This morning, I gathered with teachers and parents outside our school as part of a national walk-in effort. Here are my reflections Continue reading “Beyond the Bell”
January Reads
It was a great start to the reading year for me. Every book I picked up was enjoyable in its own way. I predict that at least two of this month’s books will make my end-of-the-year list of favorites. Continue reading “January Reads”
Wordy Wednesday
It’s Wordy Wednesday on the blog today. This week you get a great new word that is equally handy talking about parenting or politics. Continue reading “Wordy Wednesday”
Wordy Wednesday
It’s Wordy Wednesday on the blog today. This week you get a stunning passage from The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain (which I highly recommend). Continue reading “Wordy Wednesday”
My Favorite Books of 2015
I read 70 books this year and selected 15 of my favorites. Three from each of the following categories: adult fiction, young adult fiction, non-fiction, read alouds, and unexpected pleasures. Continue reading “My Favorite Books of 2015”
From Our Herd to Yours
Dasher
Dash—in the moving quickly sense of the word, not the hitting things forcefully sense of the word—pretty much sums it up for our family of four. Continue reading “From Our Herd to Yours”
A Tale of Homework and Husbands
Husband and I tolerate the sugar highs and lows of Halloween with (enough) patience and (sometimes fake) smiles on our faces because we know that when the kids finally go to sleep we will reap our reward. Continue reading “A Tale of Homework and Husbands”