Good Morning Coffin Community,
This is Mr. Ciembroniewicz and I’d like your
attention for one minute on this snowy Monday morning as I share a few thoughts
with you.
This weekend I went with my wife and children to
the Portland Museum of art to view “Weatherbeaten”, a collection of
work from Maine artist, Winslow Homer (BTW – my favorite artist ever!).
Winslow Homer lived on the coast in Scarborough and many of his paintings
are filled with crashing waves and foamy seas. He understood what’s known
as the “force of place” and practiced what has been called
“downward travel” – getting to know where you are, better, and who
you are, more deeply. Maine was a magical place for Winslow Homer as it
is for those of us who choose to live here.
Maine is a peaceful part of our United States.
Not too many folks living here and in many ways simpler and safer than
much of our country. True, it’s not always the most exciting place, but
isn’t it wonderful being able to walk outside and enjoy the trees, the wildlife,
and the caring people who we know and who surround us? I think so and I
know Winslow Homer thought so, too.
On this snowy Monday (and yes, let’s leave the
snowballs on the ground…), let’s practice some “downward travel”.
Let’s be thankful for who we are and where we are. Safe and
surrounded by people who know us and who love us.
As always, it makes me proud to see all the joy
and enthusiasm that each of you bring to Coffin Elementary School. As Baxter Bear would say, be kind, be gentle,
be safe – and, do good work.
Thanks for listening and have a great week.
