As a classroom teacher, especially in the area of literacy, we threw around the phrase "explicit instruction" a lot. Mostly, it meant we could no longer rely on the often mis-understood definition of Whole Reading and let kids just immerse themselves in text and hope the somehow caught the rules and ... Read More about Teach Your Children Well
Mini-Van…Well Two Songs
This week has been nutty! I started school last week, the new job Monday, walked in a fashion show Wednesday at an incredible event I'll tell you all about soon and then celebrated The Girl's birthday on Thursday. I'd love to write more today about all of it, but I have to go finish a paper on ... Read More about Mini-Van…Well Two Songs
To My Girl On Her 11th Birthday-You’ll Always Be My Baby
To My Girl on Her Birthday, Eleven years ago at 9:42 you came rushing into our lives to change them forever. I could write today about how amazing you've turned out to be. I could tell you I sit in admiration nearly every day at your poise, confidence and ability to make other people feel good ... Read More about To My Girl On Her 11th Birthday-You’ll Always Be My Baby
Still Remembering
I'm on my way into The City today for a Fashion Conference. Seems bizarre to attend something so frivolous on this date. I find myself, as always, feeling the need to mark this day. I decided just to share what I wrote last year-because it feels just right. Enjoy. And never ... Read More about Still Remembering
Allergy Season-Zarbees to the Rescue
I know I've written here before about my allergy struggles. They've never been diagnosed as anything other than "seasonal" and when I changed my diet, the symptoms and duration were dramatically reduced, but still, twice a year, my arse is kicked by the air. I have trouble with medications ... Read More about Allergy Season-Zarbees to the Rescue
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