tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post8293797058808240095..comments2023-10-14T04:54:09.328-05:00Comments on Fumbling for Words: Thirteen things I'd like to knowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-18081843630778270962007-04-28T00:17:00.000-05:002007-04-28T00:17:00.000-05:007) make them continue. My daughters all say "WHY ...7) make them continue. My daughters all say "WHY DID YOU LET ME QUIT, MOM"<BR/><BR/>8) Unity<BR/><BR/>no answers for anything elsePamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-86451379695723575452007-04-27T13:34:00.000-05:002007-04-27T13:34:00.000-05:00#7 is a question for the ages. Maybe you just know...#7 is a question for the ages. Maybe you just know, and some it is based on talent, I suppose.<BR/><BR/>#8 Teamwork? Togetherness? Tough one.<BR/><BR/>#9 Maybe when you tell them. Maybe not.<BR/><BR/>#10 I have a hiatal hernia that often makes me think I'm hungry. I feel better with food inside. Is it possible?<BR/><BR/>#12 When the kids are older, to some degree you'll be able to focus on you again. But if you're feeling empty, do something soon, even if it's just a little bit.<BR/><BR/>#13 Because our words are important.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-38071559848325349432007-04-27T13:26:00.000-05:002007-04-27T13:26:00.000-05:00#2 Truly, when I was her age my friends & I window...#2 Truly, when I was her age my friends & I window-shopped. The young teens I see at the mall these days usually have bags that prove they spend money there.<BR/><BR/>#8 alliance? unanimity? affinity? consonance? empathy? concordance? commonality? <BR/>I don't think there is a better word than solidarity.<BR/>I associate it with our baptist union's Solidarity Sunday, so to me it doesn't have such political undertones.<BR/><BR/>#10 and why don't I ever feel like eating fruit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-90464632998490900902007-04-27T11:57:00.000-05:002007-04-27T11:57:00.000-05:00Soidarity: Here's 4 possibilities with synonyms d...Soidarity: Here's 4 possibilities with synonyms depending on how you are using the word:<BR/>http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/solidarity<BR/><BR/>I regret quitting piano too (around 6th grade), but at the time I was determined to quit and wouldn't even consider staying. I often wonder if I had a different teacher...?Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794646317737225407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-87434491084142927942007-04-27T10:39:00.000-05:002007-04-27T10:39:00.000-05:001 Mr. Baldwin should be ashamed of himself. 7. I ...1 Mr. Baldwin should be ashamed of himself. <BR/><BR/>7. I quit piano lessons after 2 years when I was 10yo, it is one of my BIG regrets<BR/><BR/>10 mee too!! I think Im a food addictBarnGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01261723771424005816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-14066623280956447322007-04-27T10:20:00.000-05:002007-04-27T10:20:00.000-05:001. I thought the same thing. 3. Yes it does becaus...1. I thought the same thing. <BR/>3. Yes it does because we have to be prepared now. I want our kids to know what to do. <BR/>4. EXACTLY!<BR/>7. Duress is good for them. They will be thankful later. My Mom let me quit and I regret it. <BR/>9. Olivia fixes me a Diet Coke and CLeans the Kitchen before I get home. THEN she begs. I wish she would teach this trick to Austin. <BR/>10. Reeces Peanut Butter cups are terrible terrible terrible to have in bulk.<BR/>11. I heart Marcel.<BR/>12. In Season. <BR/><BR/>As you can tell I always have something to say. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-42090917910938297702007-04-27T10:15:00.000-05:002007-04-27T10:15:00.000-05:00I'm with you on the last one, Heather!I'm with you on the last one, Heather!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-19921342434758108532007-04-27T08:29:00.000-05:002007-04-27T08:29:00.000-05:00Alana is right. Find them a teacher who will teac...Alana is right. Find them a teacher who will teach them how to play the fun stuff. And in the meantime, buy them books with popular songs that they can play. They are out there.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222197140433385319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-44411198209841736662007-04-26T23:37:00.000-05:002007-04-26T23:37:00.000-05:00#4 impossible#11 and why do I have to do all the o...#4 impossible<BR/>#11 and why do I have to do all the organizing when my husband volunteers himself!<BR/>#12 I love clay<BR/># 13 log off lady.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182373929424387249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-14744911319616977602007-04-26T23:16:00.000-05:002007-04-26T23:16:00.000-05:00I saw your publication and as a teacher had to res...I saw your publication and as a teacher had to respond. I own a piano teaching web site (http:musicandyou.com)and have taught piano in a studio, so here it goes. <BR/><BR/>GET ANOTHER TEACHER. If your girls were learning some music theory, chords and arranging, they would like the piano. Teachers do not realize that if they do not expand their music education program, children and adults will quit. I add all of the techniques learned in classical music into blues, boogie, and fun songs and my students loved the piano and usually ended up loving classical music as well.<BR/><BR/>I think performing is also important. If your girls could each play 2 songs they like, and sound good, you could invite their friends or family and make a big deal about their playing, then they would be so proud and have the attention they deserve for their hard work.<BR/><BR/>If this doesn't work, then they should quit. I didn't like to be forced to do things for my parents either. Try another teacher and do whatever you can to make them feel special, and see what happens.<BR/><BR/><BR/>If you have any questions will be glad to help youAlana LaGrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677358746599953236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-59287543988591778642007-04-26T23:11:00.000-05:002007-04-26T23:11:00.000-05:00Solidarity: Togetherness, Harmony, unityjust a co...Solidarity: Togetherness, Harmony, unity<BR/><BR/>just a couple of suggestions.<BR/><BR/>Piano-- I never wanted to quit..but my piano teacher moved and since I didn't beg for it (I was using begging energy for dance lessons), I didn't continue. I wish I could play better.<BR/><BR/>I have an eleven year old daughter too. Who ever told them they could grow up and be teenager-like didn't get my approval first. heh. It is tough to fight the friend element isn't it.osheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455826519363554410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-85974696384471534942007-04-26T23:08:00.000-05:002007-04-26T23:08:00.000-05:00I have piano lessons set up in my E-mail for blogs...I have piano lessons set up in my E-mail for blogs etc. and had to respond.Alana LaGrangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11677358746599953236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-80690459023634604402007-04-26T22:54:00.000-05:002007-04-26T22:54:00.000-05:00I can answer the piano one too -My mom let me quit...I can answer the piano one too -<BR/><BR/>My mom let me quit after 2 yrs of piano and now as a grown-up I TOTALLY regret it and have asked her "Why"....her answer "because she was tired of fighting me about it."<BR/><BR/>But - I wish she had. and now, who has time to retake piano lessons?<BR/><BR/>Springtime - it's either the flowerbeds,garden, or house. Take your choice...my house wont be clean until fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9629687.post-68822609336687839522007-04-26T22:44:00.000-05:002007-04-26T22:44:00.000-05:00RE piano - I've met scores of adults who are sorry...RE piano - I've met scores of adults who are sorry they quit, and only one who is sorry her parents made her continue, so that's what I'm basing my enforced torture on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com