Perfect Summer
I had the oddest feeling when I woke up on Sunday morning. It was the last Sunday of summer and the last day of our family vacation in Maine. I thought to myself, “I had a perfect summer. Everyt...
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Tag: vacation
While We Were Gone, the Zinnias Bloomed
Our neighbor up the street plants zinnias every spring. The kids and I are excited to watch every stage of the process– first the prepared soil, then the progression of tiny shoots, leaves, and ...
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Review, Run, Reap, Rest
Just as there’s a rhythm to the day or week, there’s a rhythm to the school year. In my mind, the stages of the year are: Review (Re-establish norms and basics) Run (Push instruction/chall...
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Day Off
I’m writing this post early today, because the kids are going to be at Nana’s house for most of the day and I’m getting a true Day Off. Parents of young kids (or parents who remember...
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2019 Reflection, Part 1
Reflection on the past year and planning for the year ahead are my favorite things to do this time of year. I decided to aid the process this year by answering a set of reflection questions (similar t...
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What A Writer Does Over Summer Vacation
I went on vacation this past week, and for the first time in years, I didn’t plan to write anything. That in itself is a personal triumph: I’ve finally understood that I need to stop work...
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