Music Videos

Please put a link to a music video in the comments below.  You must also put your name and class in the comment or it won't be considered.  Also post the title and why you've chosen it.

Thriller Dance

All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade can use this link to practice:

http://thrilltheworldlondon.com/learn.aspx

Music Experience at MEFIS

What is your music experience? Please comment on what you have liked and what you would like to do differently. Be constructive and not just negative. If you have experience with an instrument please tell me about that as well.

Internet is up!

But my drive to do this blog is waning! I'm counting on some inspiration this week.

Chicago to Istanbul

I have limited time and internet access to update my blog for the past few weeks. I'll get something up as soon as I have internet access in my apartment. I know you are all anxiously awaiting some pictures and stories????

FL, VA, TN, OH, and IN

Chillaxin' with Clark Kent

Noel

Nathan

Ok, so the travel across the country hasn't been that glamorous, but it has been good. I spent nearly 2 weeks with my sister's family in Florida. This included 2 days at the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, and 4 days at a little league tournament. My niece and nephew enjoyed using me as their personal flotation device at the beach. This was not nearly as hard on my back as the hours in the car and the various beds in which I've slept. I slept on a blow up bed in the living room at my sister's house and also stayed 5 nights at a hotel with them on the road. I then move to the sofa bed at the Reeds in VA. I hadn't seen them since their visit to Beaufort 4 years ago.

I enjoyed a quick visit with Steve, a friend from Miami days, in Knoxville where he is now a professor at UT. It's been 13 years since we've seen each other. That occasion was my 30 birthday party also pictured.

30 Birthday with Richard, Steve, and Patrick (Left to right)

45 minute standstill in Ohio
Yes, this is the Mid-West!

Today I drove from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis, IN after a visit with some friends from Delray Beach who now live there. I was allowed to share the basement floor with 3 cats one of whom you see pictured in his favorite hiding spot. There was a time that this cute little ball of fur could kill me with anaphylaxis, but my allergies seem to be much better after 5 years of injecting myself.

Mary Lois and Me
Susan and Me

I'm now in the basement at my brother's in Indy. He and his wife have 3 girls that I haven't seen in over 4 years. They are at least twice as big as the last time I saw them. I'll be here (not just in the basement) for the next 4 days. It's interesting to notice that Ft. Lauderdale Beach has been the cool spot of all my stops in the journey so far.

Time in Florida

I've spent a week in Florida with my sister's family on this start of the 5 week journey to Istanbul. Just thought I post a couple pics of my niece and nephew. We're at a beach hotel in Fort Lauderdale tonight and headed to a baseball tournament tomorrow. It's good to be with family who are full of laughter and love.

All Packed

Ok, I'm sorry for another picture of my luggage. But, it is packed, and I'm ready to hit the road. Yes, I'm driving the American highway for the next 5 weeks to see friends and family before I change continents. My safety will likely be much more in jeopardy during this month than anytime during my stay in Turkey. I will stay aware, use my cruise control, and never drive more than 7 hours in one day. No, this was not a very interesting post, but I want you to know that I'm serious about this blog. I will commit to weekly posts at this point with a new location picture. Are you with me? Bye bye Beaufort. I'll miss you!

Packing

School is out, finally! It has been no small feat, intellectually, emotionally, and physically, teaching music in Beaufort for the past 7 years. I can definitely say that I have learned and grown a great deal (physically as well), and that my experience with both place and people has been far more good than bad. I will miss it and you! Be in touch Beaufort!
Now I can focus on the big move. Yikes! I'm moving out of my house in just over two weeks, and headed to the highway to visit friends and family for the month of July. Trying up of the lose strings is kind of like herding cats. (Or is it sheep? I haven't tried either one.) I'm trying to convince myself that I'm on the right track and will be ready!?!?!?

Please look for more interesting and "pretty" pics in the near future!

Moving to Istanbul!

Get ready for some really interesting posts and pics! I in the process of "shutting down" my life here in the U.S. and try my hand at teaching at an international school in Istanbul. Take a look: http://www.mefinternationalschools.com/05intist/index.asp and let me know what you think. Positive posts only please!

Looking Forward

I have two wonderful days of professional development ahead. It is so nice to have the opportunity to learn without being in charge of anything or anyone. See you tomorrow in Charleston!