Train-the-Trainers in Virginia

I’ve already mentioned that I had anticipated being sent on a work trip this summer.

Seattle Afternoon

Seattle is a great city and I have not been there for so many years.

Faerieworlds 2011

It’s a scrumptious tradition. This was our fifth year and I hope the habit doesn’t fade.

Catapulting into June

From the looks of things, my summer is already booked. Solid.

8th grade graduation – Part 2

I can’t believe I’m the mother of a Freshman.

Hands Up!

When we are faced with the reality of what we have created…it is a shock.

On any given day

Even when I don’t post, be assured there is always something happening in my world. Yours too, I’m sure! Among other things, we’ve re-visited Hopkins Demonstration Forest, rehearsed for the ballet recital, went camping, strolled the waterfront, did homework, and spotted fun stuff around town. Here are a few glimpses of our month of May. […]

8th grade graduation

It’s the time when scheduled appointments are picking up because it’s the end of the school year. Aside from the ballet performance and it’s multitudinous rehearsals, Miss T is due to graduate from middle school and then my daughter will be a high-schooler. It’s more of an adjustment for me than for her. Am I […]

Japanese garden in the rain

How lucky we were to happen upon a two-day bonsai exhibit from the Bonsai Society of Portland.

Know Power – street art for social change

Young people can often see most clearly in the face of societal failures, because they have not yet learned the advantage that some seek through the oppression of others.