| Guided by Voices – Smothered In Hugs Lyrics | 9 years ago |
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As a veteran educator in a school, I think @[InBobWeTrust:15927] is on the right track. To me, it speaks to a toxic staff environment and low morale in a school (a sunshine fund is a school staff's social/celebration fund): "in the summer that you came there was something eating everyone and the sunshine fund was low we couldn't greet you with a simple hello" This person had a rough time. Staff at schools can be very cliquey: "but the judges and the saints and the textbook committee decided you should be left out not even mentioned" Which forced this person out mid-year; and life went on in that school: "in the winter that you left there was business as usual with the same old fears and frustrations but the word got out it was really such a pity" And yes, teacher/staff follow each other to different buildings, especially if it's a toxic environment: "but i believed you no need for further questioning i'm gonna leave with you you can teach me all you know which way will we go now on our trip to taller windows i really don't know now i really don't know" It all sounds bleak, and unfortunately it can occasionally happen. I've seen it. But mostly I've seen the opposite. Thanks, Bob, for making an incredible Rock and Roll song about an Elementary building's staff. Cheers! |
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