September 24th was the beginning of Banned Books Week. This annual event is aimed at celebrating freedom of speech. The reason I write about this is because you and I have probably read a banned book. I know I have and am pretty sure you have also. As I look over a list of… Continue reading Banned Books Week
I was hoping to go to bed. I was attempting to be ignorant of news and world events. The area I live in had just been through a 100 year flood, the second time in five years. I was happy to be ignorant. Unfortunately, I turned on CNN or MSNBC or some other 24 hour… Continue reading September 22nd, 2011
I know that goals not put in writing are just dreams. Next Sunday’s marathon is not a dream but an actual race so my feelings are I need to put some goals down in writing. By this time next Sunday, I will have started my second marathon. I have never run Wineglass before but… Continue reading Goal Time
On September 12th, four days later than originally thought, the first of many lasts started at my home. My youngest child started his last year of high school. Yes, number six is a senior in high school. Days not consist of reminding him of not only homework but also college applications, job applications and test… Continue reading First of the Lasts
I have been a political junkie since I was young. I stuffed envelopes for my first presidential campaign at the age of 12. Yes, that qualifies me as a junkie. Imagine my dismay when I realized that tomorrow is primary day in New York State and the recent flooding had totally put it out of… Continue reading Disillusionment: A Political Commentary
From an outside window looking in, the big item missing from many food programs is fresh food. Because of the perishable nature of fresh fruits and vegetables, it is hard to get them in food programs. Enter an elementary school leadership program and the enterprising teacher who knew a garden could provide many lessons for… Continue reading The Harvest is Plentiful
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