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Excavating Billy Bones
Posted on Mon, Nov. 02, 2009
Billly Bones?
By Jim Reynolds
Special to the Record
“There’s a little bit of magic in everything and then some loss to even things out.” - Lou Reed
SOUTH EGREMONT–To many children, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays. When I think back on all my Halloween experiences growing up, one particular year stands out in my memory; not for a certain costume I chose or any large quantity of candy I acquired, but because of a great teacher, a special moment she created, and a set of circumstances beyond my control.
In the mid-seventies, I attended second grade in the small one-room school house in the center of South Egremont. My teacher, Mrs. Kelley, worked diligently to create high-interest activities for her students, which kept us engaged and made the process of learning to read and write an enjoyable experience. She was an innovative and creative teacher who not only fostered my imagination, but also imbued in me a sense of wonderment at a very impressionable age. us all far too early in life.......for the full story pick up this week’s Berkshire Record at a newsstand or subscribe by calling 413-528-5380 ext. 29. Support your local newspaper, the community's watch dog. Subscribe by calling 413-528-5380 ext. 29.
Special to the Record
“There’s a little bit of magic in everything and then some loss to even things out.” - Lou Reed
SOUTH EGREMONT–To many children, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays. When I think back on all my Halloween experiences growing up, one particular year stands out in my memory; not for a certain costume I chose or any large quantity of candy I acquired, but because of a great teacher, a special moment she created, and a set of circumstances beyond my control.
In the mid-seventies, I attended second grade in the small one-room school house in the center of South Egremont. My teacher, Mrs. Kelley, worked diligently to create high-interest activities for her students, which kept us engaged and made the process of learning to read and write an enjoyable experience. She was an innovative and creative teacher who not only fostered my imagination, but also imbued in me a sense of wonderment at a very impressionable age. us all far too early in life.......for the full story pick up this week’s Berkshire Record at a newsstand or subscribe by calling 413-528-5380 ext. 29. Support your local newspaper, the community's watch dog. Subscribe by calling 413-528-5380 ext. 29.
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