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Discussion: What are some of your Cascadia Experiences? [Nov. 30th 2007 (Moved)]
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What are some of your Cascadia Experiences? [Nov. 30th 2007 (Moved)]
Jan 6 2008, 6:16 PM EST
Here's one of my Cascadia memories from before I was a student:I enjoy the time I spend caring for my children. In the past I was able to stay home and we did everything together. I remember my adventurous little troop, participating in all kinds of shenanigans. I called them “errands.” That’s what any proper mother would call them. But, really they were just the daily distractions we call life. I could not always make an arguement for their educational value, of course, but we had fun. We went to the park, walked the Burke-Gilman trail or the Town-gown loop, or just took in Main Street. We often drove to visit the zoo for the day, or the aquarium, or rode our bikes down to The College. The College was one of our favorite “errands.” For a trip to the UW Bothell/Cascadia campus meant picking out a treat at the University Bookstore, while mom looked through various literary works, or checked out the latest stationary (I love writing notes). For my kids, this quick excursion was hard to beat. It usually included wandering through the halls, looking at the big pictures and artwork. We received nods and winks from students, faculty, and staff alike. Inevitably someone would comment on the college’s “youngest students.” These budding undergrad’s favorite art pieces are the wetlands sculptures in the University of Washington Library. They capture the treasures of the nearby native areas in its resin. How many times we wandered in to look at them, then headed down to the boardwalk to explore. Many times, while my offspring poked around in the grass and flipped smooth creek stones, I watched them through hazy ideas of returning to school. One day I would go back, even if just for fun. One day I would do it for myself. One day when I had time… Do you find this valuable?
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1. RE: What are some of your Cascadia Experiences? [Dec. 4, 2007 (Moved)]
Jan 6 2008, 6:19 PM EST
Great story! ~Amanda(Reposted on behalf of Amanda Hornby from Cascadia TLA Online ) Do you find this valuable? |
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2. RE: What are some of your Cascadia Experiences? [Dec. 14, 2007 Moved]
Jan 6 2008, 6:22 PM EST
Kids always love the Water Table artwork in the library!Many times I've heard/seen parents chastising their kids for climbing up on it, but that's actually exactly what the artist wants! I specifically remember her saying that when she was still working on the installation of the work. Have you shown your kids the big book artwork up in the reading room of the library? That's also done by the same artist as the Water Tables and the book is changed each season of the year (there's one for each season). They might get a kick out of seeing such a giant book! (Reposted on behalf of lbussert from Cascadia TLA Online ) Do you find this valuable? |
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3. RE: What are some of your Cascadia Experiences? [Dec. 14, 2007 Moved]
Jan 6 2008, 6:23 PM EST
We will have to stop by for directions. My kids love being read to (and they've discovered where your library houses the ones for little people). We spend lots of time making up and recording stories too.(Reposted by larkswindow from Cascadia TLA Online ) Do you find this valuable? |
