Will Building 8 Be Ready for the Next School Year?
I was wondering if you have any idea if students will be in Building 8 by next year? My child is considering taking some vocational classes but we feel that it would be a waste of time if the building is not going to be ready. I do not know if the Building 8 part […]
George R. R. Martin’s “The World of Ice and Fire”
This week I am reviewing a companion piece to the incredibly popular A Song of Ice and Fire series (Game of Thrones): George R. R. Martin’s The World of Ice and Fire. I was ecstatic when I saw this book at my local bookstore, since there are many, many details to keep track of in […]
GOAT
In my house, I catch a lot of grief for my genuine and, in my opinion, perfectly understandable appreciation for all things goat related. In my defense, I’d like to drop this nugget of truth on those biased against the bearded wonders of culinary indiscrimination. The internet acronym for greatest of all time is GOAT. […]
Grandpa Told Me
I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to be released, after getting a shot, browsing the magazines to kill time, when I had an epiphany. The music softly playing in the background seemed to be calling me. I must admit to being just a little shocked, as my favorite genre of music is not […]
Fine Motor Skills Development
With gross motor skills developing, the child will begin to concentrate on developing fine motor skills. Fine motor development involves the smaller muscles of the body (hands, eyes, etc.). “Eye/hand coordination” is important in further development. At birth, the infant’s eyes cross as he/she struggles to make out our image. By placing a rattle in […]
What Happens with Unused Snow Days?
What will happen to our snow days if we do not use them all? Will we get to apply them to spring break or get out of school early in May? Unfortunately, it we do not use them, we lose them. Several years ago, that might have been the case but currently it is not. […]
A Dream of “What?”
I had a dream James Taylor was rapping “Deflate Cha” while John Kerry hugged and kissed Tom Brady at a press conference. Hillary Clinton then proceeded to wash out James Taylor’s mouth with soap made by Martha Stewart. This to me seemed appropriate because that is not the kind of song nice folk singers should […]
Gas Prices and Cruising
It is such a joy to see the gas prices fall below two dollars a gallon, although I have no doubt we will see them rise once again. In the meantime, I am enjoying this new phenomena. I remember a time when gas started rising toward one dollar a gallon, with never a thought it […]
Floor Time
The gross motor developmental domain includes the large muscles of the body. The infant begins development by kicking his/her feet and thrashing hands. With much effort and practice, the infant’s trunk muscles begin to develop, and soon we watch as the infant “rolls over”. We celebrate that first glorious “roll over”, as well we should. […]
A Plethora of Fashion Choices!
Hello darlings, so much is happening on the fashion front that one can hardly keep up with new looks! Let’s start with the new shorter, cropped pant. To tell the truth, this is not a favorite of mine, as one must match the type of pant carefully with one’s body type. The cropped pant can be […]
Indoor Gardening
I am considering starting some seeds indoor and would like to know if you have any idea when I should begin the planting process? Also what types of seeds can I start with? Any information would be of great help. I checked with a professional gardener and it was suggested that you should still wait […]
Sadie and the Shoe in My Yard
There is a man’s shoe in my yard. This in and of itself is strange. Combine the fact that it is not my shoe and the mystery deepens. I’m sure you’ve identified the obvious suspect, and under most circumstances, I would agree. My dog, Lily, is not above such snatchery, though I’ve yet to see […]
M. John Lubetkin’s “Custer’s Gold”
Over the past few months I have had the urge to read some great action/adventure novels, so it is no surprised I jumped at the chance to read a historical fiction novel with those elements. This week, I’m reviewing John Lubetkin’s Custer’s Gold, an immaculately detailed book that follows the memoirs of Edward C. Jordan, […]
Remembering Romper Room
Today, I’m remembering Romper Room. Do you remember Romper Room the children’s television series of the 1960’s and 1970’s? The program was about preschoolers, children five years of age or younger, set in a classroom setting. Each morning, young children sat in front of TV sets everywhere, watching and learning. My children loved it, singing […]
Infant Development
It has been a while since we talked about how children develop. Understanding the process of development is important to your helping with skill development. Because of this, I feel a need for a refresher course. Infants develop cephalocaudally (from head to tail) and proximodistally (from the inside, closest to the center, to out) from conception […]
Nearby Getaways
I am looking for a nice overnight get away for our anniversary. We do not want to go very far because we only have one day. Do you have any suggestions? Of course, a lot depends on what you like to do and how much you want to spend. A quick jaunt to the mountains […]
