Monthly Archives: September 2014
Legendary teachers and brave books
Sept. 25 was Legendary Teacher Day in Ridgefield. That’s not quite the same as National Teacher Appreciation Day and Week, the first Tuesday of the first full week in May — which, incidentally, have only gained semi-official status thanks to being declared annual observances by the National Education Association, but not by the U.S. Congress. […]
Someday my kids will pack their own lunches
I’m already tired of packing lunches and we’re only a few weeks into the school year. Unlike the bloggers who post daily pictures of the works of art they send to school with their children, I actually I encourage my kids to buy the school lunch. In the Vancouver schools, the lunches are made in-house […]
Morning drive, morning talk
Strangely enough, the morning drive is one of my favorite times of the day. That isn’t to say I love commuting. I do love my job, but the morning slog can be a joyless affair. Good thing I’m a parent. As long as my kids have been going to school, I’ve been taking them there. […]
When a friend moves away
My 6-year-old son’s best friend recently moved to Oklahoma. He didn’t see J every day, but he always felt a close connection to his little buddy. They’ve known each other since birth, and went to preschool together. The pair had several chances to see each other in the weeks leading up to moving day. After each […]