FYI, the little paper guy in the photos is Flat Stanley. He's from a children's book about a boy who was flattened by a bulletin board, then has adventures around town and the world. Kids usually have to mail their Stanley to a different location. Folks take pictures of Stanley in different places, and mail back the pictures with a letter about Stanley's adventures. My Stanley is laminated and already has been to India, although he was denied entrance to the Taj Mahal 2 years ago. He's hoping to return and finally see the Taj.
This summer, I was fortunate to receive a Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad grant to travel and study in India. The purpose of Fulbright grants is for U.S. educators to increase their understanding and knowledge of people and cultures throughout the world. As an ESL teacher in Queens, NY, I am looking forward to learning more about the Indian culture, as well as breathing the air, loving the food, and practicing yoga. Follow my journey throughout India and feel free to post comments. Namaste!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Flat Stanley
FYI, the little paper guy in the photos is Flat Stanley. He's from a children's book about a boy who was flattened by a bulletin board, then has adventures around town and the world. Kids usually have to mail their Stanley to a different location. Folks take pictures of Stanley in different places, and mail back the pictures with a letter about Stanley's adventures. My Stanley is laminated and already has been to India, although he was denied entrance to the Taj Mahal 2 years ago. He's hoping to return and finally see the Taj.
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Thanks for sharing the story behind the flat little man. I hope he is able to make his appearance at the Taj Mahal! I'll keep reading and waiting :)
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