tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69216921338924196252024-03-06T00:43:37.545-06:00J. Shimon & J. LindemannIrregular updates on our Projectsjohniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-29605395833331058132016-07-07T16:25:00.002-05:002016-07-07T16:25:10.831-05:00#56<span dir="ltr">with Julie in mind. In February, I played an organ
recital at Union Congregational Church in Waupun where I waived my usual
fee. Instead, the congregation took a free-will offering that
went to the United Church of Christ (UCC) camps for kids (one in Green
Lake, the other at Moon Beach in northern WI). They collected around
$500, I think.</span>johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-68805645817872563222016-05-01T08:31:00.002-05:002016-05-01T08:31:08.919-05:00#55<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Photo supplies fund donations.</div>
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Anonymously dropped May Baskets.</div>
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I have attached a couple pictures of my students so you can see.
They always ask me if I like being a teacher and I say "I don't like
being <i>a</i> teacher but I like being <i>your </i>teacher" haha, they
love it. There is so much work to be done in public education and I am
glad I am contributing at least with my grain of sand. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2016 E2 Music Maker Exhibits</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">through the use of integrated arts
forms encouraging thought about listening, compassion, and the creative spirit!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dedicated
to the memory of Julie Lindemann,</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Professor of Art, Lawrence University, whose
incomparable kindness still nourishes so many.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Come, Listen, and let your Inner
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Each year in
Performing Arts we do what we call Music Maker Exhibits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are interactive stations where parents
and friends come to learn about some aspect of Performing Arts class through
the unique perspectives of the individuals in our E2 classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This gives the students an opportunity to
process the subject matter deeply over time and collaborate with others to
create joyful and engaging lessons for all of us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This year we
raised the bar even higher with the charge to create themes of kindness,
expressed through integrated art forms within an interactive exhibit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are hard and complex connections to make,
and yet, when the students went through the process of creating these exhibits,
more and more was revealed about how naturally art forms and kindness
connect.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each student group has a unique
take on this project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have all
overcome obstacles, stretched themselves, experienced the joys and frustration
of collaboration, and, finally, succeeded in creating compelling presentations!</span></div>
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have worked hard, so we invite you to approach each unique exhibit with wonder
and a hunger for exploration!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will encounter charitable organizations, sound
and emotion, Deep Listening, acting exercises, instrument lessons, how to
compose your heart’s tune, coming together in rhythm, using your talents to
serve others, a 6<sup>th</sup> grade music video and much more!!</span></div>
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johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-16445737418991499502016-01-22T15:12:00.000-06:002016-01-22T15:12:05.581-06:00#51did another project in Milwaukee when a friend of my son appealed
for a used back pack via facebook. A new back pack was arranged filled
with school supplies. If there is money enough, I will continue with
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<span class=""> today was amazing. My student was so excited, he was
just beaming. It was the most awesome moment. I wish I could have video
taped the whole thing for you. He tried on the back pack and adjusted
the straps, let me help him figure it all out, and he just said smiling,
how it fit perfectly. He loved it. I asked him if he told his family
and he said he did right after the day I talked to him. You really made
this happen. I honestly cannot thank you enough. It was such a great
moment. Thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart.</span>
johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-6417759573432676052016-01-21T15:48:00.005-06:002016-01-21T15:48:58.152-06:00#50In honor of Julie, the donated funds were used to purchase winter
clothing for a family that is experiencing homelessness. Four of the
seven siblings currently attend Lake View, and all four were in need of
boots, snow pants, hats, and mittens. The ability
to easily and quickly help this family (with these readily accessible
funds) was so, so helpful.
