The adult had gotten across the road but two very young ones stopped in their tracks. Their faces reminded me of new born beagle pups, which we had plenty of while I was growing up. I stopped the car and the adult came back to the two on the other side of the road and picked one up at the back of the neck with her mouth and turned to run across the road. The second one followed swiftly behind. At that point they scampered into the tall grasses and I could see three young ones. I learned later on from my husband, that they were mink, a rare siting. I only wished my camera was not in the trunk but sitting next to me on the seat so I could have gotten a picture of the beautiful animals.
Driving and walking this week it seemed like the Rugosa Rose was intensely in full bloom. Hedgerows of them, whites and pinks galore, just beautiful!
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