42. Rare diamonds.

Most become invisible with time.

Many are vapid.

Some evoke vivid, preferred forgotten, recollections.

And few – too few – illuminate, then keep on illuminating.

Teachers!

Though in her class only a single year – Grade 3,

Mrs Frawley made her mark.

An indelible mark – impressed by rarity.

An effulgent memory – enduring years, decades.

1964 - 3rd Grade - a favourite time.

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