by Dawn | Apr 8, 2015 | parenting, religion, Teaching
I told Declan the story of the Passover the other night. Too many people separate Judaism and Christianity. I imagine being a Jew in the time of Jesus–Romans, poverty, political turmoil. Being a Jew in the time of Jesus was sort of like being a colonist...
by Dawn | May 6, 2014 | family, parenting, Teaching
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, “we” get homework. Homework was the norm when I was a student but the left and right wingers battle out on the ed reform stage today. Imagine this debate on Fox News: “Homework is terrible for kids and...
by Dawn | Mar 31, 2014 | business
Nobody ever says “TGIM.” Thank God It’s Monday. I wonder why? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone was excited to wrap up their weekend and go into a job they loved? Perhaps a job they built with a team who complimented them so they looked better...
by Dawn | Mar 18, 2014 | family, Teaching
He sneaks up on me, pizza hanging from his mouth. “Mom, I need money. I’m going to start a lemonade stand.” It’s March. Not lemonade weather. “Why? “You know why.” He taps his foot. “My junior bow. I love lemonade....
by Dawn | Mar 12, 2014 | parenting, Teaching, Uncategorized
I came home smiling. Life treated me well for a Monday. I walked through the door, tossed my keys on the island and looked into the dining room. There sat a strange six-year old, not moving a muscle. Since I don’t own a six-year old who doesn’t move a...
