Won’t You Share Your Story

It’s a beautiful day

For Smiles and Frowns

Won’t you share

Your ups and downs

 

Won’t you share

We all care

Won’t you share

Your story

~Sappy Sy

 

At the time, it always seems like a good idea, but then, as I look back, I often wonder, “Dude, what’re ya doing? Who are you?”

Yesterday, Sappy Sy took on a slightly different role. See, even now, I talk about him as if he’s a different person, and while he’s not–he’s me and I he–I often wonder how this introverted, self-conscious, inhibited guy gets himself into these goofy, cornball situations. But, even as I wonder, I know that I will find myself here time and again.

In part, it’s the only place where I have ever felt truly comfortable, where I can “dance like there’s nobody’s watching.” I can do that nowhere else. Nowhere. But in the classroom I become someone else. It still surprises me after all these years.

In other part, it’s out of a deep desire to dare and do differently. I want my class to be different. I can’t talk change and not walk change. And so, I walk. Sometimes, the path leads somewhere, and sometimes it goes nowhere. Either way, I just keep walking, learning, and reflecting.

Yesterday, my latest walk was a manifestation of a birthday gift (my Sappy Sy sweater) a deep respect for Mr. Rogers’ kindness and compassion, and a chance to “dance” with my kids. So, I did. And from here on,  I will start Smiles and Frowns by  putting on my sweater and singing “Won’t You Share Your Story,” even during my formal observation tomorrow. Wonder what my principal will think. Hope she has her smile and frown ready.

Today’s Trail

Along today’s trail we will experience…

…connecting through Smiles and Frowns.

…practicing the “power of story” with anecdotes.

…reflecting in our Journey Journals.

…hearing a Sappy Sy Rhyme.

Happy Tuesday, all. Sorry for my goofy half. I’ll have a talk with him, and see if I can set him straight.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.