I took my co-blogger’s advice and found something to celebrate this week! I took Wednesday, September 23rd, Yom Kippur, the autumnal equinox, the first day of Autumn and I am sure somebody’s birthday, off. Well, at least half the day anyway. And I convinced most of the members of my family to take the day…
I got to read my first book to my granddaughter! And even I found it hard to believe that at a little over three months old, Eliza actually seemed to be paying attention. I didn’t have a good look at her eyes, but everyone watching said she was staring at the page and following my hand…
It’s been five months since our last trip to Kodiak Island. During our March visit, everyone was anticipating spring. Now, the area is bracing for winter. One morning during my walk, I could see my breath. There is snow on a hill in the distance. Change is in the air. Change is happening in the…
When my kids were REALLY young, I stumbled upon a live theatrical performances for children put on by THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS. The non-profit theatre troupe is still performing and still just as popular with kids today. Based in the greater New York City area, their motto is “Every kid WILL see a show, regardless…
For his 11th Christmas, the only thing my son wanted was a BB gun. My hesitation was overruled. My husband had grown up hunting and was in the Army, so getting the first gun was a rite of passage. It was a hit on Christmas morning. With present-unwrapping over, my husband set up a target in the backyard while I relaxed with a…
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