I have received apples galore from students. Here’s one
and another
and another
and another.
After two weeks into the semester, this is what I received from an ESOL student. I am grateful and will still run back to school next week.
[My college made the news on Tuesday. Another senseless shooting. But I think in the blur of all these senseless acts, I will remember this week vividly for another reason.]
Well, at least that shooting wasn’t precisely a “school shooting”. It could just as easily have happened in a parking lot, outside a bar, or in a front yard. We’ve come to quite a pass when we’re relieved to hear that such an event was “just” a couple of folks having trouble with each other. It’s no better for everyone else’s nerves, though.
I love the tangerine! Just think – if you were teaching French, you might have received not a pomme but a pomme de terre! Is that by any chance a Satsuma? They’ve been in the farmers’ markets for a few weeks now, and they’re just delicious. I didn’t realize there were some farms near Alvin that grow them for markets.
Exactly, yet, violent just the same. I thought it interesting that this one wasn’t brushed off so quickly, that the American public “merged” this act along with the multiple shooting acts.
Oh dear. I can’t say what kind it was. It was small is all I can say, and delicious. I’ll have to ask my French colleague if she has ever received a potato!
is it a Clementine? They’re in season right now and I’ve been eating them by the handful
MJ
You’re right, it probably is, because they are in season and all.
I just assumed it was a generic “tangerine” — I didn’t even think of that. Thanks for pointing that out.
Oh, Georgette, I’m so sorry for the incident at your school. Sadly, I don’t know what our society can do to change what seems to be an alarming trend.
This tangerine made my day and my week!
When I started this blog, I wanted to comment about the categories on my home page. You know I have written about other acts that have touched the fringes of my family — sadly, the number is now four. It is an alarming trend as you said touching more and more of our population every day. Still I will run to work every day.
How sad and horrifying is it that you can even count 1 time this has touched your life? But I am heartened to know you will still run to work every day.
MJ
Having lived in Houston, I’m sure you know the campus. It does hit home when it affects our city or one where we have lived.
yep … when it touches us “close to home” we realize the reality of it all.
I hope it won’t be offensive to say I giggled at your tag, “slightly political.” Oh Georgette, you are one of the most polite people I’ve ever known
Hugs MJ
Thank you, MJ – that makes two of us not wanting to offend. As I said to Dianna, it’s not my intention to go “there” — but I’m not an ostrich with my head in the sand and no, not naive — though some folks probably wonder.
so sweet to be thought of.
(i love the wooden apple)
It is…:) I know lots of teachers who just appreciate a lollipop in their box.
Obviously you are a popular teacher. The world needs good tecahers like you. Blessings and many more apples and oranges for you!!
Fruit is good.
You have quite an assortment of apples, and I like your non-apple.
It made a good afternoon snack.
You are a wonderful person for keeping the apples, Georgette. Each one is different, which is nice. And the clementine … mmmmm.
Violence is awful – the violence we see on television, and the violence that goes unseen by the media but is seen daily in neighborhoods around the U.S.
My sister is a teacher’s aide AND her husband is an apple farmer. Years ago I started giving her vintage Fisher Price rolly, chiming apples whenever I found them at flea markets. (wish I knew how to embed pictures and what-not in comments). She must have 10 of them by now!
So sorry about the violence in your area – when will it all end?
I promise I don’t hoard things — thimbles, now apples.
Rolly, chiming apples by Fisher Price…hmmm…I haven’t seen those, but they sound cute.
Anyway…loved your piece on commenting etiquette — what to do and what not to do. Do want you to know I read it. 
btw Did you get my spam message to your post? But if it came across as spam, you probably deleted it. I thought I was being cute, but then it occurred to me if it came out as spam, you wouldn’t get it in your comments. Since I picked up your post in e-mail, I had to enter my ID, e-mail, etc. so “in a moment” I entered one of my business URLs.
Georgette, you WERE in my spam folder – I hope you’re OK after that ordeal. I only check it every couple of weeks.
Thanks for going through all that hassle to comment. That was one of my favorite posts, if I do say so myself. And I do.
You’re very much allowed. Nice job! I think you do so much in our community to maintain balance.
I figured it (the spam comment) would go there — just wanted to give you a smile and check to see if you noticed. Glad you came to visit so I could follow up with you.
I can tell you are a wonderful teacher! This post says it all because you run to school in spite of all the negative events and the wonderful gifts from your students. I am just glad you are o.k.
Thank you, Dor. It seems we must walk around with those among us very aware.
Oh my goodness I never thought someone would give a teacher a wooden apple. I like those tangerines (or whatever they’re called)
I’m really sorry to hear that there was a shooting at your school.
I think they are useful and fun to display in different nooks and crannies around the house. I can always find my chapstick and paperclips in the big one.
You made me remember the days I brought my teacher an apple or similar token of thanks. Nowadays, I make sure my son gets something for his teacher on holidays and special occasions to tell his teacher how much he appreciates her. Teachers are heaven’s gift to our kids. Beautiful post!
No expense needed. Cards, fruit and lollipops are memorable.
I love all the apples, Georgette. So creative of your students, resisting the urge to give you real ones. Instead they give you ones you’ll remember forever. Do you write their names and year down on the bottom to remember who they came from. So, sorry about your school. I took it personally, too, when Hurricane Sandy hit, even though I no longer lived there. It felt too close to home and made me terribly sad.
The real ones are long gone. But I smile on these tokens placed around the house remembering. No, I didn’t and I should have, but the Christmas ornaments do have names and years. Although I remember the names, the years are a bit of a blur. I still remember again your post on office perks. I think of these as “perks” too.
Love it!! Dare to be different … bless this student! XO
Oh Georgette, so sorry there was a shooting in your school. Well, I’m sorry they happen anywhere. But I am thankful that you were not involved, injured or anything.
Love the apples and the clementines. And I’m sure that your students adore you!
All is well. Thank you, Elyse.