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school starts today (for me) - virtual school (lucky me)

haiku stanzas Barron Trump will be attending virtual school soon - his Mom is careful Should you send your kids to dance on the battlefield careful mothers? Take you one last look at faith in your kids eyes - teach them their real worth. What is the story they will tell their kids - if you push them out the door? Those small trusting faces. Cemetery roads are bricked with silly gambles.

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/12/2020 11:32:00 AM

Schools on the island of O'ahu, Hawai'i, started off with seven teachers becoming infected and at least one student infection at most schools resulting in untold loss of resources as families try to cope with the cost. At least teachers have health insurance! You have a good head on your shoulders! Stay home, safe, and healthy, as a GED will still open the doors to universities! Aloha! Rico

Rico Leffanta
Date: 8/13/2020 1:14:00 PM

German kinder went back to school on Monday and look at their new infections! Stay home and safe! Aloha! Rico

Anais Vionet
Date: 8/12/2020 12:08:00 PM

My school is totally virtual - and I won't get a GED - It'll be the real thing. Yes, virtual is inconvenient and boring but if it keeps everyone safer (students, teachers and families) then it's worth it.

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 8/12/2020 4:40:00 AM

Strong lines, nicely expressed. I don't feel the US climate (virus wise), but wahoo, it's a huge quandary to send or keep.

Anais Vionet
Date: 8/12/2020 6:34:00 AM

Thank you =] It IS a complicated issue - it would be torturous to be a parent. I'm glad I'm not a parent. I just think it shouldn't be political.