SWAY
When marimba rhythms start to ….......
…...... with me, make me sway
Like a lazy …........... hugs the shore
…........ me close, sway me more
Like a ........... bending in the breeze
Bend with me, sway with ease
When we dance you have a way with me
…......... with me, sway with me
Other …................ may be on the floor
Dear, but my …............ will see only you
Only you have that …............. technique
When we sway I go ….......
I can hear the …................. of violins
Long before it …................
Make me thrill as only you know how
Sway me smooth, sway me …....
Sway me, take me
Thrill me, …....... me
Bend me, ease me
You have a way with me
Sway (sway)
Other …............. may be on the floor
Dear, but my …............... will see only you
Only you have that …............. technique
When we sway I go …..........
Интересно, знаете ли вы, что это за инструмент такой marimba? Мне почему-то показалось, что это должно быть что-то похожее на маракассы, а оказалось, marimba - родственник ксилофона. Вот как на нем звучит Полет шмеля Римского-Корсакого:

He is a showman with very high expectations for fashion. He knows how to cut a dress, a jacket and air of pants with the best of them, but that's not enough for him. He also wants fashion to have weight and content and depth, so he puts on presentations — spectacles, really — of his collections that aim to have the punch of art and that are sometimes political, sociological, shocking and scary. ( http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/referen
In general the distinguishing features of his clothes are beauty; a sense of craft; a strong, confident silhouette; and the marriage of tradition with the avant-garde. (http://blog.girvin.com/?p=2803)
He is one of the most innovative, experimental and conceptual fashion designers of the present . He takes his inspiration from a wide range of different disciplines such as architecture, philosophy and anthropology. He is a designer with the heart of an artist and with the brain of a scientist.
He became famous in fashion by using unconventional materials and unorthodox techniques: blown-up skirts, armchair covers which transform into dresses, chairs into suitcases, a coffee table reveals itself to be a wooden skirt... this and more will give you an idea how he uses fashion as a medium for expression. (http://www.designboom.com/contemporary/h
1. Begin early-Usually by nine months, your baby shows interest in wanting to communicate with you. There's no harm in starting even earlier. Most babies begin to sign back to you between ten to fourteen months. Twins start to communicate with each other between three to four months.
2. Keep it natural-Make sure the sign language comes natural to both you and your baby. A simple gesture that corresponds with a word or phrase can work for signing. For example, rubbing the tummy for "hungry." You don't have to use ASL (American Sign Language) and some experts feel ASL is not natural for babies to learn.
3. Give your baby the signs they need-Use the basic ones your infant needs on a daily basis-food, thirst, tired. These are examples of the most important ones. You don't need to have a sign for every word.
4. Be consistent-Sign the same signs repeatedly and your baby will learn them quickly and begin to imitate them back to you.
5. Speak and sign simultaneously-This is to ensure your baby is getting both the sign and the spoken word.
6. Make it a family habit-Anyone your baby interacts with regularly should know the most important signs. This will help with retention.
7. Follow your baby-Sometimes, your baby will make his own signs up. If so, make sure you use his signs, as he will remember these easily.
8. Don't push the signs-All children will develop at their own pace, including signing. If your baby seems resistant, don't push the issue.
Ира также рассказала мне о замечательных бесплатных программах для малышей, которые устраивают ... американские библиотеки! Я нашла в сети пару объявлений:
Toddler Time
Thursdays 10:00 am
For 2 year olds with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
A fun-filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Sept 17 - Oct 8; Oct 22 - Nov 19
Will not meet Oct 15.
(Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, Virginia)
| Wednesday September 23, 2009 | Go To Top | ||
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Small Wonders | | |
| Contact: Children's Librarian 617-898-4957 | |||
| Lap-sit program for babies and toddlers. Nursery songs & rhymes, age-appropriate storybooks. Drop-in, no registration required | |||
| Location: Main Library Story Room | |||
(Milton Public Library, Massachusetts)

Toddler - a very young child who is just learning to walk
Успехов и радости всем молодым родителям!



