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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:
 And so ends the Introduction to the blog... Therefore, the next thing you might want to do is to start reading it... Does that make sense to you?... Hope so...  |
Both Are Worth Discussing December 30, 2020 at 11:24pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
"You’ll never get bored when you try something new. There’s really no limit to what you can do." ~ {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Seuss}Dr. Seuss{/x-link}
"Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect."~ {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Cohen}Alan Cohen{/x-link}
Discuss one of the above quotes in your blog.
I&#... [Read more] A Motivating & Inspiring 2021 December 28, 2020 at 11:58pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“As this New Year approaches find inspiration around you, and motivation within you, to be all that you can be.” – {x-link:https://tinyurl.com/ybj9da6k}Kate Summers{/x-link}
Write about inspiration and/or motivation for 2021
The way I look at it, we will be entering a year of promise with sanity back in The White House and, hopefully, COVID-19 starting to come to an end.
We have not only just been th... [Read more] They're In Storage Now December 23, 2020 at 10:37pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
"Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago." ~ {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Baker}Tom Baker{/x-link}
What is/was your favorite ornament? Why is it sentimental to you?
Once upon a time, I lived another life.
Read this story I wrote back in 2001; shared here in 2005; and updated in 2017 to give you some idea of my ... [Read more] VERY Rare Skyview Won't Be In My View... December 21, 2020 at 6:22pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Write a short story, poem, or thought about the {x-link:https://tinyurl.com/y7bwaw2q}grand conjunction{/x-link} of Jupiter and Saturn occurring on December 21, 2020.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to be anywhere that I can view this, but it sounds as if it will really be something else. Such a wonderful sky show of so many different events going on.
It's times like these when I'm so glad that I have... [Read more] Holiday Greetings December 16, 2020 at 11:40pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
When exchanging seasonal greetings do you say the traditional Merry Christmas or do you simply say Happy Holidays to be politically correct. Or do you choose avoid exchanging seasonal greetings?
I say both "Merry Christmas" and #Happy Holidays" -- and, also, other greetings such as "Season's Greetings."
There is no reason for "Merry Christmas" to be offensive, as it has been recogni... [Read more] My Life December 15, 2020 at 11:46pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
The best gift I ever received was ______. Why?
The best gift I ever received was my life.
Why?
Because being conceived, developed, and born is why I'm able to not only to be here writing this but, also, to experience everything else I've experienced and will be experiencing.
When it comes to my own life, I would say that it's a basically good and happy life.
Sure...I've had some pain ... [Read more] Five Words December 9, 2020 at 11:52pm
Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
It's the season when all the holiday goodies appear, what's your favorite? Cookies, what kind? Cake, what kind? Pies, what kind? What's your go to recipe to bring for gatherings?
Five words:
PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE
I always say that my favorite food is what I happen to be eating at the moment -- especially when it comes to holiday treats.
It's been awhile since I've brought an... [Read more] A Journey Of Learning December 8, 2020 at 11:54pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question and he'll look for his own answers.”
― {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Rothfuss}Patrick Rothfuss{/x-link} , {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wise_Man%27s_Fear}The Wise Man's Fear{/x-link}
Let this quote... [Read more] Tweets, Memoirs, Etc. December 7, 2020 at 11:57pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ― {x-link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso}Pablo Picasso{/x-link}
Use this quote to inspire you blog entry.
What am I?
Am I a writer?
Or does my gift need to be defined by something more broad than that...but what?
Communicator?
Entertainer?
Teacher?
All I know is that I express myself through a n... [Read more] On My Shopping List & In My Memories December 5, 2020 at 11:43pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Holiday Cookies
There are some Christmas cookies that are in my memories because the places to go and get them are no longer there such as Zinszer Cookies & Bakery & the YWCA Candyland Bazaar.
Two of my favorites from the first one were (1) these cookies that were designed to look like snowflakes. They were made out of the best-tasting batter & sprinkled with powdered sugar. They were so delicate that you had ... [Read more] The Best Laid Plans... December 3, 2020 at 11:29pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
This is the final month of the year, Did you accomplish all the goals you hoped for this year? What adjustments will you be making for next year's goals? Will you be setting goals for next year?
This has been one unusual year to say the least.
We were all broadsided by a pandemic we had absolutely no idea was sweeping many populated parts of the world -- and, here in the United States, we were hit REALLY ... [Read more] Sensing December December 1, 2020 at 11:58pm Have you visited lately ???????
PROMPT:
Using the five senses describe December.
A taste of December includes comfort foods such as mashed potatoes; gravy; one or more kinds of meat; sweet potatoes; generously-buttered corn; green beans cooked with onion & bacon; and pie for dessert.
Throughout the month, candy becomes even more special with that hint of mint added to it, and there are truffles (balls of chocolate with festive fillings -... [Read more] |
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