In reflecting on my week, I realized that each day was a celebration of good cheer: people to people learning and thriving together. A spirit of positivity allowed for the week to flow despite drops in temperature and heavy rains. Spring offered sunshine amidst the showers.
Sunday's breezy weather allowed for a walk with family in the nearby nature preserve. Moments were savored before the my daughter and son-in-law had to return to Washington, DC.
Sunday's breezy weather allowed for a walk with family in the nearby nature preserve. Moments were savored before the my daughter and son-in-law had to return to Washington, DC.
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| Oceanside Marine Nature Study, Long Island |
Marsh reeds, guardians of the preserve,
stand tall with quiet reserve,
vigilantly watching their sideline post
as birds sweep across the salt marsh coast.
216 species and Canadian geese too
hold court as royalty usually do,
while hopeful visitors and bird watchers view.
As sun crosses sky and winds rustle reeds,
mother bird cares for her babies' needs.
With cameras mounted and scopes upright
photographers capture father bird's flight.
Children playfully follow geese and birds
while adults listen to an ecologist's words
and nature's chatter is softly heard.
photographers capture father bird's flight.
Children playfully follow geese and birds
while adults listen to an ecologist's words
and nature's chatter is softly heard.
During a leisurely stroll on any given day
auditions for spring's symphony are underway,
so observe, reflect, and engage in talk.
Enjoy springtime during a nature walk.
so observe, reflect, and engage in talk.
Enjoy springtime during a nature walk.
Monday night, NYEDChat moderators eagerly opened connections on Twitter with ALedchat to air a new educational chat, #NYALedchat that trended on Twitter. The celebration of blogger's voice allowed for an active discussion on the importance of the message being delivered and the building of connections across regions. You can read about the amazing celebration here.
The rains and sudden drops in temperature may have had Long Islanders questioning spring's arrival but good cheer remained throughout the week. Congratulations were exchanged for a baby's birth and a baby announcement. Long talks with friends occurred. Poetry was written daily and the spirit of camaraderie allowed for assessment gatherings to be pleasant. Additional poems written this week can be read here and here.
To round off the digital experience, here is a catchy tune that will capture the feeling of cheerfulness. You may wish to use this in school presentations of springtime delights.
To round off the digital experience, here is a catchy tune that will capture the feeling of cheerfulness. You may wish to use this in school presentations of springtime delights.
With a time crunch on, this post will serve as an offering to various writing communities that I frequently write with:
Celebrate This Week with Ruth Ayres who is celebrating with a little list of her loves. |
| DigiLit Sunday |
Today is DigiLit Sunday so please visit Margaret Simon's site, Reflections on the Teche, for additional readings.
This month, poetry is alive at #digipoetry (site created by Margaret Simon and logo by Leigh Anne Eck). Please visit.
I will continue to celebrate poetry during the month of May when I will start collecting offerings for the online global gallery of artistic expressions, Spring's Symphony, that I announced last Sunday.
Thank you for joining my Poetry Parade.
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