Snapshots of the Trust Tree

The Sights and SoundsSeen and Heard on

Thursday, June 26, 2008

By Lauren Eppich

Writer’s Notebookin

The Trust Tree

NWP’s Directors say: “Shhh! Writers at Work!It’s 8:30 AM – Time for Writer’s Notebook.”

By the way, this is my view of the fellows in the National Writing Project. Don’tforget about me in the corner!! :0)

Author’s

ChairIn

The Trust Tree…

Jo Ann’s friend Anita was invited to talk about the author Iris Murdock on the Oprah Show.

Laura taught

her niece

Peytonhow to sew.

Laura said, “It

was a magicalmoment

with her. I wanted to pass on what my

aunt once passed on to me.”

Renae says: “Change is

inevitable in all of us.”

Jacqueline said: “I went to Latin Fusion with my friend Erika...We do these things where we are on the floor and we are thrusting…Then I got this packet. I thought it was a prize...”

I opened the packet. It was a Propeshia

Packet!!

Apparently Jacqueline’s husband thought the packet was for him. He used the materials in the packet and was caught

checking himself out in the mirror.

“I apologize for my

shortcomings…”Heather says: “ I’m sorry that I do not use a filter when

I speak….I will miss our writing project

group.”

The Daily LogPresented by Katie “I’m getting

good money for this public announcement!”

Lauren asks: “Did anyone else notice that

she mentioned Cantina Laredo4 times in her NWP report?”

9:10-10:15: Writing Time & Response GroupsLauren says: “This is my response group. Aren’t

they cute? Incredible stories, ladies!”

Another response group at work.Lauren says: “Say cheese, ladies!”

Audrey says:

“Warning:

Suspend yourbeliefs about Vicki

Larson!”

Tupac (Vicki ?) says: “What’s uphome girls?! It’s Time to make changes!”

Tupac (or

Vicki ?)says:

“This is my

former self…”

Tupac (or

Vicki ?)says:“On

day 2, I will

dress like

this for my

kids.I can do

this! I’m

having fun!”

Lynn shouts from our table: “Amanda, have you eaten lunch? Please eat! I’m afraid you will get writer-exia!”

Leslie read: “There is a gap in vocabulary acquisition among socio-economic groups of children.”

2008 Fellows say: ”Nice presentation boards, Leslie! Can we come to your 2nd grade classroom?”

Leslie says: “These

examples are great. They are ready to

go and I can

display them next year!”

2008 Fellows at Work.

Leslie says: “Now remember Vicki, there is no prizefor finishing first…I give out certificates for

speed racers!”

What happens in the Trust Treewhen Audrey says:

“Take a break and meet back in 10 minutes!”

The Trust Tree’s Sacred Read Around Circle…

“You can stay if you don’t tell our secrets.”

Chatting in the Read Around Circle

Chatting some more in the Read Around Circle.

Still Chatting….Is it time to start?

Lauren says:“Yikes! It’s the

Trust Tree’sSacred TissueStool. Quick, grab some!!!”

Dr. Wickstromasks:“Whowears

beach wear?”

Read Around…

Dr. Wickstrom: Looking for new life“I was inspired by Lynn’s lesson.”

Jo Ann: My Mother“My mother was my world.”

Gayle: Continuation of James and Maggie“James, who is this lovely lass?”

Read Around…

Vicki: Metamorphis Alone on a Wednesday“Handcuffed by other limitations”

Lauren: Sundance: A Place Not to be Forgotten“Sundance is a place that I will always remember”

Leslie: “Where I’m From”“I’m from be sweet, do your best, where the

west begins”

Read Around…

Joan: The Gift“The language we share is on paper”

Terisa: The View from Inside“What is this dream team?...We are teachers, not

super humans!”

Maegan: “Where I’m From”“I’m a princess in my own right”

Read Around…

Laura: Running Redux

“I will continue to put one foot in front of the other.”

Katie: Untitled

“The dress forgot to flatter the pockets of fat of her breasts.”

Amanda: Untitled

“I am going to do something to give back.”

Read Around…

Renae: Time Well Spent

“He looked lovingly into his daughter’s eyes.”

Lynn: Love Is

“Love is unconditional, love is real, love is forever”

Heather H. : Heather Sucks it Up

“Could a vacuum cleaner suck your skin off?”

Read Around…

Audrey: Untitled“Audrey, this is your life.”

Jacqueline: Pranang Beach“No words are spoken. They aren’t needed. They

don’t belong here.”

Heather S.: Self Tanner Blues “Skin preparation is a very big deal!”

Read Around

Sarah: Lessons from George Costanza

“I’ve been Georged!”

Erin: Untitled

“Teachers should be rewarded for how well their students can think critically and are

productive members of society.”

SPECIAL MESSAGE:

“HAPPY BIRTHDAYVICKI !!!”