Education
Fostering Independence
Fostering independence is crucial. Hear me out. This is mostly about homework, but it has a much wider application. My daughters teacher called me recently to inform me that a) she has not returned an […]
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Not every job is glamorous, but Every job is important
Not every job is glamorous, but every job is important. I was struck by that darn pressing “gotta do it now” inspiration yesterday morning. My lovely daughter has been making the most amazing LEGO machines. […]
Parenting
99 Things I Will Teach My Children
I love a good list. First I barely got to 50 things. Then I almost couldn’t limit this to 99 things. Maybe your 99 are different, but this list… this list, along with all of […]
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Gobble Gobble Cluck, I don’t give a…
Last year I threw this post together for Thanksgiving, and I have been sort of sitting on the idea of doing another one. Hello, freaking enormous turkey day is next week! I have barely gone […]
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Luxuries My Friend
It’s a pretty bad luxuries year. Being in a luxury business, it’s hitting us pretty hard. People are cutting back, and what’s the first thing to go? Personal luxuries. Hair cuts. Waxes. Dye jobs. Dining […]