By Julian Gavaghan
Last updated at 5:23 PM on 09th September 2009
As the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, New York’s Ground Zero has barely changed – despite grand plans announced in the aftermath.
Only one of the five plannned towers is being built at the cavernous, 16-acre former home of the World Trade Centre.
And today the site, a giant puncture amid the bustling Manhattan skyline, looks almost as eerie as the day the terrorists guided two airliners into the twin towers.
A poll last month found that more than half of New York City voters believe the rebuilding is going badly.
More than 60 per cent don’t believe the highest-priority projects - the 1,776ft-high Freedom Tower and the September 11 memorial - will be finished by announced deadlines.
Это только небольшая часть статьи из Daily Mail.
А вот что читатели газеты думают по поводу мемориала памяти жертв трагедии 9/11:
I would personally place a large park/garden there to make it seem more peaceful for where they have died, this is because it would seem so much nicer than buildings.
But that is only one person's opinion.
- Tony, Cornwall, UK, 7/9/2009 20:28
This should be left as a garden for people to be able to grieve for the dead. Typical American attitude; let me show the rest of the world how big and mighty we are and build on a graveyard. makes me sick
- keith & elin, ex pat new york, 7/9/2009 20:42
A green area,, a park, a place of peace, would have been much more appropriate.
- Rick, Newcastle uk, 7/9/2009 23:21
I was there a few days ago. It's very sad and sombre. I couldn't find the names of the Brits who perished though!
- Blondie, UK, 7/9/2009 19:23
i think it should be a park or something similar, a peaceful place to remember the dead.
R.I.P xxx
- sj and dg, england, 7/9/2009 22:24
www.national911memorial.org/img/photos/9
Advise loved ones that you will be a much happier person if you occasionally take time to be alone. Do what’s needed to let go of stress and recover balance. This may mean stretching out on the bed, sitting on a meditation pillow, listening to music, or doing some gentle exercise. You may also like to sing, make art, or play an instrument.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it really works. A telephone can be a tyrant. Let your answering device take messages, and turn off the ringer.
Like the ringing phone, a humming computer begs for attention. Power down. Your email and unfinished work will still be there when you’re ready to return.
You may find that an hour without it leaves you more refreshed and relaxed than if you let a program, the news or a movie suck you in.
Many of us feel the day hasn’t really started until we’ve read the paper or checked the headline stories on television or radio.
But only in recent times have we come to expect to know everything about world events as soon as they occur. And it’s almost always bad news, which is depressing. So give yourself a break by forgoing the news media for a full day.
There’s a park or public open space within easy reach of where most people live. The difference in noise level compared to the surrounding streets can be astonishing—and calming.
Driving is stressful enough. Lower the tension by turning off the radio, tape/CD player and mobile phone.
Roll up windows to shut out road noise. You can even remain quiet with passengers, provided you agree to the silence.
Most of us don’t pay much attention to the food we eat. We’re too busy talking, reading, watching TV or working. Cut distractions and let yourself taste, smell and savour your food. Enjoying a meal can instantly comfort and relax you.
Make an announcement, “I am disappearing into the bathroom for half an hour. Please do not disturb me!” Warm water becomes an instant retreat.
The world at dawn is special—often the day’s most tranquil hour.
Похоже, что японцы добавили бы к этому списку еще одно занятие. Давайте посмотрим какое.
quick like a bunny
snow bunny (someone learning to ski)
Снова привет всем!
Сегодня начинаю
с трогательного отрывка из фильма Modern Times. Это последний НЕМОЙ фильм снятый Чаплиным. Именно здесь звучит тема марафона. Думаю, понять титры совсем нетрудно - помогает контекст.
Давайте добавим в наш словарь:
to buck up - взбодриться, смотреть веселей
Never say die. - Не отчаивайся!
to get along (with) - справляться
Интересно, что фильм был снят в 1936 году, а слова к этой мелодии Чаплина были написаны значительно позднее (1956). В сети ее можно найти в разном исполнении. Я выбрала Барбару Страйзенд. Предлагаю вам два варианта заданий, которые нужно выполнить перед тем, как начнете слушать песню. Выберете тот, который вам больше нравится или больше подходит.
1. Если хотите повторить кое-что из грамматики, перед прослушиванием прочитайте текст песни и поставьте глаголы в нужную форму. Во время прослушивания вы можете проверить правильность своих ответов, ок?
Smile though your heart (ache)
Smile even though it (break)
When there (be) clouds in the sky, you (get) by
If you (smile) through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You (see) the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That’s the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of (cry)?
You ( find) that life is still worthwhile
If you just (smile).
That's the time you must keep on (try)
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You ( find) that life is still worthwhile
If you just (smile)
2. Попробуйте заполнить пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами перед тем, как начнете слушать песню, а потом проверьте себя.
Smile though your ............... is aching
Smile even though it's ...........................
When there are ................... in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe ..........................
Youll see the .............. come shining through for you
Light up your ................ with gladness
Hide every trace of ............................
Although a tear may be ever so ..................
Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of ....................... ?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of ................. ?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile.
А теперь слушаем песню. Не забыли, что это музыкальная тема благотворительного телемарафона, который устраивается в США на Labor Day?
Это все на сегодня.
"Be well, do a good job and keep in touch"



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