The "I'm boreds" are still a distant promise yet to be fulfilled, but the events I'm here to tell you about are probably more appealing to grownups anyway. You know, people who don't often have the luxury of being bored. Let's begin with an event scheduled for this evening,Tuesday, June 24th from 5;30-7pm at the … Continue reading Three good things to do this week…
Category: Events
Catching up with Moms@Work
Griffin and I went to a concert. I anticipated summer and clarified my economic reality with a comment. And discussed the economic reality of American women, in general. An imagined dream come true. There's an upcoming event you should think about attending. I had a really, really bad day. Dads had their day. And Sally … Continue reading Catching up with Moms@Work
4, 3, 2…
Four of us attended Mountain Jam for what was consecutive year number three and I learned two very important things... the first had something to do with knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt that everything will be fine because your oldest friends always have your back. The second was equally practical but involved mud, … Continue reading 4, 3, 2…
Impressions from a spring concert
Last night's concert at my son's middle school made an unexpected impact upon me emotionally. I'm not usually inclined to tears, but this gathering of kids, led by their obviously committed teachers, left me absolutely weepy. Here are the thoughts I had while sitting in that auditorium... ...there was a boy with a cast on … Continue reading Impressions from a spring concert
Testing – 1, 2, 3
No notice on this really - I'm sorry! It's my fault, not Pat's. From NYS Assemblymember Pat Fahy: Local Education Forum: School districts across the region are feeling the strain of limited federal and state funding, a convoluted funding formula, and increasing testing and other state and federal mandates. To give voice to these concerns, the … Continue reading Testing – 1, 2, 3
Destination lame
My middle son is wrapping up his middle school academic career in a couple of weeks. There are a few events to commemorate the occasion, including a day trip to NYC, later this month. When I was in 8th grade, we also went to the city. I remember it vividly because I saw my first … Continue reading Destination lame
The ABCs of DMB
Last weekend I took my 14 y/o to SPAC to see the Dave Matthews Band. Being the glutton I am, we went both cruelly cold nights. These were his 2nd and 3rd DMB shows respectively, but his prior show had been at the Times Union Center, a much different experience than a venue like SPAC. … Continue reading The ABCs of DMB
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