I am teaching junior level comp this semester at the University where I work and am finishing my PhD. Because I like to be really busy, I am also spending two days a week each week observing 4 teachers and an noting how they teaching thinking, etc for my dissertation. Two of the teachers I … Continue reading What School Ruins
How 60-Months Flies By
Aug. 23, 2006 It still seems like yesterday that we were in Ethiopia, clinging to hope that Noah would survive to be our son. He was so sick when we arrived. It still scares me to think about to this day--how many other children aren't lucky like Noah to have had access to medical care. … Continue reading How 60-Months Flies By
Not Really A Cop Out
So isn't this how most excuses start out? I have been meaning to blog and to keep track here of my donations--which I am happily still doing--but I'm stuck in this transitioning summer time space. The kids are home this week before school starts and we were on vacation last week and honestly I am … Continue reading Not Really A Cop Out
Vacay
It's been an amazing week long break from the real world. We had a blast on our family vacay. It was certainly difficult at times-pleasing 8 people is hard, but we all had a blast. I love Vermont and Maine-happy to have made it to the latter. I'm exhausted and prepared for a long busy … Continue reading Vacay
One In 7 Billion On Vacation
I donate another $50 to Safe the Children. Not bad for 2 weeks worth of saving-not great, but I have to believe that every little bit helps. Today we left for a much needed 7 day family vacation in New Hampshire. Do you know, I got to sit outside today and not sweat--I had forgotten … Continue reading One In 7 Billion On Vacation
