Snapshots Of The Trust Tree
- 1. Snapshots of the Trust Tree The Sights and Sounds Seen and Heard on Thursday, June 26, 2008 By Lauren Eppich
- 2. Writer’s Notebook in The Trust Tree
- 3. NWP’s Directors say: “Shhh! Writers at Work! It’s 8:30 AM – Time for Writer’s Notebook.”
- 4. By the way, this is my view of the fellows in the National Writing Project. Don’t forget about me in the corner!! :0)
- 5. Author’s Chair In The Trust Tree… Jo Ann’s friend Anita was invited to talk about the author Iris Murdock on the Oprah Show.
- 6. Laura taught her niece Peyton how to sew. Laura said, “It was a magical moment with her. I wanted to pass on what my aunt once passed on to me.”
- 7. Renae says: “Change is inevitable in all of us.”
- 8. Jacqueline said: “I went to Latin Fusion with my friend Erika... We do these things where we are on the floor and we are thrusting…Then I got this packet. I thought it was a prize...”
- 9. I opened the packet. It was a Propeshia Packet!! Apparently Jacqueline’s husband thought the packet was for him. He used the materials in the packet and was caught checking himself out in the mirror.
- 10. “ I apologize for my shortcomings…” Heather says: “ I’m sorry that I do not use a filter when I speak….I will miss our writing project group.”
- 11. The Daily Log Presented by Katie “ I’m getting good money for this public announcement!” Lauren asks: “Did anyone else notice that she mentioned Cantina Laredo 4 times in her NWP report?”
- 12. 9:10-10:15: Writing Time & Response Groups Lauren says: “This is my response group. Aren’t they cute? Incredible stories, ladies!”
- 13. Another response group at work. Lauren says: “Say cheese, ladies!”
- 14. Audrey says: “ Warning: Suspend your beliefs about Vicki Larson! ”
- 15. Tupac (Vicki ?) says: “What’s up home girls?! It’s Time to make changes!”
- 16. Tupac (or Vicki ?) says: “ This is my former self…”
- 17. Tupac (or Vicki ?) says: “ On day 2, I will dress like this for my kids. I can do this! I’m having fun!”
- 18. Lynn shouts from our table: “Amanda, have you eaten lunch? Please eat! I’m afraid you will get writer-exia!”
- 19. Leslie read: “There is a gap in vocabulary acquisition among socio-economic groups of children.”
- 20. 2008 Fellows say: ”Nice presentation boards, Leslie! Can we come to your 2 nd grade classroom?”
- 21. Leslie says: “These examples are great. They are ready to go and I can display them next year!”
- 22. 2008 Fellows at Work.
- 23. Leslie says: “Now remember Vicki, there is no prize for finishing first…I give out certificates for speed racers!”
- 24. What happens in the Trust Tree when Audrey says: “ Take a break and meet back in 10 minutes!”
- 25. The Trust Tree’s Sacred Read Around Circle… “ You can stay if you don’t tell our secrets.”
- 26. Chatting in the Read Around Circle
- 27. Chatting some more in the Read Around Circle.
- 28. Still Chatting….Is it time to start?
- 29. Lauren says: “ Yikes! It’s the Trust Tree’s Sacred Tissue Stool. Quick, grab some!!!”
- 30. Dr. Wickstrom asks: “ Who wears beach wear?”
- 31. Read Around… Dr. Wickstrom: Looking for new life “ I was inspired by Lynn’s lesson.” Jo Ann: My Mother “ My mother was my world.” Gayle: Continuation of James and Maggie “ James, who is this lovely lass?”
- 32. Read Around… Vicki: Metamorphis Alone on a Wednesday “ Handcuffed by other limitations” Lauren: Sundance: A Place Not to be Forgotten “ Sundance is a place that I will always remember” Leslie: “Where I’m From” “ I’m from be sweet, do your best, where the west begins”
- 33. Read Around… Joan: The Gift “ The language we share is on paper” Terisa: The View from Inside “ What is this dream team?...We are teachers, not super humans!” Maegan: “Where I’m From” “ I’m a princess in my own right”
- 34. Read Around… Laura: Running Redux “ I will continue to put one foot in front of the other.” Katie: Untitled “ The dress forgot to flatter the pockets of fat of her breasts.” Amanda: Untitled “ I am going to do something to give back.”
- 35. Read Around… Renae: Time Well Spent “ He looked lovingly into his daughter’s eyes.” Lynn: Love Is “ Love is unconditional, love is real, love is forever” Heather H. : Heather Sucks it Up “ Could a vacuum cleaner suck your skin off?”
- 36. Read Around… Audrey: Untitled “ Audrey, this is your life.” Jacqueline: Pranang Beach “ No words are spoken. They aren’t needed. They don’t belong here.” Heather S.: Self Tanner Blues “ Skin preparation is a very big deal!”
- 37. Read Around Sarah: Lessons from George Costanza “ I’ve been Georged!” Erin: Untitled “ Teachers should be rewarded for how well their students can think critically and are productive members of society.”
- 38. SPECIAL MESSAGE: “ HAPPY BIRTHDAY VICKI !!!”
- 39. ¡Adios senoritas! ¡Hasta lunes!