By now, you have all experienced a taste of the new school year, engaged with returning and new students, reconnected with colleagues and introduced yourselves to new educators and staff. In recognition of new beginnings and the rekindling of friendships, this week’s goal is to post photos of ways in which you express love for those you care about. Before posting your photos and I imagine you have plenty of examples, please use the following information as guidance. Make sure your photos can be viewed by the general public without hesitation. In other words, only consider posting photos that would make your grandmother, parent or fifth grade teacher proud.
To get this week going, and yes, I realize it is now Tuesday, I want to share a few stories and photos which symbolize the expression of love for me. These first two photos were taken
during my family’s recent trip through France. While in Paris, a must do is to jot the names of your loved ones on a lock, add the lock to a bridge over the Seine River and throw away the keys. The second photo was taken while my daughter and husband patiently waited to learn which track the last train on our journey would depart from and symbolizes how meaningful the trip was for us. Determined to have the ultimate adventure, we traveled with backpacks and a tent and spent several nights in close quarters in a variety of unusual campgrounds. We were incredibly proud of our ability to negotiate travel in foreign country while successfully dealing with language and cultural barriers and many sleep deprived nights.
The next photo represents one of many sections of the Vimy monument, a white marble sculpture constructed in memory of the 11,285 Canadian soldiers killed in France during World War I who have no known graves. To honor the Canadians for all they did to liberate France from the German occupation, the French government ceded Vimy Ridge and the land surrounding it to Canada in perpetuity. For me, visiting this monument and learning more about how it came to be is a powerful example of love and gratitude between two countries. from one country to another. 
The last photo was taken while visiting with my 98 year old father, my sister, my niece and her new baby this past weekend in New Castle, PA. Because my great nephew looks so much like his great grandfather, the family decided to purchase a cap for the baby and then shot multiple photos of the four generations wearing a variety of my father’s caps. It was an afternoon filled with hilarity and love. Lastly, Gillian and I were introduced to a short video we thought you might enjoy viewing if you have not already had the opportunity you tube look up . 
We look forward to seeing all your great posts.
See you on the PATH ahead.