What can you do ultimately but laugh at some things? A case in point from the Noah files. When Noah was in middle school he was accused of being in a fight with another kid at school. Being the non-violent type, I was appropriately horrified. The vice principal performed an investigation to ascertain who threw [...]
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Define “old”…
Age is relative. I can remember at various ages in my life relating to others as being so much older. When Cheyenne was nine she talked about a twelve year old she knows as if she were a seasoned woman of the world. On the other end, she referred to the kindergarten and first grade [...]
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I know what you are thinking, “My goodness what an incredible likeness!” This is a picture Cheyenne drew of me in kindergarten. You may notice that I was thinner then, but my hair color remains about the same. I love the fashion statement I was making there with the purple purse, green shoes and smile. [...]
Imitation…the sincerest form of flattery?
The kids in 2002, 2003 and in 2006 I have had a quote by James Baldwin taped to my desk for years that says, "Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." It remains there as a reminder that in all things I [...]
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Meet my grand dogs. That is Marley on top with the black nose and Lucy on the bottom with the brown nose. They are adorable - I know. I used to have a grand bunny as well - Mr. Ginger - but he sadly passed away. I have often wondered if Mr. Ginger didn't just finally [...]
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