corner view

Corner View :: Begins with "L"

Andechs Monastery (Germany)
February 2013

There is so, so much to learn about the world around us, and the cliche' of the wonder of seeing things through the eyes of a child holds true: it is a beautiful thing that can't compare to much else. This day she was able to discern tiny snowflakes in the piles of newly fallen snow and was unable to contain her excitement to discover, all on her own, that they really do exist!  "Look, Papa', look! Turn your head just like this and you'll see them. Snowflakes are real. They are real! It's unbelievable!"

"L" is for learning, for learning and love, and the love of learning.

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finally some snow @ home

A few months ago I purchased a second hand snowman kit and have been waiting patiently for the oppurtunity for Young One and friends to put it to good use.  I know you are probably thinking that I should allow them to be creative in finding their own bits and pieces to bring him to life, allowing their little minds to blossom. I mean, what if they wanted a snowwoman? And certainly I shouldn't promote tobacco with a pipe!  It could have been a perfect match -- physical activitiy with creative thinking; instead we have quite possibly the most perfect snowman in the province of Vicenza.

The kids love him.

Today he will melt away.

Easy come, easy go.

I just hope we can salvage the bits and pieces for the next snowman. And don't you worry, these are (mostly) "free-range" children who have lots of chances to think creatively and problem solve while not under the watchful eye of adults. They've even been known to walk down to the corner grocery, unsupervised.

It's a school holiday. Lighten up.

Happy Mardi Gras :)