To fully understand and know the story, you have to listen (or read) to more than the soundbite (or the excerpt.) Teachers find this happens all the time. Kids don’t actually read the classic novel for the summer reading assignment. Read More …
Texting is often hard to convey exactly what you mean. There is no inflection, no emotion – no way to convey sarcasm, joy, pride, happiness or sadness. Then again, even talking sometimes doesn’t get the point across. It isn’t the Read More …
Life, like this, all around, should be happening. I really am so stressed out. Not that I am the only one. I do not think that we are being risky, but that we are being too conservative. But, then… things Read More …
When it comes to being right, or wrong, it’s all of us not just them. There is a middle ground, but sometimes the coming together in the middle is harder than we would think. Step back. Take a breath. Think Read More …
Today, a full day in the real classroom for my teen was fun even if… she had to wear a mask all day. she had to walk extra steps – nearly double, in fact – to follow the set paths Read More …
Dinner for four should not be a problem. Or, at least I thought it wouldn’t be, anyway. It should be far easier to seat than at a table for five…believe me as a mom of three kids. Someone always has Read More …
When the company makes a format change, it is probably pretty annoying for a period of time. It isn’t familiar, but you get used to it. You don’t know how to navigate the site (check out Facebook recently?) Things are Read More …
That look you give… when the online chat takes over an hour to respond. when the name they give you is CLEARLY made up. when the upload “paperclip” feature does not actually work (regardless of your efforts to re-save the Read More …
It goes without saying that autonomy and responsibility go together. Or, does it? Being able to choose your path. Making your own decisions. Going where you want to go – and being there. We are definitely at a crossroads where Read More …
Remember. Everything we do today and forward…this is our legacy. Our history and what we stand for. Our experiences and what we share with our kids. Our studies, education, and what we have learned we can choose to teach others. Read More …