On the big yahoo group for Ethiopian adoption there is a current discussion going on about the future of Ethiopian adoption as well as the current state of affairs. The discussion started with the posting of this article (it also provides a review of other articles all on Ethiopian adoption). With the new trends in … Continue reading The Fate of Ethiopian Adoption
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
Maybe He Does Watch Entirely Too Much TV
This isn't going to be a post about exploration and whether TV is good or bad. TV has saved my sanity on many occasions. This post is simply a tiny look into what my son does during the day. Walking around the house with a toy car held up to his head like a phone... … Continue reading Maybe He Does Watch Entirely Too Much TV
The First Hairstyle
I have no experience with doing my Ethiopian kids' hair. Noah has great hair and by great I mean easy--it is loose curls and soft hair. I haven't had to style it much other than putting in hair milk daily. His hair is certainly long enough for braids but I have resisted because he already gets … Continue reading The First Hairstyle
Private or Public, That is The Question
school that is... "The early years are transcendentally the most important and if this nation wishes ultimately to achieve excellence, we will give greater priority and attention to the early years and start affirming elementary teachers instead of college professors as the centerpiece of learning.”--Ernst L. Boyer As I go back and forth, I am reminded … Continue reading Private or Public, That is The Question
Limits of The English Language
My husband and I have the debate constantly that the English language really messes with our ability to clearly communicate what we are really feeling/thinking and and with one another. The perfect example of this is the term "Pro-Life." I dislike the use of this term to refer to those who are anti-abortion. I know … Continue reading Limits of The English Language
