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Wednesday
Aug062008

Majestic opticians

Greetings,

Well now, as the tropical sun sets on another day on paradise it was, "Wear a small bright star on your forehead experience."

Just to see what children, and some adults might say, out of shock, amazement and pure delight.

So, in class a girl asked, "Why are you wearing a star on your head?" Others asked the same question. Mind you it was a bit unusual.

"Well," I said, " I get up early every morning and this morning about 5 a.m. I was up and I went outside in my front yard to admire the beautiful flowers, amazing trees, say hello to Mr. Brown, the frog and see all the amazing stars in the clean black sky. One star in particular was dancing around and saw me way down below. And the star said, 'may I come down and go with you to school to meet kids and adults and have a look around Earth?'"

"Wow! Sure," I said, "that would be fantastic. Come on down and I will take care of you."

"Hmm," said the star. "Well, it sounds like I can trust you, however, I have one request. At the end of the day will you be sure and bring me back with you so, when it's dark I can return to my friends and family in the sky?"

"Yes, I will."

"Ok then," said the star. "I will spend the day with you."

The star flew down and rested on my forehead. It was a bright orange and small. Small and powerful. All day long primary and elementary students, especially my students asked about the star and I shared this story with them. 

Later in the afternoon while walking along a hallway with a young man he turned and asked," what happens to the star if you forget to go outside or fall asleep tonight?"

"Good question," I answered. " I will be sure and go outside after dark so the star can return home."

Star light, star bright...

Peace.

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