Blog #8 Thanksgiving

Due Monday 11/29 @ 11:59 pm. 

I'm sure you expected to have a blog assignment where you were required to "reflect on what you are thankful for"... this being the week of Thanksgiving and all...

This weekend, I attended the lighting of the downtown Pineville Tree.  I had visited the yarn shop right across the street right before the event, to purchase some yarn to make Christmas presents with.  So standing at the tree, with my hot chocolate warming my hands and the excitement of two new skeins of yearn (yes... I get excited about yarn), a woman from Pineville shared a quick reflection.  In her reflection, she told of a few families in the community that were going through some difficult times, and the children of the family were left without the many luxuries most children have.

For example, a little girl's Christmas Wish List was, "a book, an apple, and a chocolate bar".  The simplicity of her requests blew me away.   These are the top three things a little child in our community wishes she had for the holidays.

This week, I would like to extend the opportunity for us all to reflect not only on what we are thankful for, but perhaps how we can "give" to others this holiday season.  There are many definitions for "giving".  Giving can come in many shapes and sizes.

I would like for you to think of just one "thing" that you can give someone over the next few weeks.  This someone may be someone you know, someone you're close to, someone you don't know, or someone in your community (globally).  Your "gift" can take the form of anything you'd like, and you are free to "give" it whenever you see fit.  There are no restrictions, and there are no right or wrong answers here.  Feel free to be as creative as you would like.  There is no time limit for the gift to be given.

Please post your reflection by Monday, November 29th.  And, if/when you go out of your way to "give", you are welcome to post an additional reflection whenever the time suits you.  A follow up reflection is not required, but is encouraged.

So Dearest AP Calculus Students, have a very happy Thanksgiving Break.

Mrs. Guthrie

P.S.  If you feel inclined to do so, I will be collecting donations for The Global Give -- an outreach created by one of my college friends.  He visits a small town in Mexico each winter to share presents with children who face the struggles of poverty each and every day.  Visit the website for more information.