Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
We've started the first week of summer vacation here in the Portland, OR area. I know what you're thinking. Oh, I wish I had the life of a teacher. 3 whole months of sleeping in and hanging out by the pool. Before you get too jealous, think about this*: Teachers don't make … [Read more...]
Sometimes the world doesn’t make sense. Then I saw a sign...THE sign that sums it up for me. Sign from Primitives by Kathy I’m taking some time off from my blog to figure out why, why, why paper beats rock. And also to process some big family … [Read more...]
Can't have the kids up to no good during these footloose days of summer, so we've allowed plenty of time to volunteer around town. The best part? The kids love serving with their friends, so for them it's just more social, hang-out time! While not my own children, these lovely … [Read more...]
Tomorrow is it. The day kids have been anxiously awaiting since Labor Day last September. For our school district, June 13 marks The Last Day of School. (Capital letters. The day deserves proper-noun status.) How great is the first week of summer vacation? Sleeping in, no … [Read more...]
I hate summer vacation. Don’t get me wrong. Kids need a brain break and I love having fun in the Pacific Northwest sun with my daughters. I hate the antiquated notion that states kids need a three month chunk of time away from academic learning so they can help their … [Read more...]