Grateful Dead

Would love to hear some stories.

Those are some beutiful pictures , your wife does wonderfull work !! And the Rocky Mntns , wow man it`s been so long since i`ve been out that way i almost forgot what it looks like . Thank you !!

the drumming story!

Wow! There was a long time where I thought I was the only school administrator who was a "deadhead". The best thing is the attitude you bring to the job that creates a culture unlike any you will find in school system! I run a charter school and answer only to my board Your guy may have mandates and orders from on high - it a livin, we all gotta eat - don't fault him for that. Oh - yeah the whole point - I was able to secure a grant that allows our students to drum in the morning (we were able to purchase 150 different kinds of hand drums). Drumming for wellness is what we call it. t's voluntary, but there are few who do not participate. We have K-12 in one building and what an awesome sight - and sound to watch and hear those kids play every morning. They start the day smiling! As for the rousing Bertha every morning - many don't get it - I also teach a literary theory class and pass out "poems" by Robert Hunter for them to analyze and have yet to have a student say, "hey this is a dead song." While I think it would be great - it's something they have to come to on their own ( my son is 18 and I took him to Buffalo and Rothbury - Have a true convert - awesome!). Not many out there who really live for the music instead of the party (not that the party ins't great - but make the show ya know). There's a reason only 1% of the poulation get it! To tell you the truth, i'm glad it isn't more and even happier that I am one of 1%!! Truly, WEIR EVERYWHERE!!!

My family and I recently had some adventures in Rocky Mountian National Park. I couldn't figure out how to post the videos here, but here are the links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlNLEKVRBTg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmbjaiWh6BI The first one is of my kids at 12000ft with some elk. The second is one of many waterfalls on the way up.

it's been 14 years.....and hurts just as bad. wonder what kinda custom jobs alembic does for heaven?

the 9 of august 1995 was the sadest day i could imagine.a friend came buy and said "hey man,the GD...."....".....are coming to prague?"i asked and the answer was not at all what i expected.HAVE A GRATE PEACEFUL TIME WHILE JAMMIN WITH MOZART,RON,JANIS....

I suppose a rousing version of 'Good Morning Little Schoolgirl' at the start of every day might be considered inappropriate!

Opening the morning classes, I'd fade in with a kick-ass version of Bertha. At the closing bell I'd do an 8 beat BIODTL. Best wishes for a successful school year for you and your students, Caroline.

this is why i need you in my life- i would never have thought of that! it might revolutionize mornings... we'll have announcements, do the pledge, have 30 seconds of silence... then we can twirl!!! yeah!!! caroline