Director's Wave | Volume 5 Edition 3

Dear CIS Community,

Something to Ponder

“I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair.” - Evel Knievel

“There are no passengers on spaceship earth. We are all crew.” - Marshall McLuhan

“Focus on what lights a fire inside of you and use that passion to fill a white space. Don't be afraid of the challenges, the missteps, and the setbacks along the way. What matters is that you keep going.” - Kendra Scott

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” - W. H. Auden

I was informed by two people that the Director’s Wave from last week was a little too heavy. For a change of pace, here is something lighter and fun. Today was the first elements shirt day - Air, Earth, Fire, Water. The school was a cacophony of colour. The sense of sight was certainly activated. Three noted that elements could have theme songs - activating the sense of hearing. Below are three songs each related to Air, Earth, Fire and Water. For fun I have arranged the ancient elements in order of “best songs”associated with Air, Earth, Fire and Water.

Fire

• Fire - Jimi Hendrix
• Fire - Ohio Players
• Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash

Water

• Waterfalls - TLC
• Bring Me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
• Black Water - Doobie Brothers

Earth

• I Feel the Earth Move - Carol King
• Planet Earth - Duran Duran
• Earth Song - Michael Jackson

Air

• In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
• Ride Like the Wind - Christopher Cross
• Walking on Air - Katy Perry

Wishing you a pleasant weekend - may your lungs be filled with fresh air, may your cup be filled with water, may your heart be on fire, and may the earth keep you grounded.

Sincerely,

Jim Urquhart
Director - Cayman International School