Leaping Lessons

I was thinking the other day about my jumping Jumbo prowess. I can jump real high, and that – is cool. The thing is, I’ve tried running and jumping stam azioy, and I can’t jump that high.
 
Not without that bar set.
 
If the bar is there,
I’m flying,
I can focus myself,
see my [...]

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I Did It Again!!!

I was back in camp tonight, only better.
My 10th grade students had a Shabbaton. I did not attend.
I decided to be a nice dedicated teacher, and showed up to the Melava Malka.
I stood on the side at first, watching my students sing songs, put on song dances, and eat.
Then the athletics started: Relay races, potato [...]

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Jumbo Ego

We had Baliboo day in camp.
 
Some staff members thought it would be fun if we organized a few games ourselves.
 
It was fun.
 
I participated in Jumbo. And I won. The rope was above my waist, and I’m extremely high-waisted and not short.
 
I’m still on a high.
 
I’m still reveling in the glory.
 
I am so proud [...]

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