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A to Z of Thankful Me: E

A to Z Challenge, Day 5: E 


E is for Education.  Pay attention in school.

And then, Oh be wise! Do not be a fool.

My mom in front of her elementary school.


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Thanks for teachers and education.

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  1. Enlightening experience all over! Sign of Evolution too. You're never done learning I believe.

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    1. You are so clever in your comments! You should join the A to Z challenge next time!

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  2. Education is the link to the past, present, and future.

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  3. What a cute school, with the bell and everything'
    And after graduation, keep learning! Through our lives, we're out of school way longer than in, and have the opportunity to learn whatever we want. As I know you do. :)

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    1. Education is much more than formal schooling, that's for sure!

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  4. Education is really great. Paying back student loans. . . not so much. ;)

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    1. True, but education is one of the few things worth going into debt for.

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  5. ...a college? yow.... how many students? still in operation?

    (actually pretty cool, being that small: 'Class today we study American History.... who has the textbook?'... lol a little education humor)

    being comfortable learning and acquiring (an) education is good, getting enjoyment from the very process is excellent.

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    1. I don't know why it is called "College." It was my mom's elementary school. It is still in operation. I don't know how many students there were, nor do I know how many there are now.
      I agree that learning should be fun, even when it takes effort.

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  6. Looks like the building is well-perserved. As well as mom??? Education takes place EVERYWHERE!

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  7. I was with Clark... maybe College is a regionalism for the district or something? I miss school... I wish it wasnt so expensive I would go back again.

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    1. I should ask my mom and see if she knows. I imagine you are right.

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  8. What a wonderful picture! A good teacher is the best thing any of us can ever have.

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  9. Such a cute little school! Love that it's still in operation.

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