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When my son was tiny, he decided there weren’t enough birds in our yard. He thought and thought about different ways to attract birds. We had to discard most of his ideas, because we didn’t have any money to buy … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2006
It is no secret that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer when it comes to technology. Most ten-year-old boys know far more about computers than I do. But that’s okay, because I know enough to blog and … Continue reading
A few minutes ago I was standing in my kitchen looking at the beautiful sculptures adorning the tops of my cabinets, and wondering if I had the energy to stand on a chair and scrape off some of the cobwebs. … Continue reading
Tuesday is my long day, but it’s also one of my favorite days. Yes, I teach till way late on Tuesdays. Yes, I start way early on Tuesdays. But it’s all okay, because on Tuesdays I get to EAT … Continue reading
Today after class I had to play “Plagiaristic Confrontation” again, and it was no fun. It’s never fun. All throughout my career, I’ve listened to teachers almost brag and purr about ‘bringing a student down,’ and I’ve sat there … Continue reading
When my children were small, I thought most of their little talents and abilities were wonderful. They sang like angels, and babbled and chattered like cherubs, and danced like prima ballerinas, and the way they pretended their french fries were … Continue reading