Saturday, March 31, 2007
First branch in bloom
Spring came late in new York so Maya noticed the first flowers only yesterday. We went in the garden today and tied our martisor strings to a forsythia branch in bloom.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Writing celebration
Today, the last school day before Easter vacation we went for the writing celebration at her class. It meant a pot luck breakfast - that almost overtook the event today, and the kids showing us their writings. Some of their essays were put together in a magazine format - page 1 and 6 of each are here.(click images for larger size) In addition, I got to read Maya's information book on her chosen subject "Wolves". It's opinionated and well written! ("How is a wolf eating a pig any worse than a cat eating a mouse?" she argues in her passionate defense of the maligned bad guy, the wolf)
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Spring is here, bird feeder
Today we had 77 degrees! Maya got a bird feeder for her birthday which she painted with her friend Clark. Today we bought sunflower seed for small birds and hang the bright little house in the garden. Also, a lot of gogosari planted on Maya's birthday are sprouting! So are wild strawberries planted on the first day of spring.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Last show/closing party
Last show today...Victor and I bought tickets and watched it again - although my stomach was churning with worries about her costume change...She got help and did fine! A party followed - with a pot luck (I brought chirke papricas).
The stage was being dismantled under our own eyes and Maya started to cry ("I don't want the stage to go! The stage is my friend!") I consoled her that her friend is kept safe for next year. We ate good stuff, Maya run around and asked my moral support to go hug Crystal, the director.
Some pics with the last bow, all the kids from the show
Saturday, March 24, 2007
10th show under the belt
I finally managed a decent firefly photo of Maya. Not easy - as it's very dark behind the stage and you have to guess where you aim...
Friday, March 23, 2007
Recorder concert
Today, after one semester of learning and practicing, 5 of the most dedicated recorder students had a concert. These kids skipped recess to have recorder class and all love their music - like their enthusiastic teacher Mr Coby.
As further proof of their dedication, 2 of the 5 kids that showed up today were sick (one of them, Maya)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Vernal Equinox party in the garden
here's what it looked like yesterday
VernalequinoX
Halfwaye to half waye walk we
always through air asking the time,
"Carry us awaye--one mo' time
if you please, pretty please."
VERNAL EQUINOX
Come and celebrate with a soire!
Wednesday, from 5 to 8 souave
at Dias y Flores Community Garden
520 East 13th Street fire song
between Avenues A & B marshmellow"
We stood up eggs, had a great bonfire, cooked marhmellows, ate and welcomed the spring amidst the melting snow in the garden
VernalequinoX
Halfwaye to half waye walk we
always through air asking the time,
"Carry us awaye--one mo' time
if you please, pretty please."
VERNAL EQUINOX
Come and celebrate with a soire!
Wednesday, from 5 to 8 souave
at Dias y Flores Community Garden
520 East 13th Street fire song
between Avenues A & B marshmellow"
We stood up eggs, had a great bonfire, cooked marhmellows, ate and welcomed the spring amidst the melting snow in the garden
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Spring equinox celebration
After a countdown, at exactly 8:07PM we sang "Vine, vine primavara". Then we stood up eggs and planted seeds.
Happy Spring!
The Equinox starts at 8:07 tonight - NYC DST - will celebrate tomorrow in the garden. Tonight we plant the remaining seeds of gogosari and wild strawberries. Here's what the last days of winter look like here:(if that looks weird, may I remind you what groundhog predicted it?CLICK
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Maya celebrations
For the past few days winter came back with a vengeance - so those of us living further away couldn't come - still - a good party after the play!
Blast from the past -
Some distortions and some true stories - and a startling photo - thanks to the googling talents of Dodo & Tania
St Patrick? Air Kracken!
Today St Patrick's day is celebrated here. Lousy story (Christians slaughtering pagans in Ireland - calling them snakes in the beatified version) but they do put on a good parade.
I like much better this newly discovered "holiday"
because all them cool monsters - and there's literature too!
Friday, March 16, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Maya's play poster
click to read her name Did I mention that it's playing full house since it started? They added rows of seats and consider prolonging its run is all the troupe is available
Maya Birthday - Day 3- the school cookies
After this, there'll be a break in the coverage to allow the rest of the family to catch up with the events.To be continued...
Review of Maya's play
We found this on line. Snipets:
"The finale of the show is an anthem about the devastation of New Orleans sung by the full forces of the cast (35 actors!) that repeats the phrase "Nothing will stop us...we will build again!" Pretty potent stuff for a children's musical."
"A firefly ballet by director/choreographer Crystal Field is truly lovely." (Maya's in it)
"The big cast appears mostly to be made up of non-professional performers, but in no way are the performances lacking in commitment and effectiveness. The huge range of ages, ethnic backgrounds, accents, and styles give ...Windblown Visitors a warm feeling of community, and watching the entire group passionately deliver the final anthem gave the impression of an entire city neighborhood joining forces for a common cause."
"The finale of the show is an anthem about the devastation of New Orleans sung by the full forces of the cast (35 actors!) that repeats the phrase "Nothing will stop us...we will build again!" Pretty potent stuff for a children's musical."
"A firefly ballet by director/choreographer Crystal Field is truly lovely." (Maya's in it)
"The big cast appears mostly to be made up of non-professional performers, but in no way are the performances lacking in commitment and effectiveness. The huge range of ages, ethnic backgrounds, accents, and styles give ...Windblown Visitors a warm feeling of community, and watching the entire group passionately deliver the final anthem gave the impression of an entire city neighborhood joining forces for a common cause."
Monday, March 12, 2007
Happy Birthday Maya!
As she asked, we kissed her at exactly 12:08 - her time of birth. The birthday week begins! (party after school)
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Behind the Stage, birthday celebration with the troupe
I've been playing personal assistant to Maya - for at least a moment in the show where she has a quick costume change and needs help.
So, I took a few photos during the show today. After the show, the troupe had a pot luck on the stage, and we brought cookies for Maya and everyone sang Happy Birthday
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Turn clocks one hour ahead before going to bed
If you live in US (most states). They made it 3 weeks earlier this year.
