When Reality Sets In

I have a real job.  A. REAL. JOB.  It's been forever since I have had a real job.  I have certainly had my fair share of jobs and decent/fun jobs in my lifetime, but this one is different.  Different than anything I have ever done before.  Different, Overwhelming, Amazing, Intellectual, Creative, Stressful, Scary...I think you … Continue reading When Reality Sets In

It Really Takes All Of Us Coming Together

Today's post #1001 is a bit anti-climatic after my 1000th post yesterday. If a two years ago someone had told me I'd be sitting in the same room with someone from the Walton Family Foundation and working with them to create better educational options, I would have laughed.  I would have thought that our causes … Continue reading It Really Takes All Of Us Coming Together

Making My Job As A Parent Harder (My 1000th Post)

Seems fitting that my 1000th post is a topic that is central to this blog--parenting. So, Kelly pointed the article "If I Was a Poor Black Kid" out on Facebook yesterday and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it and the ridiculous premise that technology will fix all that ails children who are … Continue reading Making My Job As A Parent Harder (My 1000th Post)

Ahead of Schedule

Photo Card View the entire collection of cards. Can't believe I already have our Christmas Card done--and I managed to get the calendars designed and ordered while still on sale. Got the tree up tonight and putting lights up tomorrow.  And there is snow in the forecast.  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas … Continue reading Ahead of Schedule