by Dawn | Dec 22, 2015 | family, gratitude, self-improvement
It’s time to have a serious talk with the boy. I sit him down. “Listen, Declan,” I say. “Santa’s not getting you everything on this list.” “Yes, he will.” It’s a hefty list. “No, he won’t.” I...
by Dawn | Dec 14, 2015 | family, parenting, simplicity, spirituality
“Could you take Declan out so I can wrap some presents?” I sent the boys out to do I-don’t-care-whatever so I could start wrapping. I go to bed early. I haven’t been able to wrap with Declan poking his head out pretending to read, doing...
by Dawn | Dec 3, 2014 | parenting, religion, spirituality
“S… A… T… A… N…E” “To Satan.” With a silent-e. “From Declan Rowe.” “Would you like another envelope?” I asked. “This one’s addressed to Satan.” Declan was never a regular...
by Dawn | Feb 5, 2014 | Teaching
Last night was our second parent night. I feel honored when families take the time to come see me. Anyone drives a couple of towns to pay respects to a child’s education is someone for whom I’m very grateful. Many can’t come–parents who work or...
by Dawn | Dec 18, 2013 | family
I wanted to simplify Christmas. I’m feeling crafty. I stole my friends art ideas, manufactured things using their concepts and mailed the finished stolen-idea products back as gifts. They’ll never guess I totally plagiarized the ideas because my art is...
