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Thank you, Mike. That's all. Just thank you, for this pause in my night, this moment of beauty I had listening, to this tonight.
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Thanks for bringing this up Laura. Jason's article hit's home and adds yet another layer to things I have been thinking about for several years--that I actually have a hard time accurately articulating. But, I'll try here. It's a conundrum for sur...
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At 9:15pm on October 28, 2009, Ian Carmichael said…
G'day Janet,
I don't even lok for the chat options any more, since mostly there is a time disconnect. I may have to pay a little more attention now that know I've missed one opportunity I'd have valued.
At 7:25am on October 26, 2009, Ian Carmichael said…
And hiya again Janet,
Winter was wet - very wet. Drought-breakingly wet. SO building programmes are well behind, rivers are running, dams are fuller than for many a year. Currently, we are enjoying sun, warmth and dry. I'm hoping this weather keeps up for a while - then we can get our (Hobart) house exterior renovations completed, children established and return to work in our Penguin one!
I'll enjoy your seasonal presence Janet!
At 11:09am on October 25, 2009, Sarah Summey said…
Thank you for the welcoming :) I am slowly trying to navigate my way around. Encore is 10 times easier but I think I will be okay once I finally get time to play around with it. Hope you all have a great weekend! I look forward to hearing about the "field trip."
At 3:34pm on October 21, 2009, Connie Weber said…
Hi Janet,
Hey, someone else has to get back into the saddle--namely, me. I've been swamped this semester. It's making my priorities very clear, however, so I've been immersed in a good lesson. My priorities involve getting back to more time here, and more pondering, more conversation with colleagues in our learning community. Life has its ebbs and flows... I'm monitoring my "flow" better as I end this ridiculous term. Too much going on.
Can't wait to hear what you're learning about school structures in Michigan. I'm learning a lot, too--and not what I'd be hoping to hear. Learning about Detroit schools is wild--and they must truly be the "ground zero" for education. (However, can't say I like Arnie Duncan's plans for reform...)
You and Rod would be a great team for a presentation for the PZ Washington conference; I hope it goes through.
Yeah, call and we'll figure out a time to meet, maybe halfway between our places?
Oh yeah, and PS: speaking of getting back into the saddle, I'm thinking about getting another horse... It's truly a buyer's market for horses in Michigan, as you could guess. My dream: a "paint." You know those horses?
At 4:06am on October 21, 2009, Ian Carmichael said…
Hi Janet,
Always nice to see you out and about. I really value thoughtful presence when you can squeeze in some time!
At 8:39pm on October 12, 2009, Jane Nordli Jessep said…
Hey, good buddy,
I think about you all the time...How are you?
It's so hard to keep up once the regular routine gets going.
Wasn't it wonderful seeing each other last summer? Did I say I would come visit you this year? Okay, well, you can visit me too, ya know.
Are you going to D.C.?
Write when you can.
Jane
At 3:58pm on September 18, 2009, Connie Weber said…
Janet,
How's the new year? Are things hopping? How's my favorite "bag-lady"?
Thinking of you! Got any ideas for things we should be thinking about on Fireside? Would love to hear from you.
Are you going to apply for the PZ conference in Washington?
Connie
At 7:40am on August 5, 2009, Mary McFarland said…
Hello Janet,
It was so good to see you at PZ. Thank you for your welcome to fireside and for the wonderful references you gave to me in the area of literacy. Much appreciated.
Best,
Mary
At 6:07pm on August 3, 2009, Sara Hennessy said…
Thank you-Thank you-Thank you! I'm having PZ withdrawals today! I had such a wonderful and enlightening experience. I WILL be back!
At 11:41pm on July 16, 2009, Ian Carmichael said…
Hey, Janet,
What a delight to see your triply-addressed greeting! I am exhausted but well enough. This year has turned very demanding in 'professional' demands and very little relief from them in favour of creative class interaction, or even timely preparation and correction. On the other hand, our estate duties are coming to a conclusion, and we have a house renovation project we're embarking upon (for ourselves and our children).

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Tell about your involvement in education, and your ideals for collegial sharing
I teach literacy education courses to preservice teachers in Michigan. I love it. The challenges are huge -- the body of knowledge that preservice teachers must engage with to be ready to start in a classroom under today's conditions is daunting. School related Issues of importance to me are social justice, peace, stewardship and equity. I also draw upon ideas generated over the last 40 years at Harvard's Project Zero.
About Me:
Happy
Mother of 2 teenaged boys
Love the water --swim, sail, and water ski
Work hard-
Let my garden go
Write some poetry now and then
Poets I admire-- Billy Collins, Ted Koozer, Nikki Giovanni, Fiana, Katie, and Carlie

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