I collect vintage picture books, and it amuses me to realize that the ones I still have from my own childhood are now considered vintage and collectible as well! But oh, the precious memories of snuggling in a loving parent’s … Continue reading →
What Thanksgiving memory stands out in your mind? Not the one you repeat every year with turkey and dressing but the memory that is different. My Indian heritage is special to me. When I learned how Squanto helped the Pilgrims … Continue reading →
Schools are back in session, sort of. As I write this, I’m deep in the throes of online professional development to prepare for the remote fall classes in my elementary school and a new role in the school. To be … Continue reading →
For most of us with kids or who work in a school, school is still doing remote learning, and social isolation is still very much in place, even as some places around the country are loosening the rules on staying … Continue reading →
Whenever I hear of an upcoming celebration, I feel the joy rising up within me. I love celebrations. Whether informal or formal, I’m always glad to have a reason to celebrate. The word “celebrate” literally means “to assemble to … Continue reading →
Our morally corrupt media has the ability to influence both children as well as adults in alarming ways. Every day, television programs bombard us with the false narrative that we should learn to love ourselves before loving others. At times, … Continue reading →