Transitions are hard. Transitions are exciting. Transitions make you question every decision you have every made. I am preparing for a major transition. I am returning to the classroom. I will be teaching high school English in the fall at an all boys catholic high school (that is all the details you'll get). I haven't … Continue reading Transition
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
The Kid Card
I was listening to NPR's Tell Me More this morning and there was a segment discussing "The Kid Card." What prompted this conversation was this letter and this follow-up article. It got me thinking a lot about how being a parent and how that impacts how I work and how my husband works. I'll be … Continue reading The Kid Card
Spirit
I sit in the car and watch her on the playground. She stands up and all of a sudden I see a 16-year-old teen standing on the stage performing. So full of confidence and fearlessness. There is something inherently "old" about her red and white stripped t-shirt. If only time could stop. She is a … Continue reading Spirit
Caps, Gowns, and Goldfish
Is it just me, or is a "formal" graduation from preschool with caps and gown a bit over the top? Do 4 and 5-year-olds really need to walk across the stage as pomp and circumstance plays and they are handed their diploma. As a parent, I am so happy my kids school doesn't have any … Continue reading Caps, Gowns, and Goldfish
Urban Farmers
I have no excuse for my absence other than being busy. We are now city chicken farmers. We have 4 chicks (still waiting to see if we have hens or Roos). We are now building a chicken coop. <code
