Category: Dailprompt

  • My Favorite Subject : French with Mrs. Bushby

    What was your favorite subject in school?

    By Tracy Schruder

    French Class

    My favorite subject in school was French class, and I owe that to my teacher, Mrs. Bushby, a remarkable Francophone woman who taught me not only the language but also about life. She was an exceptional educator who had overcome the challenges of polio to become an inspiring teacher.

    Mrs. Bushby was an extremely intelligent woman who seemed to know a little bit about almost everything. She taught French, as well as kindergarten through grade three, and was also our school librarian. She wore a leg brace and sometimes drove an electric scooter, but that didn’t stop her from sharing her passion for the French language with us.

    I remember our French classes as more like drama classes! We’d have to get up in front of the class with a partner or group and act out French dialogues and conversations. Mrs. Bushby would test us often and coach us on our pronunciation. It was a fun class, and you could often hear laughter coming from her classroom, which was located in the library.

    But what struck me most was the way Mrs. Bushby saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. She would smile at me and say, “Tu peux faire plus que ce que tu te permets de faire” (“You can do more than you allow yourself to do”). She even had a pet name for me, “petite mademoiselle jolie” (“little miss pretty”). I loved spending time with her, and she’d let me stay in the library during recess. We’d talk about books and how to take care of the library.

    One day, she asked if I wanted to work in the library rather than just hang out. I gladly accepted and learned the ISBN system and the Dewey Decimal System. I’d collect books from the cart and shelve them, check books in and out for students, and keep the library tidy.

    For me, French class with Mrs. Bushby was the ultimate favorite – not only did I get to learn a beautiful language, but I also got to learn from a beautiful human being who left a lasting impact on me.

    Parlez vous Français?

    Mon Cours Préféré: French avec Mme Bushby

    Par Tracy Schruder

    Mon sujet préféré à l’école était le français, et je le dois en grande partie à Mme Bushby, une Francophone exceptionnelle qui m’a enseigné non seulement la langue, mais aussi la vie. Elle était une femme remarquable qui avait surmonté les défis de la polio pour devenir une enseignante inspirante.

    Mme Bushby était une personne extrêmement intelligente, qui semblait connaître un peu de tout sur presque tout. Elle enseignait le français, mais aussi les classes de la maternelle à la troisième année, et elle était également notre bibliothécaire scolaire. Elle portait un appareil orthopédique à la jambe et conduisait parfois un scooter électrique, mais cela ne l’empêchait pas de nous transmettre sa passion pour la langue française.

    Je me souviens de nos cours de français comme d’un véritable cours de théâtre ! Nous devions nous lever devant la classe avec un partenaire ou un groupe et jouer des dialogues et des conversations en français. Mme Bushby nous testait souvent et nous coachait sur notre prononciation. C’était un cours amusant, et on pouvait souvent entendre les rires provenant de sa classe, qui se trouvait dans la bibliothèque.

    Mais ce qui m’a le plus marqué, c’est la façon dont Mme Bushby m’a vue, moi et mon potentiel. Elle me souriait toujours et me disait : “Tu peux faire plus que ce que tu te permets de faire.” Elle m’appelait même “petite mademoiselle jolie” ! J’adore passer du temps avec elle, et elle me laissait rester à la bibliothèque pendant la récréation. Nous parlions de livres et de la façon de prendre soin de la bibliothèque.

    Un jour, elle m’a demandé si je voulais travailler à la bibliothèque plutôt que de simplement y être. J’ai accepté avec joie, et j’ai appris le système ISBN et le système décimal de Dewey. Je collectionnais les livres sur le chariot et les rangeais, je les enregistrais et les sortais pour les étudiants, et je maintenais la bibliothèque propre et ordonnée.

    Pour moi, le cours de français avec Mme Bushby était le meilleur, non seulement parce que j’ai appris une belle langue, mais aussi parce que j’ai appris d’une belle personne qui m’a laissé un impact durable.

  • I See Colours Around Everything

    What’s something most people don’t know about you?

    By Tracy Schruder

    Colourful Auras

    One thing that most people don’t know about me is my ability to see auras. As a child, I would often notice a faint glow of colors surrounding people, plants, and animals. I assumed it was a normal part of everyone’s vision, it wasn’t until I grew older that I realized that this was a unique experience and not everyone saw the world in the same way. When the colors became more vivid and defined, my curiosity grew, and I began to research what I was seeing. That’s when I discovered the term “aura” and learned that I wasn’t just seeing things – I was tapping into the energy that surrounds every living being. I bought some books on the topic and did some research online.

    Books about Auras

    I learned there was a scientific explanation for this. A technique was invented by Semyon Kirlian who was a Russian electrician and amateur inventor, Kirlian discovered the effect in 1939.


    Semyon Kirlian

    Along with his wife, Valentina, Kirlian developed the technique and equipment to capture these electrical discharge images.

    Semyon Kirlian

    It’s called Kirlian photography. This technique has been used in various fields, including:

    Biofield imaging: To study the energy fields surrounding living organisms.

    Energy healing:To visualize and analyze the effects of energy healing modalities.

