Standing in front of 20 other 6th graders in Room 8 without notes, I took a deep breath and began repeating aloud the words I memorized while trying to convey just the right mood, tone and meaning of Robert Frost’s classic poem. After each stanza, I reminded myself to pause for a beat. I thoughtContinue reading “Express Yourself”
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Keep in Touch
First, I’d like to thank…Persian Queen Atossa! According to the historian Hellanicus you were the first – so Mamnoon to you! Second, I’d like to give a shout out to Benjamin Franklin whose efforts cut the travel time in half, so Ben I’m sending a mighty – Thank Ye! And cheers to my mom whoContinue reading “Keep in Touch”
One Potato, Two Potato….
At first glance there was no indication we were in the right place. But when we walked through the main door we saw a poster hanging from the ceiling. On it was the image that first enticed me to choose this particular museum to visit and there it was…in all its glory…the “hot potato” welcomingContinue reading “One Potato, Two Potato….”
For the Love of Spuds
From my journal: September 18, 2009 London, England “Off to Munich next week…we’ll be there for just a few days this time…want to find something a little different to do or see…” There’s always something new to explore no matter how many times you’ve visited a place. Looking for suggestions, I began with our muchContinue reading “For the Love of Spuds”
Words on Folded Pages
The first letter arrived in our mailbox in early July of 1973. Smiling, my mom handed me the envelope. I don’t know who was more excited or relieved, me or her. Sometimes adults get busy and can’t find the time to write, she said. And although I wanted to believe him when he said he’dContinue reading “Words on Folded Pages”
We Can Do Anything
If you’re an owner of a stocky bodied, flat snouted, roll around in the mud animal, this is your month to celebrate. Fans of the edible marshland plant high in fiber that adds a crunch to salads will also have cause to jump for joy now. It’s March. The month that honors National Pig Day,Continue reading “We Can Do Anything”
Below the Surface
A few reasons considered “good” were: to experience a sense of absolute freedom, to become more in tune with nature and to interact with marine life. The one answer Mike stressed was NOT a good reason – to overcome the fear of water. After our instructor tossed that out to our group sitting in aContinue reading “Below the Surface”
What’s There to Be Afraid of?
Coulrophobia, Veloxrotaphobia and Aquaphobia have been three of my greatest fears! Only one, I’ve successfully overcome. And ironically, all of these aversions began in childhood. That happy, care-free, no-stress time of life when the sun seemed to shine on us, despite the actual weather, every single moment of each and every day. I like toContinue reading “What’s There to Be Afraid of?”
The Long and the Short of It
Sitting in the styling chair staring at my face in the mirror, my thin wavy auburn hair was parted in the middle and hung down to my shoulders. Standing behind me was my brother’s friend’s older sister. “Who do you want to look like?” she asked. Laura was a hairdresser who worked in a beautyContinue reading “The Long and the Short of It”
A Lesson in History
From my journal: February 4, 2016, Newbury Park, CA “Lee’s mom called and asked if she could come in and talk to our class this month…will be great for what we’re studying.” Never hesitant about parents coming in to speak to students, I was happy that I could work her presentation into our Social StudiesContinue reading “A Lesson in History”
A Journal Journey 