Teacher Town

We passed the time at my in-law's house by going on a journey to see a magical tree. There's some nice parkland a couple of blocks f...

Vacation at home is more fun when we can fit in a date night or two. Last night, we met up with one of my favorite winemakers and his wife. ...

Old Saturday Night Live episodes, Oscar the Grouch's version of nursery rhymes, an accidental double order of Baked and Wired cupcakes, ...

It was this time last year that I posted about our trip to the homeopathic doctor. She's famous in our family for asking, "Anything...

He's a kick-up-his-heels kind of runner. Give him an open space, and he's off, burning every bit of energy in that little 2 1/2 year...

Cousins. I consider them to be one of the major blessings of my life, not just because we share blood, but for the countless adventures, jok...

I was born the middle child, and contrary to popular belief, it's not so bad. My brother set the stage with important props for my forma...

I never knew my score on the test I took in middle school for gifted thinkers--that test with logic puzzles and brain benders--but based on ...

I've known the chef who prepared our 13-course dinner last night for several years. I've enjoyed his cooking on a couple of occasion...

This wintery day was crying out for color. I rushed errands in the chilly temperatures with boots and my wool coat, no different from the ma...

This morning, our oldest son made us proud on the second varsity boat for the season's first scrimmage. It's still such a thrill to ...

Some students asked if I could help them start a team newspaper this year. They meet twice a week at lunch to pitch articles and write. A co...

A co-worker and I chose five novels for a new sixth grade unit that focuses on characters with disabilities. When she first proposed the ide...

I could list a hundred ways that our third baby boy has brought joy into our household over the last two and a half years. Eight years youn...

Okay, I've got another one, but this one was relayed by my sister. Years after I survived Vineyard summers on a limited budget and two w...

A funny memory bubbled to the surface this weekend when my son wished aloud for a new bike. "A new bike?" I asked incredulousl...

If each activity--school, work, or extra-curricular--were a piece of kindling, our family fireplace would be blazing a mile high. This month...

There are days when I feel stretched too thin when it comes to meeting the needs of my sons, high school, elementary school, and pre-school....

Looking back on parent-teacher conferences, I remember how effectively I could fill the space of those meetings with my own voice. I had no ...

It started yesterday, but it started to sink in this morning. Sure, I experienced the kick when the text came in early to confirm out day of...