The Garbage You Make
For a class project about our community, my daughter must record every single piece of trash we throw away. Recording it like this amazes me;
February 18, 2012
Live With Flair
(my daily blog)
Stay Tethered and Run Free
I heard a story last week about horses that I think about every day now. A psychologist shared that she grew up on a farm,
February 17, 2012
iPad v. Paintbrush
Today my youngest bursts from the school doors to announce that her little friend will come for a playdate and bring her iPad. “Really?” I
February 16, 2012
How to Ask a Great Question to Get Students to Talk
The first article I ever published in a real magazine revealed the seven ways to ask a great question. I used to be so good
February 15, 2012
When Something’s Missing (Strawberry Lemonade Bars)
I want to create a special after school treat for Valentine’s Day, but I’m out of everything. No lemon juice for lemon squares; no chocolate
February 14, 2012
Once You Know, You Can’t Unknow
It occurs to me again this morning that some things you can never go back from. Some things you just can’t undo. Learning to read,
February 13, 2012
A First Aid Kit for the Brokenhearted
Two years ago, I wrote about my daughter’s theory of bike riding. As we took off the training wheels, she said, “Little hills mean little
February 12, 2012
While Falling, You’re Caught
My husband and I walk in the woods in search of icicles. I’ve always been enchanted by icicles. They possess a strange beauty. Icicle Icicles
February 11, 2012
“We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting.”
Today in class, we consider the claims of several poets regarding beauty. Kahlil Gibran claims that “we live only to discover beauty” as if to
February 10, 2012
Jack Finds True Love
My one-eyed cat, Jack, has found true love. He’s moved from synchronized napping to obvious displays of tender cat affection. He can’t nap without her.
February 9, 2012