Home.

Made it home safe and sound. In the process of recovering from another totally unique, amazing experience at CKU-A. My people were awesome. Hard workers, calm, kind, enthusiastic, risk-taking, & seemed to be enjoying themselves in the mellow atmosphere of my classroom. Loved the chance to hang out with you guys & just play.


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  1. Keeley Tillotson says…
    04/02/2006

    Just checked my e-mail and found your newsletter- LOVE IT!

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  2. vegasandvenice says…
    04/02/2006

    Welcome Home! So glad your back and that you had a wonderful time! I look forward to hearing some of the stories and getting to see some of the pics (maybe?)!

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  3. Bonnie K says…
    04/02/2006

    so glad u made it home safe Ali. Wish I could have beeen there.

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  4. Sara Mangan says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad you made it home safe, Ali. Your class was the absolute best!! Even thought I am totally exhausted my mind is still reeling from the whole experience. Thanks.

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  5. Jane says…
    04/02/2006

    Thanks again Ali for the best learning experience ever! I absolutely loved your mellow classroom & your comfortable teaching style. I think I could listen to you for 10 days straight! Loved the music too : )

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  6. Jenn says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad your home safely and that you had a great time!
    cheers
    jenn

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  7. andreawiebe says…
    04/02/2006

    welcome home...sounds like you have a great time!

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  8. Nichole Black says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad you made it home OK! I had a "manifesto" moment on the way home today. We got stuck in a bad storm with tornadoes close by. We pulled into a gas station with a bunch of other people to wait it out, but it was pretty scary. When it was over, my first thought was, "Almost got blown away by a tornado, but we didn't. IT IS OK!" LOL
    Loved the class and can't wait to finish my album. Thanks so much!
    Nichole

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  9. Brek says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad you made it home safe and sound. So wish that any of the CKUs would fit into my schedule this year. Hopefully by the time I get to go you'll still be teaching! :)
    Brek

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  10. miho says…
    04/02/2006

    Thank you for teaching us at chicago. there were my best days i spent. You're so great.
    When I came home,my hubby almost cried.Because I left 3 kids under 6 at home.
    I'm glad to hear you came home safely. I think we need to rest little bit.
    Take care!!

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  11. Jenn N says…
    04/02/2006

    And we loved hanging out with you Ali. This was an absolutely awesome past few days being at CKU-A and you were such a huge part of what made it sooooo good.
    Thanks Ali!

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  12. Kristin Palmer says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad you made it home safe. It was a great weekend! Thank you so much.

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  13. ~michelle~ says…
    04/02/2006

    So envious of your CKU students! I've taken two 3 hour classes with you and have always enjoyed myself and come away with awesome projects and wonderfully fresh perspectives and appreciations. One of these days I'll get there!
    Cheers!

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  14. Michelle Isaac says…
    04/02/2006

    Thank you for such a wonderful/great time in Chicago!! You were a pleasure to be with and learn from. Glad you made it home safe & sound!!

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  15. Becky Roberts says…
    04/02/2006

    Thanks so much for the awesome experience! I so loved your class and your perspective!!! Spent 2 1/2 hrs on the phone with my sister trying to describe the whole experience and must have said "way cool" a few too many times because she asked me if that was Ali-speak. Glad you're home safe and sound. :-)

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  16. rani says…
    04/02/2006

    I wish I was there!!! One day I'll make it to one of your classes! In the mean time I just purchased a hat from your cafe press store-just waitiing for it to arrive!!!!!

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  17. Maria says…
    04/02/2006

    Glad you made it home safe and sound. CKU-A Chicago was the absolute best, and you are my new hero! I'm a firm believer in fate, and I do believe that I was put in your track because I so needed that calm, mellow experience. (yeah, yeah, I know I picked it, but I picked it not really knowing what I was doing, just knowing I loved the concept of A Week In The Life). I feel relaxed, rejuvinated, and ready to face my classroom (I'm a teacher) today. And I have a new philosphy. I do believe your manifesto has changed my life. Thank you!
    Maria

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  18. Amanda says…
    04/03/2006

    Thank you for an amazing experience! I can't wait to finish my album.

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  19. Mary Rogers says…
    04/03/2006

    Okay - so I miss you already!! Completely loved everything about your track Ali, just wish we could have spent more time with you.
    Trying to recover myself.....had a nap taking mellow birthday. Hayden was so excited to see me, but Madison was mad that I had left.
    Have a great day catching up with Simon and Chris.
    Thanks again Ali!
    ~Mary

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  20. Robyn Meierotto says…
    04/03/2006

    Ali, you are so awsome... I loved being able to take your track among all the craziness we had going on. I've never met anyone who made me think about my life like you. I'm seeing everything differently now (& feeling much more relaxed!). We all had a great time in Chicago...can't wait to see you again at Reminisce Friday. have a great day. Robyn

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  21. Amy Igou says…
    04/03/2006

    Ali -- Thank you for the wonderful experience at CKU. I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks for helping me get out of my comfort zone tell the stories of everyday life. I've been in a rut of showing the big events, but not the little details. Can't wait to finish the last couple of days in the album.

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  22. ArtsyMama says…
    04/04/2006

    Glad you're home:) Sounds like you had a blast. Can't wait to hear all about it!!

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  23. Ann(i)e says…
    04/04/2006

    You are so brave and honest and candid about your family....I've said it before and I'll say it again....it is SO INSPIRING!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. Shelley Haganman says…
    04/05/2006

    I had a great time in your class at CKU. LOVE my album and the process/construction of your pages. It made me really take a look at sliver of my life that I usually just write off as boring and made me see the everyday joys! We were the crazy Reminisce girls that scrapped at the CKU store table. We enjoyed all the fun of CKU. I hope to come visit you when you are at Reminisce. I am a single mom of three and this is my weekend with my children so no classes for me.I hope to come pop in for a quick hello and would love to introduce you to my son Jordan who has autism. Keep spreading the word about life artistry (which I am sooooooooooooo excited about) and Autism (which we live with every day!) Shelley Haganman

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