Holidays
An Unusual Post for Christmas Eve
I woke this morning, Christmas Eve of all days, thinking about death and dying. Odd, but I know the reason; two of my friends have lost their parents in the last two days. Each of their parents, it seems, were ill. But, death’s arrival has still shocked both of my friends. It always seems to…
The Pressure to Conform or Not
This morning I asked my son what day it was for week of special dress up days at the high school. I had seen that they had a theme for each day of the week this week, from the 17th through 21st celebrating the season. For example: Tuesday was Favorite Winterland Clothing Day. This meant…
Technology Tantrums
The last week has been fraught with problems with technology in our home. Does this mean I am old? I hope not. Slightly over one week ago…. Here’s what happened. Slightly over a week ago, while working on my final exam at our kitchen table, the internet went out around dinnertime. This was very irritating…
What’s Your Favorite Christmas Movie?
After sleeping in this morning, (I think I deserved it), I woke to read a blog by someone I follow who writes posts on education. He wrote about the movie,”It’s a Wonderful Life,” and the connection it shows to schools and their role in the community. I enjoyed the post, and you can read it…
On Being Thankful….
Today is a day we all need to pause and give thanks. In the United States, it is our Thanksgiving Holiday. At dinner, when our table is filled with some of our favorite foods, lovingly cooked and baked, I will ask each of my sons to share with the rest of us what they are…
College and Holiday Breaks: Things to Consider Before You Choose Where to Send your Student
If you read my post from a few days ago, you know I’m on a trip to visit a college with one my sons. There is lot to consider when looking at colleges. It is very much a personal decision governed by family values, resources, the student’s desires and preferences, and more. For us, it…
Special Food at Holiday Time
With the holidays approaching, my mind is turning to food. One of our most closely held family traditions is the food that is served at holiday meals. In anticipation of being ready for Thanksgiving next week, I bought our turkey yesterday. In addition to turkey, I’ll make my mom’s pork sausage stuffing recipe. All of…
Silent Sunday: Veterans Day
Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones as sung by the HHS Choir with Piano (CL) Accompaniment. 11-11-11. Turn Sound Up.
Halloween Costumes and Walt Disney World
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Our family has celebrated several Halloween’s when we all dressed up. When my oldest was three (it was more than twenty years ago), we went to Walt Disney World in Florida for Halloween. He was a dalmatian and I made the costume. Since he was so…