There is so much truth in Folk Tales and Fairy Tales. My county's ELA curriculum used to have units comparing tales for all grades. As a librarian I started collecting versions, especially Cinderella tales. My grandson's favorites were the male Cinderella stories from Ireland and India. I had to explain what a lad was when reading THE IRISH CINDERLAD. What memories!
Sarah, my heart dropped into my stomach reading this. I think this is every parents absolute worst nightmare. Sending you virtual hugs over and over again until you start to feel OKAY again. From this list I'm most eager to find Roald Dahl's collection. I'm surprised I didn't know it exists!
Hugging you and seeing your face among the out of body experience... This is a club no one should be a part of, and yet, here we are. And the librarians and books will help the healing process, as they always have. I love you.
I cried reading this. I am grateful, and terrified. Sadness and so. much. anger. And you still managed to write something beautiful. Thank you for your words, I am glad your babies are safe, and sorry they and you have to deal with the aftermath.
I remember when the mustard Museum was in the troll city my stepmom made my dad stop there and I thought she was nuts, but I began to love the uniqueness of the town walking around as a curious teen (I didnāt go into the museum, I was an avid mustard hater at the time). It made me so sad to hear about that last week and to know how many parents and families were worried for their childās wellbeing. Then hearing about how long parents had to be reunified with their kidsā¦ Iām sorry you went through this.
Iāve been to it in Middleton, then ventured across the street to Bloom bake shop lol. Such a neat idea that I definitely didnāt understand as a teen (but appreciated in my late 20ās).
Not okay not okay not okay. So grateful you and your babies are safe. My heart is still in my throat. Thank you for this wonderful list ā your example of persevering by turning to creativity and community in the wake of violence is the higher and holier way. Bless you.
Well, no: the teachers and staff were heroes. They barricaded doors. They told children to get behind them, that if/when he came through the door, they would "go first." But none of them read my newsletter and my librarians do, so I wanted to recognize them especially.
I re-read that sentence a few times because it wasn't connecting that you had still written a post after what happened in your community. Thankful your family is safe and unharmed; my heart hurts for you and your community at large.
Love you. š
Omg, Sarah. I have no words. Only gratitude that your kids and all the other kids are unharmed. š
There really are no words. I'm so sorry š
There is so much truth in Folk Tales and Fairy Tales. My county's ELA curriculum used to have units comparing tales for all grades. As a librarian I started collecting versions, especially Cinderella tales. My grandson's favorites were the male Cinderella stories from Ireland and India. I had to explain what a lad was when reading THE IRISH CINDERLAD. What memories!
Sarah, my heart dropped into my stomach reading this. I think this is every parents absolute worst nightmare. Sending you virtual hugs over and over again until you start to feel OKAY again. From this list I'm most eager to find Roald Dahl's collection. I'm surprised I didn't know it exists!
This is horrific and I'm so sorry you, your family and your community went through it. How utterly awful. š
Just sending you lots of love and care, Sarah, always. š
Hugging you and seeing your face among the out of body experience... This is a club no one should be a part of, and yet, here we are. And the librarians and books will help the healing process, as they always have. I love you.
I love you too, and I will forever be grateful you were with me ā¤ļø
I cried reading this. I am grateful, and terrified. Sadness and so. much. anger. And you still managed to write something beautiful. Thank you for your words, I am glad your babies are safe, and sorry they and you have to deal with the aftermath.
My heart plummeted. Oh gosh. I'm so so glad you and yours are safe.
I canāt even imagine how terrible that was. Sending love from Kansas.
I remember when the mustard Museum was in the troll city my stepmom made my dad stop there and I thought she was nuts, but I began to love the uniqueness of the town walking around as a curious teen (I didnāt go into the museum, I was an avid mustard hater at the time). It made me so sad to hear about that last week and to know how many parents and families were worried for their childās wellbeing. Then hearing about how long parents had to be reunified with their kidsā¦ Iām sorry you went through this.
We don't speak of the Mustard Museum since it left Mt. Horeb for greener pastures (Middleton š)
Iāve been to it in Middleton, then ventured across the street to Bloom bake shop lol. Such a neat idea that I definitely didnāt understand as a teen (but appreciated in my late 20ās).
Iām biased, but it was better when it was in Mt. Horeb š
Not okay not okay not okay. So grateful you and your babies are safe. My heart is still in my throat. Thank you for this wonderful list ā your example of persevering by turning to creativity and community in the wake of violence is the higher and holier way. Bless you.
Oh, Sarah. There are no words. I'm sending you a huge hug.
Crying at the mention of the librarians. They are all we have left of true heroes.
Well, no: the teachers and staff were heroes. They barricaded doors. They told children to get behind them, that if/when he came through the door, they would "go first." But none of them read my newsletter and my librarians do, so I wanted to recognize them especially.
I re-read that sentence a few times because it wasn't connecting that you had still written a post after what happened in your community. Thankful your family is safe and unharmed; my heart hurts for you and your community at large.