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Category Archives: childhood
Shining Light: Words that Don’t Belong to Everyone
Monday, February 11th 2019 Astonishingly, a School Committee Member in our town is currently under hot scrutiny for having said the full N*word out loud in front of a group of students. In the turmoil that has ensued, of … Continue reading
Posted in activism, childhood, education, fighting Fascism, global inequity, history, learning, mental health, parenting, politics, school, Shining Light, social justice, work
Tagged racism, white privilege
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Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th Birthday
Saturday, February 9th 2019 Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia! 2019-02-09 Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th BDay [1:00]: And thanks especially to Pops for being here, as always! ♥♥♥ ♥
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Another Magical Time with ClaraJane
Thursday, Feb 7th 2019 Hard to believe these dental trips might end up among happy memories from this childhood, but they just may. ClaraJane is surprisingly chipper after having anticipated THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL for weeks and … Continue reading
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At Rise: The Secret of Life
Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE: After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car. ClaraJane is in the back. Mom: Wow. … Continue reading
Posted in At RISE, childhood, comedy, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, forgiveness, health, learning, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, siblings
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Parenting: Self-Actualized, Competent, Capable, Confident Adults
Wednesday, February 6th 2019 As I am now on a journey to better understand how to deal partner with helicopter parents, I came across this wonderfully inspiring and succinct overview of How to Raise an Adult by Standford Dean … Continue reading
Posted in activism, animals, art, childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, fight, health, history, learning, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, school, work, work-life balance
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Secret Juggler: Oh What A Night
*Tuesday, February 6th 2019 BEGIN RANT. So, last night* was the first time I incurred a complaint at the restaurant(s) where I have been working Kids Night every week for over 6 years now. Fortunately I get along … Continue reading
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The Wistful Notion of Sending Thank Yous
February 3rd 2019 With this simple customized stationary -and parental assistance- my 4 year-old niece was able to send out THANK YOU notes in the aftermath of her early December birthday party. As I write it is early February and … Continue reading
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