SPLINTERS FOR JULY 2021

  1. Try concentrating on one of the five senses when retelling a childhood memory.
    1. Follow Kathleen Roxby’s example (Skates, July 30) and choose sound—the sound of the ball as it hits the racket, bat, backboard, etc. You get the idea.
    2. Or try one of the other senses: the taste of the ocean water and sea air while surfing (see “Pacific Sarabande” on July 23); smells while hiking in the woods, jungle, mountains; the feel of the air and your muscles as you bike; concentrate on sight while describing riding a swing. These are a few, you will have your own.
  2. July 30 is International Friendship Day.
    1. Are you one of the lucky ones with a lifelong friendship? What is your secret? Any other thoughts about this friend?
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SPLINTERS FOR JULY 2021

  1. Try concentrating on one of the five senses when retelling a childhood memory.
    1. Follow Kathleen Roxby’s example (Skates, July 30) and choose sound—the sound of the ball as it hits the racket, bat, backboard, etc. You get the idea.
    2. Or try one of the other senses: the taste of the ocean water and sea air while surfing (see “Pacific Sarabande” on July 23); smells while hiking in the woods, jungle, mountains; the feel of the air and your muscles as you bike; concentrate on sight while describing riding a swing. These are a few, you will have your own.
  2. July 30 is International Friendship Day.
    1. Are you one of the lucky ones with a lifelong friendship? What is your secret? Any other thoughts about this friend?
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SPLINTERS FOR JULY 2021

  1. Try concentrating on one of the five senses when retelling a childhood memory.
    1. Follow Kathleen Roxby’s example (Skates, July 30) and choose sound—the sound of the ball as it hits the racket, bat, backboard, etc. You get the idea.
    2. Or try one of the other senses: the taste of the ocean water and sea air while surfing (see “Pacific Sarabande” on July 23); smells while hiking in the woods, jungle, mountains; the feel of the air and your muscles as you bike; concentrate on sight while describing riding a swing. These are a few, you will have your own.
  2. July 30 is International Friendship Day.
    1. Are you one of the lucky ones with a lifelong friendship? What is your secret? Any other thoughts about this friend?
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SPLINTERS FOR JULY 2021

  1. Try concentrating on one of the five senses when retelling a childhood memory.
    1. Follow Kathleen Roxby’s example (Skates, July 5) and choose sound—the sound of the ball as it hits the racket, bat, backboard, etc. You get the idea.
    2. Or try one of the other senses: the taste of the ocean water and sea air while surfing (see “Pacific Sarabande” on July 19); smells while hiking in the woods, jungle, mountains; the feel of the air and your muscles as you bike; concentrate on sight while describing riding a swing. These are a few, you will have your own.
  2. July 30 is International Friendship Day.
    1. Are you one of the lucky ones with a lifelong friendship? What is your secret? Any other thoughts about this friend?
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SPLINTERS FOR JUNE 2021

  1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather.
  2. What are your favorite memories of June?
    • The end of the school year?
    • Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
    • Write an ode to June (month or name).
  3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
    • What does this event mean to you?
    • Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.
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SPLINTERS FOR JUNE 2021

  1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather.
  2. What are your favorite memories of June?
    • The end of the school year?
    • Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
    • Write an ode to June (month or name).
  3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
    • What does this event mean to you?
    • Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.
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SPLINTERS FOR JUNE 2021

  1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather.
  2. What are your favorite memories of June?
    • The end of the school year?
    • Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
    • Write an ode to June (month or name).
  3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
    • What does this event mean to you?
    • Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.
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SPLINTERS FOR JUNE 2021

  1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather.
  2. What are your favorite memories of June?
    • The end of the school year?
    • Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
    • Write an ode to June (month or name).
  3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
    • What does this event mean to you?
    • Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.
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SPLINTERS FOR JUNE 2021

  1. Write a tribute to your father or grandfather.
  2. What are your favorite memories of June?
    • The end of the school year?
    • Going to camp, the beach or other special summer place?
    • Write an ode to June (month or name).
  3. The summer solstice occurs in June.
    • What does this event mean to you?
    • Have you ever participated in solstice celebrations? What were they? Describe them.
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SPLINTERS FOR MAY 2021

  1. Go Mexican – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with:
    • Food, perhaps an ode to tamales, or other dish.’
    • Language: the language itself or the poets, actors, telenovelas
    • Ancient empires: Aztec, Toltec, Mixtec, Mayan
    • Mexico under Spanish rule: write of this history
  2. In honor of Mother’s Day
    • Write a memory of your mother, grandmother or surrogate mother.
    • Write to the mother your child will one day be, or yourself as a future mother
  3. Celebrate Spring
    • Write an ode to your favorite Spring flower.
    • What makes you think of Spring?
  4. Memorial Day
    • Perhaps write about why this day is celebrated in May.
    • Write your message to those who serve or have served in the armed services.
    • Have you a special memory of this date and a special someone to remember?
    • Imagine you are the keynote speaker on this day. What would you say?
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