by Dawn | Nov 6, 2015 | family, parenting, Zen
I’m minding my own business relaxing after a long day of work when the boy walks in. “Hey Mom, did you know you can cut your hair with paper scissors?” “Why yes, I did.” I say. The trick is not to overreact. This isn’t some random...
by Dawn | Nov 3, 2015 | food, gardening, simplicity, sustainability, Teaching, wellness
“What’s that?” the kid asked. She was examining my lunch–apple butter, homemade cheese, and bread I baked that morning wrapped Japanese furoshiki-style in a cloth napkin. “Bread,” I said. That was in the days when I still ate...
by Dawn | Nov 1, 2015 | food, satire
[Photo credit… the brilliant Sarah Steenland with whom I’ve collaborated on some great kids’ books with more to come. Watch her travel the world as The Cruising Cartoonist. Visit her Amazon Author page as well!] Halloween: Act One–No Costume...
by Dawn | Oct 23, 2015 | satire
4:19AM The first beep of the day Outside my window. Is it a “good morning?” Or a “FU?” I can’t be sure. By the time I open my eyes, the car is gone.
by Dawn | Oct 20, 2015 | Teaching
You can do a lot of things wrong in public education, but never do this: Never tell a single person you can fix things. That’s the kiss of death. If people find out, quit today. Get a Witness Protection job in fast food. Otherwise, everyone will hound...