    Art and design: To create unique, abstract images.

    While Kirlian photography has been associated with claims of aura photography and spiritual significance, the scientific community views it primarily as a technique for visualizing electrical discharges. From my understanding I believe that it shows much more.

    What is an Aura?

    An aura is believed to be a field of energy that surrounds a person, place, or object. It’s often described as a luminous, multicolored halo or aura that reflects the individual’s spiritual, emotional, and physical state.

    Some key aspects of auras include:

    Multilayered: Auras are thought to consist of multiple layers, each corresponding to a different aspect of a person’s being, such as physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

    Dynamic: Auras are believed to be constantly changing, reflecting the individual’s thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

    Auras are thought to interact with the environment and other people’s auras, influencing the energy and atmosphere around them.

    Some people claim to be able to see or sense auras, describing different colors and patterns that correspond to various emotions, traits, and energies. That’s me, I’m some people. 

    My Aura

    As a Reiki practitioner and meditation coach, being able to see auras has been a game-changer. It allows me to pinpoint blocked chakras and sense the emotional energies my clients are experiencing, whether positive or negative. This insight enables me to tailor my practice to their specific needs, making me a more effective healer. What’s more, I’ve come to realize that everything has an aura! it’s a beautiful phenomenon that reveals the delicate web of energy that surrounds us. I firmly believe that anyone can learn to see auras with practice and dedication. One technique I’ve found particularly helpful is intense focus. Try placing a houseplant in front of a plain-colored wall and focus on it. With time and practice, you’ll be able to see the aura of the plant, and eventually, the auras of people and other objects. By developing this skill, you’ll unlock a new level of awareness and understanding of the world around you.

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  • Fascinated By Nature

    What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?

    By Tracy Schruder

    Nature Lover

    I’m not a huge fan of Television. I do watch it occasionally, if there’s a news alert or a nature program or series. I’m more of a nature movie buff. The movies that I have watched more than 5 times without a doubt and will watch them again are the BBC earth collection.

    BBC Earth DVD collection

    Also, I enjoy the National Geographic Collection.

    National Geographic collection

    Conclusion

    I enjoy watching Nature movies and programs. I found that by watching them more than once, you can always find something that you might have missed the first time around. Plus, they are wonderful programs to leave on, in the background, if you like to have background noise when taking a nap 😴.

    Thank you for reading😊🙏

    Foley Mountain
  • My Life, My Words: Taking Control of My Legacy

    You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?

    By Tracy Schruder

    Me and my grandmother Hazel

    Writing my autobiography is a project I’ve been working on since I lost my grandmother. She was my first real experience with death and loss. At the time, she was 53, and I was 21. We were incredibly close; she was my mother’s mother, and I affectionately called her “Mum” because she disliked the word “grandma.”

    After she passed away, everyone seemed uncertain about how to describe the person she was. Since she wasn’t much of a writer, there were no journals or written records to reference. Eventually, my uncle, who spoke at her wake, shared his experience with her and his understanding of who she was and what she lived for. I felt uneasy, thinking to myself about all the things he didn’t mention about her.

    My Grandmother Hazel Patients

    If I had been the one to speak, I would have included some personal details about Mum – like how she could win a card game by inciting a battle between her opponents, insisting that one of them had cheated. She loved watching her opponents fight against each other. Mum had a gift for manipulation, and even though she didn’t always win every card game, she made sure she could win by default by rallying everyone up and ending the game with her score at the highest.

    Some of my Journals

    This experience made me realize that I didn’t want my family to be uncertain about my life and legacy when my time came. So, I decided then that I would write my own autobiography, keeping a detailed account of my life through writing and journaling.

    Some pictures of me at various points in my life

    My Opening Sentence (s)

    I left a mark, not a stain. I broke the mould, no one could be the same. Unique in all my uniqueness, I did it my way! As Frank Sinatra sang it. As I lived it. 

    I hope you enjoyed my blog post!😊

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  • A Patriotic Citizen

    Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

    I am a patriotic Citizen of Canada. For me, being a patriotic citizen means standing by my country, its values, and its institutions, rather than blindly defending a particular government or leader. Political processes have and always be a part of the governance so, I don’t waste too much time on the political candidates nor are any particular politicians a reason for my patriotism. My patriotism involves, upholding the principles enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. I actively engaging in critical patriotism to promote positive change. I am always willing to stand up and join in protests pertaining to human rights and dignities. Fair and just laws and ethical standards tethered to the overall well being of our citizens is a very important issue for me. Paying Taxes has never been an issue, I’m grateful to contribute to the upkeep and maintenance of our great country.

    In conclusion,

    as a patriotic citizen of Canada, I believe that my loyalty lies with the country’s values, institutions, and principles, rather than with any particular government or leader. By upholding the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, engaging in critical patriotism, and advocating for human rights and dignities, I strive to contribute to the betterment of our nation. Paying taxes is not just a duty, but a privilege that allows me to support the upkeep and maintenance of our great country. Ultimately, my patriotism is rooted in a deep love and respect for Canada, its people, and its values, and I will continue to stand up for what I believe in, while promoting positive change and a more just society for all.