One of my students (5th grade) told me that I was his 3rd (not 1st or 2nd...but 3rd) favorite teacher...I was like...is that a compliment? And he said, "well...really, you are my 3rd favorite THING." I was really confused then...but he added more, "you are my third favorite thing because my parents are my favorite teacher and thing; books are my second favorite teacher and thing; and then you are third."
Coming in third to parents and books is A-OKAY in my book! He kept me smiling for the rest of the day.
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There are friends who pass like ships in the night, who meet for a moment, then sail out of sight, with never a backward glance of regret...Friends we meet briefly then quickly forget.
Then there are friends who sail together, through quiet waters and stormy weather. Helping each other through joy and through strife. And those are the kind who give meaning to life.
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