Our school unexpectedly closed for two days this week due to illness. Something of this sort happens every winter, but typically the closure is later in the season and I sense it coming. I was blindsided by this one and ill-prepared to entertain my crew during a meeting and a couple of writing … [Read more...]
It Takes Five
Over the holiday break, the interim Head of School at the school all three of our girls attend unexpectedly fell ill and passed away. He was 63 years old. I had only engaged with him a few times at campus events and corresponded a couple of times with him by email. By no means did I know him well. … [Read more...]
Old pants and a new year
Another Christmas is behind us, and we are still sorting through gift bags and pine needles as decorations start coming down and a new year gets underway. I love so much about the Christmas season, but I usually feel a sense of letdown when it's over. December is full of so much energy and … [Read more...]
Ready or not
I feel less ready for Christmas this year than ever before. My girls are fighting like crazy. We haven't baked cookies or watched a single Hallmark movie. I haven't mailed all the cards. No one has matching Christmas pajamas. I haven't wrapped the presents, and I've hidden a few so well I can't find … [Read more...]
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