Thoughts, experiences and adventures from a resident of DelSo aka Delaware Avenue South in Albany, N.Y.
Driving to work the other morning, I heard a story on NPR about a movement presently gaining traction in the midwest - risky play. This unstructured free play, which has been present and promoted in Canadian schools for decades, is thought to foster communication and cooperation between participants, two actions I believe we can all agree should … Continue reading Risky business
I’ve got a confession to share - the holidays are hard. The level of stress, even in a world in which the resources are available to host dinner for 10 with home baked treats and gifts, just feels kind of overwhelming and like a poor return on investment. I hate (a word I’ve tried to … Continue reading Tis the season
We were aware of the forecasted temperatures prior to our recent trip to Italy, but I have to confess, we were a piccolo bit dismissive about how 95°+ was going to impact our vacation. Once we were there experiencing the heat, our primary impulse was to find some water and get into it - pronto. … Continue reading Taking a dip in Italy
Although I may have the felt the absence of my uncle each day I was in Germany, I was at no loss for companionship. My steady travel companion of recent years, N, was beside me for all of the trip, early morning walks notwithstanding. In addition to his company, the timing of our trip proved … Continue reading Easter Weekend in the Black Forest with a Roman, a couple of Spaniards and a mess of Germans
to sleep through the night* a quarter pound of fine smoked salmon new mittens made from recycled cashmere guaranteed reproductive rights for all more honesty no one going to sleep hungry an hour or so in a hot, dark yoga studio less war and suffering around the globe pets that get along more time consolation … Continue reading What I really want for Christmas (in no particular order)
The last month of school seemed to pass slowly, but the final week absolutely flew by. Friday arrived so fast that I hadn’t even finished writing end of the year thank you notes or tidying up my desk. Neither of these circumstances prevented me from leaving work and jumping right into summer. My first summer … Continue reading Summer 2022, bearly started
The first email I read on the second to last day of school was from the parent of one of my students. We had met only once, (recently) but their child had been a frequent flyer in the LMC, particularly this year. I had ”provided her child with a safe space.” The note had been … Continue reading Confirmation
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