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I Watch Without Comment

I watch the child peel a banana one small bit of peel at a time Rule is one trip to the garbage can; but I am in charge now. Teacher has left the room. He travels back and forth to the waste can throwing one bit in at a time. Eighteen trips; I say nothing. Being one of those “cannot sit still” kids myself.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/8/2021 1:29:00 PM

A cute write. You always make me laugh. (Thanks) I love reading your writes. Today, I have been reading a few. How do you make 18 trips????? Must have been a huge banana. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/9/2021 3:32:00 AM

It is not easy; you have to take out your scissors which you are not supposed to have out during lunch and cut each peel of the banana into about six pieces.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/7/2021 1:05:00 PM

Aw, you really handled that well. I just despise arcane rules that really serve no purpose. That kid was probably expect a sharp retort, and you showed him mercy and grace. Love it.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/7/2021 5:27:00 PM

I always stay quiet, enjoying reasons that make no sense being broken.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/7/2021 10:03:00 AM

i love how empathetic you are to your students, caren. they're lucky to have you around...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 4/7/2021 5:27:00 PM

They cheer when they see me.