Tonight

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Jennie

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“It was a dark and stormy night.”

About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I am highlighted in the the new edition of Jim Trelease's bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at both the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital.
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54 Responses to Tonight

  1. wordsfromanneli says:
    August 4, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    I hope it all passed you by and left you safe.

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  3. insearchofitall says:
    August 4, 2020 at 10:31 pm

    Beth said it all. Wow!! It’s beautiful and scary at the same time. Stay safe.

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  4. By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff says:
    August 4, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    Yikes! It certainly was. I hope you’re safe and your power is on.

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  5. Dawn says:
    August 4, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    Hope you’re safe.

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  6. cindy knoke says:
    August 5, 2020 at 1:28 am

    Looks so beautiful.

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  7. Opher says:
    August 5, 2020 at 3:58 am

    Similar here as well Jennie – unseasonal wind – very autumnal!

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  9. Liz Gauffreau says:
    August 5, 2020 at 7:00 am

    “When suddenly . . . “

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  10. Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    August 5, 2020 at 7:47 am

    Horsefeathers! It really does look like a dark and stormy night, Jennie. I’ve been avoiding the news, so I don’t know what you might be expecting related to the hurricane. I hope all is well this morning. Hugs on the wing!

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    • Jennie says:
      August 5, 2020 at 10:49 am

      The dark and stormy night was the tropical storm coming through. It was beautiful, fierce, windy, and wild. No big damage, just no internet today. Gotta use the phone.

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  11. Dan Antion says:
    August 5, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I’m glad you’re safely on the other side (and not in Oz).

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  12. John W. Howell says:
    August 5, 2020 at 9:40 am

    Looking ominous, Jeanne.

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  13. beetleypete says:
    August 5, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Well you survived, and have a great photo out of it. That would be a perfect book cover, Jennie!
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  14. Becky Ross Michael says:
    August 5, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Glad to read that you’re safe!

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  15. circadianreflections says:
    August 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    Was there lightning and thunder too? I like those, but I seldom experience them so…

    I hope you pasted the night without any storm damage or loss of sleep. 😀

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    • Jennie says:
      August 5, 2020 at 9:17 pm

      This storm was quite different. No, there was no lightening or thunder (which I love to watch out on my porch). It started with light rain in the morning and heavy rain in the afternoon. The rain stopped and the winds began. By the time I took the photo the winds were ramping up, big time. I stayed on the porch and watched. What a scary, thrilling, exciting event- and quite different from a thunderstorm. I wonder if this is somewhat similar to what people experience before a tornado.

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      • circadianreflections says:
        August 5, 2020 at 9:41 pm

        I have no idea as I have never experienced a tornado, just a warning once while in KY while having dinner in a Chinese restaurant. All the diners and staff went down to the cellar. Thankfully my cousin was with me and experienced in waiting out the warning. Which kept my 21 year old self calm. 😄

      • Jennie says:
        August 6, 2020 at 7:35 am

        Like you, I haven’t experienced a tornado. This was as close as I hope to come.

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