I just returned home from dropping Noah at his first day of Mom's Day Out. He'll go on Monday's and Thursday's from 9am-1pm. I know. That's what I am thinking...4 whole hours with only a baby who will sleep for at least an hour or so of that. I know...even better. Noah will nap for … Continue reading He’s A Big Boy Now
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
I Should Not Be Allowed To Navigate–Ever
Well almost never. Sometimes I do an OK job, other times it's quite comical. This weekend provided two examples of my poor navigational skills. I have no sense of direction and never really have. This is not new and I am quite use to not exactly knowing where I am or where I am going … Continue reading I Should Not Be Allowed To Navigate–Ever
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Today I turned 37. I am not exactly sure how I feel about that--I am certainly happy to be alive. But 37 is so much closer to 40. I never use to worry about getting old. I actually welcomed each birthday and was happy to creep up in age. But last year, turning 36 really … Continue reading 37
Let The Games Begin
I am sure many of you are aware that McCain has chosen his running mate. How many are surprised it's a woman with virtually no political experience-aself-declared "hockey mom". I am not surprised that the GOP thinks it can win Hillary supporters by selecting a woman. I don't know much about Mrs. Palin from Alaska, … Continue reading Let The Games Begin
One Size–Many Problems
So here I am back in academic/teacher mode. I am not teaching this semester but I am studenting this semester and every semester for the next 5-6 years as I complete (or attempt to complete) my PhD. I am taking a secondary curriculum course--where we will examine curriculums and learn what makes a good one. … Continue reading One Size–Many Problems