I don't remember which days of the week my own children were born but I'll never forget that it was a Tuesday. The sky was the most intensely beautiful blue imaginable. It was my first week in a new district. I didn't know anyone. My children were in daycare 15 miles away. I couldn't get … Continue reading Never forget?
Tag: NYC
No sleep till Brooklyn*
On Friday, despite Mother Nature’s attempt to disrupt my plans, I ventured down to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to attend my uber talented neighbor, Ken Ragsdale’s art show opening at the Front Room Gallery. As someone who doesn’t often attend gallery openings (read: hardly ever), I was a bit out of my element, and, as a person … Continue reading No sleep till Brooklyn*
Yoga to the People
Jumping on a train for a Friday night show may conjure up a bit of je ne sais quoi, but trust me when I tell you, for me, it upends the entire weekend. I enjoy easing into the weekend. Fridays often mean some sort of exercise or maybe my monthly massage, not a dash to … Continue reading Yoga to the People
Cool moms rock
In 2001, I accepted a librarian position at Mohonasen High School. Although I only remained in the district for three years (the position which I currently hold became available and I had to go for it), I made some wonderful friends, worked with some cool students and was introduced to some great music. One English … Continue reading Cool moms rock
Jeter is #2 to no one
I've been a Yankees fan my entire life. In elementary school I flipped baseball cards with the boys to add to my collection and when Thurman Munson died while I was away at camp, I convinced the counselors that the American flag needed to be lowered to half mast in the Captain's honor. The Yankees' … Continue reading Jeter is #2 to no one
When everything changed
In January 2002 I hosted a dinner party to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was a Monday night and we had a wonderful evening of laughter, food and wine. As the night progressed, I began to anticipate how tired and cranky I would be the next morning when my alarm roused me for work. I … Continue reading When everything changed
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