I have always loved to read. It did not come easily for me, being slightly dyslexic I had more of a struggle than my classmates. However, books were all around in my family, my grandparents and mother served as examples… Read More ›
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Adoption Blues, or Children Don’t Give a Crap About Your Good Intentions
I’ve worked at several preschools over the years. I’ve also worked with children up through 8th grade. When you are a parent, not a teacher, you see preschool just for the years your child is there. Then you move on… Read More ›
Dollar Store Valentine for Jack and Big Ed
This story was told to me by my neighbor. It happened to her sister, so like a game of telephone, I’m not sure how many of the details have changed with the retelling. However, we’ll say it’s a story that… Read More ›
A Parisian frog asked me “What?” after rejection…
Springtime in Paris is synonymous with love. Or is it? Here a sad Parisian suitor asks me “What?” (probably “What went wrong?”) after he is rejected. Monsieur Grenouille lives a happy life at the Jardins du Plantes, where tourists and locals… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 