My youngest son goes to a magnet elementary school in our neighborhood. The latter fact is more the reason he attends that particular school than the arts and humanities centered curriculum, but we do enjoy many of the activities based upon the school's theme. This week the school community's marked their Third Annual Multicultural Celebration. … Continue reading The multiculturalism of crepes
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Reflections of Disney
Well, we survived our theme park adventures relatively unscathed. Quinn has a bit of a cold he picked up as a souvenir, along with the small tower of maps, used tickets and a Disney-esque handbook and completed passport. He wore his new Mickey Mouse shirt yesterday and absolutely rocked it. Good boy, good trip, good … Continue reading Reflections of Disney
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Have you heard this catchy little tune by Echosmith? When it comes on the radio Quinn always ask me to turn it up "like a party" and he sings along to the lyrics: "I wish that I could be like the cool kids,'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in...I wish that I … Continue reading I wish that I could be like the cool kids
Haunted Disney
Yesterday was a long day. I mean like really long. Quinn and I did a 12-hour marathon tour of Disney beginning with the Magic Kingdom, hopping over to Epcot and then finishing our night back at the Magic Kingdom. We had fun even though the unrelenting sun began to make me feel like I was … Continue reading Haunted Disney
Travel school
The first time I went to Florida was in 1983. I was 17 and we drove in a Winnebago, leaving New York on Christmas Day. I think we were in Maryland before the ice on the driver's window thawed enough for the driver, my friend's dad, to be able pay tolls without having to open … Continue reading Travel school
Adirondack Tubing Adventures
The other day, Quinn and I cashed in a Living Social offer I had purchased for Adirondack Tubing Adventures in Lake Luzerne. Summer seems unrelenting in its march towards Labor Day and the return to school and I knew that Monday's forecast was the best one of the week. We made a reservation and up the … Continue reading Adirondack Tubing Adventures
Trains, boats and buses
Those of you who have children know that a big part of parenting seems to revolve around transportation. Like us, kids have places to be and must get to them. Whether it's sports practice, school events or to social activities, we, as parents, are usually on the hook to drive them to where they need … Continue reading Trains, boats and buses
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