Lesson 579: Weaving

Good evening, Readers.

All is well on a cold February night at the Lamp Post.

Sunrises on a still morning are breathtaking.

The crows watch for spring

just as we do.

Watch and wait.

Here's my weather blanket through February 22.

Erie started the new year with a 45 degree day,

Each day thereafter,

I crocheted a row representing the temperature.

The whites are the teens,

gray the single digits,

and the harsh black our below zero day.

String art has always fascinated Eloise.

Anyone have one of these in the 1970's?

Jacob from LOST wove tapestries

in his little abode inside the 4 toed statue.

I think it was erected in honor of my feet.

I've always thought of chopping the useless ones off.

I have a small loom and have practiced the basics,

but it's so square and neat.

My eyes are looking towards the

more uneven,

 and unpredictable 

projects like these.

This one is of particular interest to me.

It's the story of the Emperor's New Clothes

written in German.

I'm going to make something like it.

But better.

If I'm not making string messes at home,

I'm weaving together stories through photos

new experiences

and 

old memories.

Beautiful smiles

after someone cut her own hair.

The Eriesistables 28 years later--

still cute!

My Lord, do I still miss Crocodile Hunter!

It's been 13 years since his death.

Today is his birthday.

I believe that education is all about being excited about something. 

Seeing passion and enthusiasm helps push an educational message.

--Steve Irwin

Words 

and photos

woven together

to make a tapestry of my life.

Here's a true story,

pieced together and woven for us to read

by Georgia Hunter.

What an amazing story!

Eloise highly recommends.

Here is an important lesson for the week.

This was shared to me by Friend Heather.

It's one of the best things I've read in awhile.

Click on the purple link to read the article in its entirety.

Opinion

A Nation of Weavers

The social renaissance is happening from the ground up.

By David Brooks

Opinion Columnist

• Feb. 18, 2019

CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE

A good teacher today uses a multi-media approach to teaching.

Here is a video about the Aspen Institute.

And for those of you who pretended to read the article

but didn't....

(Louie.....)

here are some really good parts.

Don't assault the social fabric!

You'll be a ripper.

Become a weaver instead.
There is great power in mutual purpose

working towards the greater good.

Weavers are all about fostering relationships.

I happened upon this quote outside of a conference room

at the IU in Edinboro.

#truth

Find someone to connect with this weekend.

Have fun and 

XOXO

Eloise

Lesson 578: Keep Looking Up

Hello, Readers!

Eloise hopes you had the happiest of Valentine's Days.

We always have room for a little more love in this world.

Sometimes it's hard to watch the news.

It seems that bad news surrounds us.

When you feel enveloped by it,

Eloise's advice is to Keep Looking Up.

Eyes up.

Chin up.

Heart lifts.

Lungs take in air.

Inhale.
Exhale.

One moment at a time.

Looking heavenward is all you need sometimes.

Looking up.

It's what gives you the ability carry on,

even when your heart doesn't feel like it.

Keep Looking Up.

Very important when playing basketball.

Otherwise you take an elbow to the nose.

and it's kinda hard

to cheer on your team from the bench.

Preaching to the choir here--

Sam truly doesn't have a problem with cheering.

Ever.

Nice one, Snoopy.

We teachers follow that line of thinking.

We are always encouraging youth to 

Keep Looking Up.

Need proof?

The state of Pennsylvania asks teachers for this all the time.

Show me the evidence.....

Eloise likes to visit different schools for basketball games.

Look at the proof I found out in Girard.

They have words of wisdom written on their ceiling tiles.

They all make sense but this one.

Can you really keep your eyes forward and up at the same time?
Betcha a lot of kids try!

Need more proof?
How about these ceiling reminders at JS Wilson?

Schools work hard at making a great place for our youth.

Never underestimate the importance of a teacher.

Keep Looking Up--

but not on the last step.

You might trip on Eloise's purse.

I need my gear.

And believe it or not,

I can fit my camera in there.

Keep Looking Up because you might see me fly in!

I got asked to be a Godmother,

and Natalie a Fairy Godmother!

Baby Cora,

you will get to have double the fun

with double the love.

Now,

for finding the perfect wand,

and maybe this dress for the Baptism.

Things are looking up for weekend basketball for #1 Fan Natalie--

Blessed Sacrament has a Slush Puppie machine!

Things are Looking Up for Eloise 

because I found ready-to-eat pickled beets!

Dwight Schrute would be pleased.

Keep Looking Up,

unless you have to look down to answer the one

phone call you received on your flip phone this month.

Grandpa even answered before it stopped ringing.

Damn Telemarketer.

This isn't as much as a Looking Up

but a Looking Forward To.....

I can't wait to see more work from this Ukranian artist.

Kseniya Simonova has the most unique talent I've ever seen!

Weekend Homework:
Check this out!

Have a great weekend!

Eloise