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Ned asked, “Will you let Papa know about this experience?” So here’s hoping Papa gets pinged while he’s at work:
Just now, as the kids and I were chatting about their school day over fried pierogies and baked beans, Ned looked down at his plate and said, “Mama, I see the face of the Buddha.”
Sure enough, […]
[Earlier today I was asked to submit a short piece for the newsletter at the Seeds of Literacy program where I tutor four mornings a week. I’m running it below as today’s blog entry.
If you have considered tutoring adults, need to earn your GED, or just want to improve your basic academic skills, I really […]
The other day I was talking with some of my fellow tutors at the Seeds of Literacy GED prep program. I learn a lot this way. Several of Seeds’ tutors are retired teachers, business people, scientists, or experienced parents, so there’s a wealth of knowledge handy and ready to be tapped, completely free of charge.
Some […]
Last Friday, a full four and a half months after my doctor wrote the order for me to get some routine blood tests, I finally schlepped the two blocks to Lutheran Hospital to get it done.
It wasn’t that I am cowardly about getting my blood drawn. After two pregnancies and the wide array of tests […]
I don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. I’m uncomfortable with the idea of making a promise to an object. I cannot be loyal to a length of printed polyester fabric. Sure, there’s also that part about “the republic for which it stands,” but I prefer to demonstrate my allegiance to the […]