Every drive home from school
I come to this intersection.
Tonight I saw hope.
Days are now longer.
Sunsets are more brilliant,
hanging onto their color until the end.
Silhouettes of barns and trees
make me want to stop and look.
Really look.
I smile. I feel good. I see hope.
Jennie
About Jennie
I have been teaching preschool for over forty 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 was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
A Teacher's Reflections 
Thank you Jennie. Hope is essential – isn’t it! That, harnessed to love and peace, make the perfect threesome. Hugs xx .
Well said, Joy! You are absolutely right,
Hope keeps us alive!
Lovely sky!
Thank you!
That is beautiful Jennie . . .
It is wonderful to see this most days. So beautiful!
Absolutely right
Wonderful!
❤️
Yes
I love this!! I’ve saved it in my “poems for troubled times” folder.
That is wonderful. Thank you, Liz.
You’re welcome, Jennie.
Hope is one thing that keeps people going … well, positive hope. A beautiful image to accompany your words. Well done, Jennie.
Thank you, Frank!
I agree with you!
That would make a splendid note card.
I think so, too.
Hmmm
Without “hope” we have nothing…Love this!
Amen! Thank you, Carol.
Amen! x
Thank you for publishing this🌹🌹, I’ve been trying to pen something perfect for a friend…wheeww! I’ll read her this, I pray it calms her🙄😌.
Beautifully written.
I hope it does. Thank you!
Beautiful!!! You should print that photo and frame it with your words! 🧡🙏
Thank you, Jen! I keep looking at it on my camera because it really does fill me with hope and goodness. I think I need a hard copy to look at. 🥰
There is always hope. And today we had brilliant sunshine in Beetley all day!
Best wishes, Pete.
Hooray! Best to you, Pete.
Beautiful, Jennie!
Thank you, Marlene. 🥰
Beautiful capture & message Jenny.
Thank you, Cindy!
That would be my favorite intersection! I love the silhouette of the barn and that lovely color at the end of the day.
It certainly is my favorite intersection. I love the image and feel lucky to see it often.
Beautiful, Jennie! Hope is indeed alive and well… Blessed and grateful! 💞
Amen! Thank you, Bette. 💕
Sweet thoughts, Jennie. As long as there are barns and trees and sunsets there is hope.
Absolutely!! Thank you, Don.
Here is to the lengthening days
Yes!!
beautiful thoughts and words to go with that beautiful photo
Thank you, Jim.
you are welcome, Jennie!
Beautiful. The longer days do bring hope.
Indeed they do!
Yes
Sunshine and longer days do have a way of changing the mood.
Yes they do, in a big way!
We can all use a little hope. Thank you, Jennie!
Yes, we can. Thank you, Becky.
Gorgeous photo and wonderful message.
Thank you, Norah.
You are welcome, Jennie.
Aah, beautiful, Jennie. The return of the light brings wonderful hope. We can’t help but feel it. ❤ ❤
Amen!
A positive, heartfelt piece.
Most definitely, Magarisa!
Hope will give you a rope to cope through rocks…
Yes.
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Thank you, Michael!
Wonderful, Jennie! After the solstice the light takes a longer visit to us. Unbelievable how this impacts our mood. Have a nice week ahead. Dont forget you are living in New England, in the old one it has more rain. 😉 xx Michael
It does wonders for the mood! The many days of rain in the ‘old New England’ can do the opposite for the mood.
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Thank you.
Wonderfull, enjoy it.
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Even in cold January, we have some great sunsets to enjoy. Always something to be grateful for!
Yes!
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Thank you.
Hope is our perception and it should be always maintain in any situation
Yes, it should.