Today, in the NYC area anyway, it is the first day of school for everyone left hanging on to summer. As of this morning all our kiddies will be accounted for, in some manner of classroom, hopefully learning. We have a lot to complain about with our public school system but the bottom line is that ... Read More about Add Education To Your Supply List
Ch Ch Changes
We just got back from Jenkinson's Boardwalk for a last summer hurrah. The kids started school Tuesday but have today off for Rosh Hashanah so I decided to take advantage of the post-season crowds and head down for some boardwalk fun. We had a blast and I'm so thrilled we did it because things are ... Read More about Ch Ch Changes
Falling In Love With The Church… I Swear, It Happened.
I remember when I fell in love with my church. It must have been fourth or fifth grade when my school and church were invaded by a roving band of brothers. We heard it for weeks, "The Francisicans are coming, they're building a college on our land and taking over our parish". It sounded a little ... Read More about Falling In Love With The Church… I Swear, It Happened.
The Golden Age
Last night was the annual Back to School Picnic. The fifth grader agonized over an outfit and might have even commented on a few boys she hoped to see. Upon arrival, she quickly disappeared into a gaggle of equally well-dressed, giggling girls. The Third Grader even has guys this year. He ran off ... Read More about The Golden Age
New,New Math or Mental Math is BS
I remember when I was a kid my mom referred to "new math" as something I was learning. I just figured it was her way of getting out of helping me with any kind of homework. Today I can totally relate, except now that I'm the mom, I think there is an even newer derivation of new math and The Girl ... Read More about New,New Math or Mental Math is BS
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