Friday, June 14, 2013

A Reunion with Marisa


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Friday, June 14, 2013

A Reunion with Marisa

What a special occasion I had today! My dear friend and former colleague Marisa met me for lunch at nearby Theo’s for sandwiches and salad. I hadn’t seen her since we left for Italy; and oh my, so many things have changed with her since then.

Marisa said there was a group crying session at the end of this past school year when she announced to her 8th grade teachers that she had been transferred to another school. She will make the best of any situation, and there are many positives in this move; but it was a shock to everyone when they first heard about it. Like her husband told her, “You may get some of your family life back with the 7-2:30 school day!” Best of luck in your new venture, Marisa.

I had fun with Marisa explaining all about Peter’s and my year in lovely Italy, too. She particularly liked the part about the 6 different week’-long field trips and our Sunday Suppers. I won’t be surprised if we start up something like Sunday Suppers when we move to Decatur. We miss them sooooo much! Peter found a Slow Food Announcement and we signed up for a pot luck dinner in Decatur for June 23rd that has “Sunday Supper” written all over it!

Let’s get together again soon, Marisa. I sure have missed those 3-4 hour lunches with you solving the world’s problems!!!

A presto! See you again soon!

Colleen

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