I saw Madeline Sackler's documentary The Lottery last night. I haven't seen Waiting for Superman yet. It was a movie that stirs emotions-sadness and anger are two of those emotions. I have much more to say, but will hold those thoughts until I see the other movie. Now, all I can say is that I … Continue reading Time For Change
Nablopomo
A Day At The Lake
I'm at the Lake of the Ozarks today and tomorrow for a charter school conference. It's a gorgeous time of year here. The photo from the meeting room doesn't do it justice.
36-Months (Give or Take)
Zoë today you turn 36-months-old. I can hardly believe how much you have grown. One-Year-Old Two-Years-Old Three-Years-Old We celebrated this morning with a special breakfast of bacon and eggs (your favorite) and opened a present. You danced and sang "I'm three, Yay three." You handed over your bubee (pacifier) because three-year-olds don't use them (we'll … Continue reading 36-Months (Give or Take)
White Washed
Once again our upper chamber of congress will be an almost all white (mostly male) representation for the rich people of America. This makes me so sad and angry. In 2010 there were only four non-white senators--Roland Burris (black) two Asian-Americans from Hawaii (one seat is up for re-election this year) and Bob Menendez (Hispanic-American) … Continue reading White Washed
Well Hello November
We'll see if I can pull of this whole NaBloPoMo thing again. I can't even remember if I tried last year or not. Ah the wonders of old age. This will be tough as my life has become crazy busy and there are conferences to attend and papers to write (one of which I should … Continue reading Well Hello November
