The holidays are a time when we want to acknowledge the people around us. We want to let family, friends, and coworkers know that we appreciate their presence in our lives. But sometimes it can be difficult to find the best way to express the way we feel, especially to an acquaintance or coworker we … Continue reading
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“The Best Day Ever”: The Simple Pleasure of Kites
Yesterday we had a special guest at school. Mr. Cliff Quinn, or Kite Man (as he told the children to call him), came to share his enthusiasm for building and flying kites. He spoke with the second graders about how he had been interested in kite-making since the 1990s, (which must have seemed like a … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season: The Joys of Giving and Receiving
As we approach the holidays, our thoughts become more focused on the spirit of giving. There is a joy in wanting to bring joy to others. It feels good. There is also a joy in receiving, too. What follows is a re-posting of an article I wrote earlier this year. In the spirit of the … Continue reading
River Day
Thursdays are “River” days at our house. On most Thursdays, my husband babysits his granddaughter River. She goes to a caregiver the other four days of the week, but on Thursday she comes to our home to spend the day. I have been fortunate throughout the summer to be home on River Days, getting the … Continue reading
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