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I took the Target gift card given to me at work last week for purposes of buying myself a Thanksgiving turkey ((who the hell buys Thanksgiving turkeys at Target??)) and donated it to the toy drive for kids in local hospitals. Now sick kids can buy shoddy but stylish home furnishings and lightsabers!! johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-73216575185737527952015-12-03T19:02:00.004-06:002015-12-03T19:02:54.922-06:00#43<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After shooting the video for "Enseña Ecuador" I decided to become part of a project called "Arteducarte" and teach art classes on Tuesdays at a public school (tomorrow is my third class but in the last two we have already worked a lot). I have two 6th grade classes and right now we are working on a photography project in collaboration with their Language class. The students will be making photo sequences to tell a story (inpired in the work of Duane Michals). They have already created their story boards and tomorrow they will be photographing... I'm seriously nervous about the potential disaster this can be (keeping track of them running around the school). I will keep sharing photos of my wonderful students and their wonderful projects. For now, all I can say is thank you J&J for being incredible mentors. The only way I can do justice to all that you have done for me is by sharing what you have taught me. Love you! johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-72251767968014171862015-12-03T18:58:00.002-06:002015-12-03T18:58:23.109-06:00#42Julie's Kindness Project (Part 1)<br /><br />I produced, shot and edited a video for "Enseña Ecuador" (the Teach for All chapter in Ecuador) with the collaboration of my dear cousin who helped me with the second camera and the editing, and the help of two friends who recorded the track and mastered the audio. We made this video almost pro-bono (our travel and food expenses were covered). Since the chapter is relatively new (two years), Enseña Ecuador is an organization with limited budgets. The experience shooting this video was amazing, throughout the entire project I was reminded of J&J (especially when one of the hard drives broke and we lost all the footage, ugh how many times you guys told me to have backups...lesson learned, promise!) I was moved by all the stories, especially of those who teach. This experience inspired the Part 2 of Mari's Julie's Kindness Project. johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-91452232636792984862015-12-03T18:57:00.003-06:002015-12-03T18:57:40.616-06:00#41The Julie Project- helped raise money to help this artist get well. johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-18153497793405542772015-12-03T18:57:00.000-06:002015-12-03T18:57:08.928-06:00#40Today I reflect on what it means to lead my non-profit organization Grow It Forward, and how, by our mission, I personally work to connect community and pay it forward. I believe it is an inherent attribute, and it is my responsibility to share gifts of time, treasure, and talent with the world around me...and perhaps to inspire others to become self-aware of the world around them.<br /><br />This morning I shared a simple gesture of compassion. I had went out for breakfast with my parents at a local restaurant. The waitress sat us down and took our drink order and scuttled away. At the table across the aisle, I could see an elderly man, by himself, finishing up his meal. I watched him place his hands upon the table and trying to leverage himself to stand. But the table, not quite sturdy enough, kept tilting and his plate and other items on the table were close to slipping off the table. I quickly stood up and went to the man's side and asked if he'd like help getting up. He asked if I could hold the table down; however, he still seemed quite weak to stand. So I placed my arm under his and helped him rise. I then grabbed his walker and asked if he wanted help with his coat. He quietly said "Thank you, I have Parkinson's" and then went on his way.<br /><br />I honor those mentor/teachers before and among me, who have helped guide me to be a kinder and more compassionate being. johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-32353415661601658302015-12-03T18:56:00.001-06:002015-12-03T18:56:27.388-06:00#39<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have been seeing a few of these, thanks! Hoping to set up a special fund soon to pay for photo supplies for students, as they're getting too $$$.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-47787808230524652982015-12-03T18:53:00.002-06:002015-12-03T18:53:43.478-06:00#37I took a group of students to Chicago to visit the Art Institute and the SOFA show. Three students were full scholarships based on need--a part of the Julie Kindness Project. A good time was had by all. Thank you Julie.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-40831354181106806402015-12-03T18:51:00.002-06:002015-12-03T18:51:56.908-06:00#36<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's one to get to today! Know many folks who were helped out by food pantries!johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-9798097335881162782015-12-03T18:50:00.001-06:002015-12-03T18:50:19.219-06:00#35<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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had a fantastic time at the Chazen Museum of Art. I saw a Picasso, Salvador Dali and many more amazing works of art. Nothing was as moving as turning the corner and seeing a Shimon Lindemann.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-38399566520807141622015-12-03T18:48:00.004-06:002015-12-03T18:48:54.517-06:00#34<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hollywood Autopsy at Merlyn's.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-17555802445016598282015-12-03T18:47:00.002-06:002015-12-03T18:47:49.369-06:00#33<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#juliememorial energy found its way to sisters at Silver Lake.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6921692133892419625.post-3836588646280135262015-12-03T18:45:00.001-06:002015-12-03T18:45:39.238-06:00#32<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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ulie's Kindness Project Part 1and 2: I gave these struggling street musicians $50 each in honor of my dear friend Julie ShimonLindemann.johniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08077684126848079122noreply@blogger.com0