tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.comments2023-03-13T06:58:24.986-07:00Chalk DustJessica Landerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16118568033865933320noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-40306168355778689912014-02-10T04:15:45.964-08:002014-02-10T04:15:45.964-08:00plus I love you king norodom sihanoukplus I love you king norodom sihanoukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658049514796127849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-1468025150851594042014-02-10T04:13:17.454-08:002014-02-10T04:13:17.454-08:00I feel so sad right now!I feel so sad right now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14658049514796127849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-76123666566252790622013-03-05T04:01:08.045-08:002013-03-05T04:01:08.045-08:00Thank you for bringing this world and your experie...Thank you for bringing this world and your experiences to us - it is captivating, instructive and soulful.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086568061656937270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-56721660143214346012013-03-05T02:44:11.270-08:002013-03-05T02:44:11.270-08:00This was an amazing entry, and brought tears to my...This was an amazing entry, and brought tears to my eyes. It is exquisite, moving, and soulful writing. You and the young women have had such a profound effect on each other. Can you stay in touch with some of them? Perhaps at least the one who will come to the US for a year. It's hard to imagine the turns their lives will take, against the background you so aptly describe. But they also fill us with hope. Thank you, Jess, so much, and I can't wait to hear about your next chapter. All the best.Barbara Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692344699347616303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-13007823851366213592013-03-04T21:30:11.551-08:002013-03-04T21:30:11.551-08:00And so you turn a new page as "your story&quo...And so you turn a new page as "your story" (and the stories of those whose lives you will impact) continues. <br /><br />I've enjoyed reading your posts, Jess! Looking forward to seeing you soon!<br />purple squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553868459135788750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-80319346711864524562013-02-14T09:29:52.762-08:002013-02-14T09:29:52.762-08:00I always learn so much from your posts, and your d...I always learn so much from your posts, and your descriptive and powerful writing places me virtually there with you. Thanks so much, Jess. Looking forward to the next...Barbara Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692344699347616303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-67956977622560899872013-01-25T11:47:37.213-08:002013-01-25T11:47:37.213-08:00This brings me back - but with much more detail. ...This brings me back - but with much more detail. It makes me HOT even in the cold northeast!Anne Watthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254544088385463783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-76631509460735076632013-01-09T08:24:58.733-08:002013-01-09T08:24:58.733-08:00I opened this post in a surgical waiting room, alo...I opened this post in a surgical waiting room, alone and anxious for my friend somewhere on the other side of the door. I finished reading and looked up at the faces around me. What a lucky little tribe we are - to enter into the world of pain in search of healing, in search of our future. Thank you, Jessica.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086568061656937270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-66417326347939245172013-01-06T05:43:33.723-08:002013-01-06T05:43:33.723-08:00Great job capturing these wedding traditions and h...Great job capturing these wedding traditions and high-energy festivities. I love reading about your experiences!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-5909641139222413262013-01-05T21:06:30.306-08:002013-01-05T21:06:30.306-08:00What a riotous parade of imagery, from layers of s...What a riotous parade of imagery, from layers of silk to tarantulas, pounding music, slow dance, and perfumed fog...thanks for sharing this, and so exquisitely!Barbara Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692344699347616303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-56877803046755683302012-12-30T10:04:27.944-08:002012-12-30T10:04:27.944-08:00I love your writing, Jess -- and am eager for the ...I love your writing, Jess -- and am eager for the next installment. Stay safe! I enjoy your humor and clear-headed insight. More, more!Barbara Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692344699347616303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-63670139536422071242012-12-24T08:20:02.881-08:002012-12-24T08:20:02.881-08:00Wonderful, evocative writing, Jess. I can hear and...Wonderful, evocative writing, Jess. I can hear and smell and taste and see and feel this place. I look forward to more. XOX, KathrynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713640890392175961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-30602203998015272072012-12-15T20:23:56.740-08:002012-12-15T20:23:56.740-08:00Jess, I have tears trickling down my cheek. Your i...Jess, I have tears trickling down my cheek. Your imagery is powerful, your words are potent, your passion is palpable. Love, KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498038448209301032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-67118174060449274602012-08-16T18:59:00.575-07:002012-08-16T18:59:00.575-07:00Well said, Jessica! I hope that your thoughts and ...Well said, Jessica! I hope that your thoughts and ideas will be presented to those that can help make a difference. I hope that the rest of your summer is great!Mrs. Rondolethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796231078492199677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-4957881862192283582012-07-23T07:51:39.155-07:002012-07-23T07:51:39.155-07:00Hi! Jess, this story is inspiring and awesome. You...Hi! Jess, this story is inspiring and awesome. Your kids are really lucky to have you in the classroom! Good luck and have fun (rather, keep having fun)! ^_^<br />Love, Sandy Wood (CA '08)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-958674819531544852012-06-25T10:43:31.913-07:002012-06-25T10:43:31.913-07:00So evocative of youth, summer, all of us. Thanks,...So evocative of youth, summer, all of us. Thanks, Jess.<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086568061656937270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-44545267588542086552012-05-20T18:53:24.863-07:002012-05-20T18:53:24.863-07:00love this. fantastic idea.love this. fantastic idea.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312742352736579800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-88645787595578157952012-04-04T18:45:24.356-07:002012-04-04T18:45:24.356-07:00I wanted to thank you for this great piece of writ...I wanted to thank you for this great piece of writing. You capture the essence. Welcome to the teaching fold. --Jen CardilloJHCardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858041198118944356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-7175210237463016952012-04-02T10:43:01.382-07:002012-04-02T10:43:01.382-07:00What if you made the seating chart itself an exerc...What if you made the seating chart itself an exercise in logistical thinking? It's a perfect example of a real-world problem. It involves math, understanding other people's needs, communicating your own needs, and understanding the goals of the classroom. <br /><br />You could do it at the beginning of the year (or in the middle I suppose) and have the kids submit proposals of seating charts. Maybe they would have a different perspective if they designed the seating from a teacher's point of view?Rajiv Ayyangarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815608606388484627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-27233831893987471352012-03-30T16:52:58.377-07:002012-03-30T16:52:58.377-07:00That's the Jess I know: very caring and commit...That's the Jess I know: very caring and committed :-). Praying for strength for you Jess! Those students are very blessed to have you as a teacher.Fatuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578209580981387443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-19205749417571217242012-03-20T18:31:50.498-07:002012-03-20T18:31:50.498-07:00Thanks Jess! I may use this story with my classes...Thanks Jess! I may use this story with my classes!Views and Reviews by Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775895986767014763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-17839635741567489532012-03-20T07:27:20.840-07:002012-03-20T07:27:20.840-07:00You are fantastic, Jess!You are fantastic, Jess!Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312742352736579800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-16833860659284803392012-03-20T05:36:08.179-07:002012-03-20T05:36:08.179-07:00Powerful story, Jessica. Thanks,
DianePowerful story, Jessica. Thanks,<br />DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10086568061656937270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-62821480451891321262012-03-12T10:17:15.642-07:002012-03-12T10:17:15.642-07:00I love this post! Your students are lucky to have ...I love this post! Your students are lucky to have you as their sherpa.Jan Devereuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846216211456610938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6209505730442594193.post-86482971470611878462012-03-12T09:31:49.978-07:002012-03-12T09:31:49.978-07:00It sounds like you are changing their lives and th...It sounds like you are changing their lives and they are changing yours. I love your stories, and your writing is wonderful. Wishing you continued energy and engagement, which you have in spades. Lucky students! Best to you, Teny,<br /><br />Barbara (Mia's mom)Barbara Costahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692344699347616303noreply@blogger.com