Camino Adventures: First day in Paris
May 29, 2014 in Europe, France, Travelogue
To say that Jade is excited to be here might be a teeny understatement. After two very long days of travel, Jade from Kingston, Ontario and me from Quebec City, […]
Monthly Archives: May 2014
An Anniversary: Thoughts on 20 years
May 27, 2014 in Travelogue
This morning is quiet. Sun filters through the pale pink curtains, bathing the room in a gentle good morning, the floors of the old inn creak a little as […]
Teaching Young Children To Write
May 14, 2014 in Education
For many parents, simply the title of this article is enough to strike fear into their hearts. Writing. That hated high school subject. The chore most dreaded following Christmas (WRITING […]
Mother’s Day: On loss, learning to mother & letting go
May 11, 2014 in Inspiration
“MOM!! WE HAVE HOOVES!!” Ez shouted, over the thunder of his feet pouring back down the stairs as he ran for the barn. We’ve been on calf watch every hour […]
Test flights: In which my children begin leaving home
May 4, 2014 in Education
The house is quiet. I’ve been trying to write for days but have been spinning too many plates to allow the dust of my thoughts settle into place in the […]
The Most Important Lesson We May Teach Our Kids: Valuing Others
May 2, 2014 in Education
Image credit Being considerate of others will take your child further than any college degree. Marian Wright Edelman I’ve been thinking, for quite some time, about how to write this […]
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