tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.comments2023-04-15T02:38:33.188-07:00Teaching Will: The Shakespeare ClubMel Ryanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-30221329773385421582019-09-02T10:07:28.514-07:002019-09-02T10:07:28.514-07:00I just read your book! I loved it, and it was very...I just read your book! I loved it, and it was very helpful. I am a freshman, and putting together A Midsummer Night's Dream with friends (aged 4 to 16). I can't wait to use what I've learned in your book to pull it off. Your blog is also very inspiring. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-50488875476492699432015-01-11T13:58:56.323-08:002015-01-11T13:58:56.323-08:00Love this, Mel. And thanks. Love this, Mel. And thanks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143183784914855120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-3011321469377158672013-12-20T12:19:40.608-08:002013-12-20T12:19:40.608-08:00Mel, glad you did hang in there. I've been a f...Mel, glad you did hang in there. I've been a fan of your Shakespeare stories since I first heard them. I still love that student's response to your synopsis of one Shakespeare story, "Is there kissing?" Can't wait until the book comes out! Sharing the same sky, DorothyDorothy Randall Grayhttp://www.dorothyrandall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-69512827266090753812012-06-27T21:30:22.340-07:002012-06-27T21:30:22.340-07:00And I've gained so much. Thank you for reading...And I've gained so much. Thank you for reading, Melissa.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-1982253678624019072012-06-27T18:02:55.601-07:002012-06-27T18:02:55.601-07:00Oh wow! Enjoy your travels. You've contributed...Oh wow! Enjoy your travels. You've contributed so much.Melissa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761908203021606003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-78782827603288076382012-06-12T15:00:25.785-07:002012-06-12T15:00:25.785-07:00I'm happy to read of Rachel's success, sta...I'm happy to read of Rachel's success, standing near your inspiring spirit, Mel. It's wonderful that the program continues and thrives. You can be proud. Hugs, Anne W.Anne W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-91941256537715771022012-03-01T15:34:04.157-08:002012-03-01T15:34:04.157-08:00Thank you so much for sharing that and for the kin...Thank you so much for sharing that and for the kind comments. One iambic verse at a time...winning them over. Carry on!Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-26219303103138896102012-02-28T17:11:26.285-08:002012-02-28T17:11:26.285-08:00AWESOME! What an exciting time - sharing how cool...AWESOME! What an exciting time - sharing how cool the Bard is/was...<br />I teach a multi-age class of elementary students, and year after year the kids return (older, wiser, and reminiscent) and they want to talk about, "... are you still doing Shakespeare? What play are you doing this year?" <br />Love your blog ~ I always come away motivated or smiling :)<br />Thanks!Tom Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092946414802126643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-81807703711748157272012-01-10T13:38:46.630-08:002012-01-10T13:38:46.630-08:00Over and over wrought, to be sure. I like it when ...Over and over wrought, to be sure. I like it when friends are courageous. I like it when friends don't support our weak side but remind us of our strong side.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-56949165535374698892012-01-10T13:35:37.544-08:002012-01-10T13:35:37.544-08:00Everybody should have the clear-eyed-sage-on-the-s...Everybody should have the clear-eyed-sage-on-the-shoulder that Eunice obviously is for you. We temperamental types get sooooo over-wrought!Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-32655179151301816982012-01-10T12:37:34.560-08:002012-01-10T12:37:34.560-08:00I know! YODA-like.I know! YODA-like.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-2265217787814565282012-01-10T12:11:05.616-08:002012-01-10T12:11:05.616-08:00Great photo of Eunice, one of the wisest women I k...Great photo of Eunice, one of the wisest women I know. Not only is she wise, but she can transfer her wisdom in clear, succinct language. We are fortunate to know her. She's spot-on here.Anne W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-68548520508296222692011-12-20T21:31:57.618-08:002011-12-20T21:31:57.618-08:00Wow...I so appreciate those words. You made my Chr...Wow...I so appreciate those words. You made my Christmas.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-35407047906775690422011-12-20T20:55:50.015-08:002011-12-20T20:55:50.015-08:00I hear you, Mel. "I just assumed that a volun...I hear you, Mel. "I just assumed that a volunteer with goodwill, energy and positive results would accrue full support." Sometimes I think it's these volunteers that others hate the most. I don't understand it. I've never understood it. Many have been where you are. Some leave the situation. Some stay until their hearts are trampled and their spirits destroyed. Out is better. Know this: You have made a positive difference in these children's lives. Some will pay it forward. Many will remember you with thanks all their lives. You are a Warrior Woman for the ages.Anne Walradtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-78254673687046007832011-12-06T16:55:35.261-08:002011-12-06T16:55:35.261-08:00'Twas a hard decision, to be sure. Always upda...'Twas a hard decision, to be sure. Always updating.<br /><br />Have a Merry, Merry and a creative 2012!Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-59953350331376085272011-12-06T11:41:49.783-08:002011-12-06T11:41:49.783-08:00I hate that you are leaving Shakespeare Club even ...I hate that you are leaving Shakespeare Club even though you are leaving it in good hands. But I'm happy that you have to travel and have to do some writing projects. Surely you will keep us updated on a blog?<br />Hugs.<br />Well done, Mel. Well done.Anne Walradtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-84283488840201658762011-11-22T14:40:23.795-08:002011-11-22T14:40:23.795-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, my friend and reader!Happy Thanksgiving, my friend and reader!Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-73531647803384308012011-11-22T13:26:21.657-08:002011-11-22T13:26:21.657-08:00"Carina is a walking pep rally..." Grea..."Carina is a walking pep rally..." Great line--as good as it gets. :) I love this blog.Anne W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-57598144639230637452011-11-01T13:38:59.193-07:002011-11-01T13:38:59.193-07:00And they rock...thanks for watching!And they rock...thanks for watching!Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-39700766817544325832011-11-01T13:34:02.520-07:002011-11-01T13:34:02.520-07:00What a wonderful time they are having! I love wat...What a wonderful time they are having! I love watching them. You rock, Mel.Anne W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-90604319441006631042011-09-13T10:54:27.866-07:002011-09-13T10:54:27.866-07:00Sweet. And it was.Sweet. And it was.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-39369300999643709202011-09-13T09:55:30.377-07:002011-09-13T09:55:30.377-07:00The Bard at Ms Ryane's place! Some kids have a...The Bard at Ms Ryane's place! Some kids have all the luck!!!Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-77901904803809635932011-07-22T09:01:11.534-07:002011-07-22T09:01:11.534-07:00Unfortunately, for me he was the absolute highligh...Unfortunately, for me he was the absolute highlight; I didn't care much for the production.Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-60524089875936636652011-07-19T10:29:59.090-07:002011-07-19T10:29:59.090-07:00I thoroughly enjoyed Brian Bedford's performan...I thoroughly enjoyed Brian Bedford's performance as Lady Bracknell a few weeks ago, probably even more than usual since I am now of an age to play her myself. Once, long ago, I played Gwendolyn with Lady Bracknell and Cecily and Earnest... In fact it was Cecily who insisted we go to Broadway for the current show. Brian/Lady B. had an edge that many don't because his voice range was so great--and he used it so well. Yes, I would say he owned it. :) You are right. Owning it is the key.Anne W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4980099498802806968.post-5057281742791153142011-06-27T15:03:53.545-07:002011-06-27T15:03:53.545-07:00You can have them again. Double dog dare ya!You can have them again. Double dog dare ya!Mel Ryanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010321179422448635noreply@blogger.com