Seeing the World Anew

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The 2017 eclipse was a powerful reminder to take time to see the wonder that exists in the world. As an artist, I attempt to transform everyday perceptions. As a teacher, I work to infuse a sense of wonder and exploration into classroom pedagogy so that students might become addicted to lifelong learning.  These are often cerebral acts. Yesterday, however, as the shadow of the moon fell across my front yard I found my inner child running around snapping photos of shapes and forms that I have never seen. I wasn't thinking about what to create. Rather, I was responding to what nature was creating. What a gift and what a privilege it was to take time to enjoy this miraculous event.