Faces

So, it has been a long and busy week.  I have been thinking about faces.  Faces in general and some specific faces.  Those who work with me know that I was brought to tears on Wednesday night when one young man presented his third grade animal project.  As always, I know the face and I know the story behind the face.  I know what a huge triumph that moment was for that young man, for his family, and for his entire school community.

Tonight, I had the pleasure of staying late again.  I got to hear the 4th and 5th grade Band and Chorus perform.  I saw all of those beautiful faces.....and again, there is a story behind them all.  But when the young boy played the solo, I thought my heart would stop.

Driving down Route 12, I continued to think about all the faces that I have come to know and love over the past five years.  Faces I would never have met if I did not see a small ad for an administrative opening in Claremont five years ago.  My friend Cory tells me that she thinks blogging is bringing out the poetic side of me.  Perhaps that is so.  I think that it is the beloved faces that started me thinking about blogging that is bringing out that side of me.

I arrived home to find another beloved face.  Baby Mana at bath time.  I am looking at that beautiful face and that posed fist.  I am imagining what she is thinking:  "Louis, I don't care if they do call you the king.  Just remember, I am the BOSS!"  

To all of you who are among my beloved faces..........thank you for being there.