Tag Archive: school

The Future of Libraries (and maybe schools?)

I just read Seth Godin’s idea of The Future of Libraries and I like it.  I am a long-time fan of libraries.  Among my earliest memories are lunch periods in the library at… Read More

Improved Chicken & Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes

When I was in elementary school, sometimes I bought lunch.  I seem to recall it was 45 cents.  What a deal!  It was a fun treat to me, something different and therefore special. … Read More

Friday Fill In

1. The last band I saw live was my husband on guitar, my son on drums, and my daughter singing (while the other daughter danced). 2. What I look forward to most on… Read More

Friday Fill In

And…here we go! 1. Sweet dreams my sweet children. 2. It is important to have peaceful quiet parts of every day especially for me. 3. Silliness is a trait we all share in… Read More

We’re homeschoolers again!

This morning I was awakened by Robert telling me that Rhiannon was too sick to go to school.  I said, “Oh no!”  because Caroline and I were excited about visiting an artist studio… Read More

adjusting

One great thing going on right now is that I’m spending more time with Caroline having fun and incidentally learning together.  I’m finding out she is further along with letters and numbers than… Read More

Today

I’m feeling quite down about this school thing.  I keep thinking I should have done things differently.  I could have, if I’d been more perceptive and more willing to make the effort.  With… Read More

School is prison

Okay, I don’t know much about prison.  But schools (at least here) have gone too far with their restrictive procedures.  I feel like I have handed over my child to the school and… Read More

School is wonderful!

Rhiannon was grinning and glowing when I picked her up from the school cafeteria where they hold the kids until their parents come sign them out.  She bubbled and chattered non-stop about what… Read More

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