Six summers ago our family took a trip to Washington and Oregon. While there, we spent a few days with some old friends in a cabin on Mt. Rainier - I think there were 3 other couples. We talked about the future and the milestone half-century mark to be celebrated by a couple of the … Continue reading Mt Rainier to Italy in 6 Years
Month: June 2010
Pedestrian Crosswalks
I work in a community that values their children. It is apparent in the quality of education, and parental involvement, which I witness on a daily basis during the academic year, that children, and their lives, are considered important. Perhaps this is why I am still pissed off about an experience which I had last … Continue reading Pedestrian Crosswalks
Sunday Supper
The first time I had Mexican food I was about 12 years old. I was at a sleepover party and tacos were on the menu. I must have eaten 4 of them. I was absolutely blown away by the crunch of the shells coupled with the tangy salsa and spicy ground beef. Unlike my own children who basically … Continue reading Sunday Supper
Until the sun finally comes out again…
Song Oh! To be a flower Nodding in the sun, Bending, then upspringing As the breezes run; Holding up A scentbrimmed cup, Full of summer's fragrance to the summer sun... Amy Lowell
Summer Reading
I've been on a roll reading and thought I'd share a couple of titles with those of you looking for a good beach book or 2. Although I generally read a pretty even mix of fiction and nonfiction (particularly biographies), the last three books I've read are all fiction. Escapism is good, know what I … Continue reading Summer Reading
On parasites and pregnancy and cancer(s)
When I learned I was pregnant with my oldest son, I was surprised and thrilled. Surprised, because I had taken a number of pregnancy tests with negative results, and thrilled, because my only request for my 30th birthday was to be pregnant. Mission accomplished. While I was deeply excited with the knowledge that my beloved … Continue reading On parasites and pregnancy and cancer(s)
The Class of 2010
The academic year is drawing to a close. While there were times when I thought June would never arrive, of course, it did and with its arrival I begin to feel a familiar mixture of sadness and excitement. Working with teenagers is a privilege and I truly love watching these kids grow up - what an amazing … Continue reading The Class of 2010
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