Often the best part of my kids’ day is taking the school bus! Having grown up taking the bus to school myself, I seem to only remember the bumps, smells, and loudness of the bus ride.
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You've made a lot of Jewish friends in Farbrook.INSIDE: Thank your school bus driver with these fun and free printable bus driver appreciation cards. When she finished blowing she said, "I know what it is. "You can say it, but I'll never believe it. "I knew you were a Jewish girl at heart! I always knew it!" Grandma took out a lace hanky and dabbed her eyes. I think the cab driver thought we were crazy. "My Margaret!" Grandma threw her arms around me. I'm saying I'd like to go to temple and see what it's all about." "What are you saying? Are you saying you want to be Jewish?" She held her breath. I never knew anyone could open her eyes so wide. So I asked her, "Can I go to temple with you sometime?" She was the perfect person to help me start my project. In the cab, on the way back to the bus terminal, I thought about Grandma being Jewish. It was freezing cold and she was wearing a summer dress. Once I saw a model having her picture taken by the fountain. I love it more than the concerts themselves. I love that fountain in the middle of Lincoln Center. During intermission Grandma and I walked around outside. I sat very still and paid attention to the music. I didn't fidget like when I was a little kid. I didn't know whether to believe her or not so I believed her. "Much older," Grandma said, between sips of her coffee. "Well, how do you think it makes me look?" During my chocolate parfait I whispered, "I'm wearing a bra. We went to lunch at a restaurant near Lincoln Center. I read that if you brush it good it can grow up to an inch a month. Grandma always has something nice to say to me. When we were out of the bus terminal Grandma said, "You look beautiful, Margaret. Grandma's hair color changes about once a month. She was wearing a green suit and had on lots of green eyeshadow to match. I found grandma right where she was supposed to be. I made a face at her and looked the other way. "Don't worry, lady," the bus driver told my mother. "I know, I know." We'd been over it three dozen times but when the bus came my mother got out of the car and shouted to the bus driver. Grandma will meet you at the information desk." And when you get there ask a lady to show you the way downstairs. If the bus isn't air-conditioned open your window. Either sit alone or pick out a nice lady. "Listen, Margaret-don't sit next to any men. It was my first time going alone and my mother was nervous. The following Saturday morning my mother drove me to the highway to get the New York bus. That was meaningful, wasn't it? I'd have to think about it. If I could figure out which religion to be I'd know if I wanted to join the Y or the Jewish Community Center. Or could I? I mean, not about God exactly-I could never tell Mr. I mean, I couldn't very well come up with a year-long study about bras and what goes in them. I thought a lot about it, but I didn't know anything meaningful that I was willing to share with Mr. He said by the end of next week we should all know our topic and start in on our notes. He told us not to wait until the last minute and think we could whip something up then. Benedict reminded us of our individual projects again. "Good morning, class," he said without clearing his throat. Benedict didn't say anything about our names not being on the test papers. Every paper was marked and had the proper name on it. On Friday morning when we walked into our room, there was a test paper on everyone's desk. Why do they wait until sixth grade when you already know everything! "Certain very private subjects just for girls." That was all she said but I got the idea. Then Miss Abbott told us since we were in sixth grade and very grown up, there were certain subjects we would cover during the school year. Janie and I looked at each other and giggled. She must have been at least six feet tall.
With that Miss Abbott stood up and took some deep breaths. "No matter how tall you are you must never slouch, because height is such a blessing. After we lined up Miss Abbott talked about posture and how important it is to stand up straight. The girls were left with the gym teacher, Miss Abbott, who told us to line up in order of size. Benedict reminded us of our social studies test the next day. But Nancy (that lucky!) got to sit next to Philip Leroy! Naturally, the Four PTS's were all separated.
Well, I didn't have to worry because Laura didn't look my way either. Nancy warned me that reputations were catching. I was next to Laura Danker! I was afraid to even look her way. But on the other side of me things were even worse.
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