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What is Circle Time? & Why did I decide to name this blog after it?... [C]ircle Time is an activity that is often done in the early grades (usually, from preschool/nursery school through first grade) where the students assemble in a semi-circle facing their teacher who will read a story to them; teach a lesson; listen to them read (either individually or as a group); or any other activity that is more effectively-done in an intimate setting than being spread out at their desks throughout the classroom. [S]tudents are often divided into two or three groups (in the case of working on reading, math, etc.) so that part of the class is being taught while the other students are doing busy work at their desks. [I]n some schools, students are grouped according to their progress -- I'm sure you've heard of those kinds of groupings that call each group by the name of a bird species -- but we were called in alphabetical order instead. [A]nyway...back to how this blog got its name... [F]or one thing (the most OBVIOUS thing), it's a blog that has been designed with using it to write something using prompts furnished by Blogging Circle of Friends . [H]owever, a couple more reasons have to do with Kindergarten -- and, specifically, my Kindergarten days at 29th Street School in Anderson where I could be a handful at times. One shining example of this was how I met my friend, Patty. This story has found a place in my memoirs and has been given the following title: [T]his was an example of how getting in a little mischief sometimes pays off, because I not only satisfied my curiosity but, also, got a really wonderful friend out of the deal. You know something? I just used a word that reminds me of Patty, and I didn't even mean to do it. Anyway, that just tells me that I need to write a story and call it "Invalid Entry" . [A]nyway, I remember when Patty and I were out sitting on her porch, and she came up with this really neat game where she said that she would make a scribble for me to turn into a picture. After that, I would make a scribble for her to turn into a picture. And so on and so forth... [I]n a sense, those scribbles were prompts of sorts given by one person to inspire another one -- which is what's contained in this blog: getting inspiration from things such as quotes; clusters of words; videos; etc. that have been shared with us by another person to get our creative juices going. [I]nspired by each other's scribbles, Patty and I came up with some pretty unique pictures (at least in our early-grade-school minds). [A]fter learning this game from Patty, I shared it with some of my other friends and we played it. Quite likely, some of those friends shared the game with others. I have no idea whether this had been a game that Patty had come up with herself or if somebody had taught it to her. [I]t was, obviously, an activity that was worth sharing with others so that they could join the fun. I hope that reading what I write in this blog will inspire you to want to find out more about B.C.O.F. and join in the fun. [E]ven if you aren't interested in blogging with us, I hope you'll find this a great place to do some reading!!! [W]armly -- AJ wants U 2 meet The CanMan! [P.S. -- ] [B]e sure to check out the blog and the invitation below:
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Little Things Mean A Lot November 27, 2020 at 11:49pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” ~ {x-link:http://rbrault.blogspot.com/}Robert Brault{/x-link}
Let's talk about the little things in your life so you can look back on them next year. It will be fun to see what actually became a bigger thing.
Seven years ago this October 24, I stopped to see if this guy standing out in the chilly ra... [Read more] "Here Is A Lighter To Light You To Bed..." November 25, 2020 at 11:26pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Please use these words in your entry today~ calm, dialogue, wall, chop, treaty and deadly. Have fun.
"Here is a lighter to light you to bed.
Here comes a chopper to chop off your head."
The message in this little rhyme sounds a bit deadly to me although there's the feeling that the speaker is saying this in a very calm voice.
Could this be part of the dialogue of a peace treaty be... [Read more] Romance November 21, 2020 at 11:45pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Use these words in your entry: yeast, time, stars, music, violin, and diamond.
What a wonderful time to dance beneath the stars while violin music plays in the background!
A diamond ring might be presented on such an enchanted evening.
This enchanted evening is like yeast added to dough to grow it -- one of many slices of life that will grow an everlasting love in the time to come...
... [Read more] Enchance!?! Here's Some Food-For-Thought... November 19, 2020 at 6:13pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Please, use these words in your blog enchance, marriage, subway, cultivate, reference, elegant, and outlet.
There's no such word as enchance , so I think I'll go with enhance and talk about how you can go to Subway and can enhance a submarine sandwich with all kinds of things to add in the way of meats, veggies, cheeses, seasonings, dressings, etc. right down to even choosing the type... [Read more] Nine Of Many Blessings November 17, 2020 at 11:43pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Nine things I am thankful for.
There are many things I'm thankful for, and the number of them is much more than nine, but here are the nine I've chosen to write about tonight:
The Love Of God
I'm thankful to have always known about God's love and that I was introduced to Him in a way that gave me a loved-based belief system instead of a fear-based belief system.
The Miracle Of My ... [Read more] The Deal Of The Art November 16, 2020 at 11:29pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Simplicity and repose are the qualities that measure the true value of any work of art.
{x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Lloyd_Wright}Frank Lloyd Wright{/x-link}
What do you think is the true value of art?
I believe that art is different things to different people and that how we see something often has to do with where we're "at" in life.
In the movie {x-link:https://en... [Read more] Who Remembers Accent? November 12, 2020 at 11:57pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Begin your entry today with : My compliments to the condiments and let your imagination carry you away from there. Have fun!
My compliments to the condiments...with the accent on {x-link:https://askinglot.com/can-you-buy-msg-at-walmart}Accent{/x-link} .
I remember this shake-on flavoring when I was growing up, and I just loved using it.
It claimed to be flavorless but would, instead, enhance ... [Read more] November Vignette November 9, 2020 at 11:35pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Use the following words in your entry: cold, blast, rain, clouds, birds, and cat.
Clouds gather, and -- like a cat pouncing on unsuspecting birds -- a sudden cold blast of wind and rain attacks the area...
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... [Read more] The Pink Horse Special November 4, 2020 at 11:57pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Sandwich Day! Share your best sandwich recipe.
The Pink Horse out on North Broadway was one of my favorite places to eat when I was a kid. I can tell you more about that place at another time.
I've just created a place to tell some of these stories that can be found here:
Anyway, it was a restaurant and a drive-in.
Usually on the weekend, we would go to the drive-in, and that is when I would cust... [Read more] |