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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Full Moon

The moon shines on the river revealing not one but two moons. One in the sky large and yellow...one in the water with ripples running through it. It is large... not quite full but close...very close.
I shudder while staring at it.  I recall the loud chatty voices of my students. Is the moon increasing their volume? Is the moon revving up their motors? Scientists say no but teachers, hospital workers, caretakers in elderly complexes and mental health care workers will tell you yes.
The waxing moon always seems more powerful than the waning moon. Three days before the moon rises in all its glory our school personnel begin to feel its effects. Inappropriate behaviors are on the rise. Volume levels are on the rise. Tired children come to school with little tolerance for other tired children. This week, Tuesday was rough. Wednesday will be tougher. On Thursday, I will be asking why did I choose this profession?
Then Friday, students will start to wane like the moon. They will be a bit more controlled...a bit quieter...a bit more tolerant. By next Monday I will remember why I chose this profession.

10 comments:

  1. Your words always paint such a great picture in my head. And I agree, the moon has some powerful effects.

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  2. This was such a cool post - great visuals, and then the fact - the moon definitely affects our students!

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  3. Ahh Wanda, now I understand. My students from the past are clearer to me because of your insights. Where were you when I needed this? :)
    BOnnie

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  4. Your post was great. You described the effects of the moon on students perfectly. I liked how you said that students will start to wane like the moon. :D

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  5. Your words painted a gorgeous picture in my mind! And I absolutely agree... I just commented to a colleague today that I could feel that the full moon is almost here.

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  6. Isn't that the truth?! Doctors also say that babies don't spike a fever when teething, but nurses and mommies will say otherwise. :) I noticed that waxing moon tonight on the way home, and I was filled with awe at first, then dread. lol

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  7. I thought the line "students will start to wane like the moon" was very effective. I also liked how you ended it with a line similar to a previous one and a reminder that days are tough but it will get better.

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  8. You speak the truth Wanda! Wow,it was a wild day at school today! Still, the moon looks pretty cool tonight. :)

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  9. I think it might be a combo of the moon and a change in barometric pressure! I loved the line "tired children come to school with little tolerance for other tired children." So true!

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  10. OH, you are SO wise. My kids have been crawling out of their skins this week. I was wondering what it was. On our way home from hockey tonight, I observed the round globe in the sky. I will blame it all on the moon. I loved how you said that their behavior will wane like the moon. Beautiful!

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