Story by Johanna Hildebrand

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Just Another Day:

So I had a whole bunch of grade 1s lined up and sitting at my feet. Just as I was about to start class, one of the grade 1 girls said, "Why does it say 'Hug Me' on your shirt?" I said to her, "Well, I work for a fashion designer." A hush fell over the class. The grade 1 girl whispered, "Tell us more....."

So, what had been a rambunctious group of grade 1s turned into a quiet, barely breathing because they were so excited group of kids listening to how bamboo gets turned into clothing. Then they patiently lined up to feel the hem of my shirt.
Needless to say, that shirt is now in the wash :)

Johanna Hildebrand
Choral Conductor/ Music Teacher