On Saturday night when my children and I lit a candle to worship Hanukah in our home a house full of people in Monsey, NY were brutally attacked for doing exactly that. I imagine being in hospital now, next to the bed of my loved one, praying for their life. You should too, not because … More #Monsey#onepeople
OK now we are talking! Please look at the last post that I made and the comment my good friend left. The words I share, when I write, I’m sharing my emotions. That sounds obvious and simplistic. Still, I was recently reminded of how vulnerable we are when we share words as my son began … More “To write something you have to risk making a fool of yourself” —Anne Rice
So it’s almost the New Year and I have been working, I have been reflecting, I have been planning, I have been doing. I have not been blogging, it’s been nearly three weeks since my last post and I do want this blog to take off and succeed as it were. The goal for me … More Words, Comments, Feed Me Seymore!
Do you miss your child who has gone away to College or grown up and moved out? I still miss mine terribly, even after more than a year. The message I get from people implies I shouldn’t though, they say “Aren’t you happy for him?” and “You must be so proud that he’s making it … More Missing Your College Age Kid and Making That Work !
I have not posted in quite some time. Busy on Borough Council, busy supervising a Social Work Intern at a local non-profit community service organization. Helping out with the local production of the Nutcracker. My mother had AMAZING sewing skills, my mine totally pale in comparison, however I seem to fit some of the requirements … More Same Blog New Look !
This summer I have been living with my children: walking, cooking with food from our garden, eating, laughing, swimming, and just laying around reading together or watching movies. We have been doing a lot of things like painting the porch at the cabin, redecorating and reorganizing the rooms in our house, going on day trips … More I don’t have a lot of pics of my family this summer . . .
As a parent I want what is best for my children, I want them to have the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and reach their greatest potential. For over 60 years parents and schools have been sold on the notion that AP classes and tests will give children the advantage of college level learning, give … More JUST SAY NO TO AP Tests !
This dude showed up on my doorstep yesterday! (Thanks so much to Diego and JP for hauling him and all his junk back to home) One year of college under his belt, nicely done. Registered to take some classes and pursue a possible internship at KU. And finished the grueling and prestigious Seven Sisters Trail … More And this guy ?! 😉
Sophia was inducted into the National Honors Music Society last night and her performance was amazing. We are incredibly proud of her and so happy. The NHS end of the year program is perhaps my favorite of the performances at KAHS. These talented students choose all their music, choreography and more. It’s 100% student organized … More National Honors Music Society Performance
Somewhere along the line people have confused the idea of fitting in with belonging. What bulls..t! Everyone belongs, they need to. If someone feels like they don’t belong, it’s our job to make them feel that way. That is how I have always tried to live my life and I have tried to instill that … More Fitting in and Belonging
