Hallway, sometime after lunch. "In order to play basketball in public school you need to be in 8th grade. And black." "Do you even realize how racist that is? Plus, you're wrong." "No he's not." "Yes he is. That's just idiotic." "It's true that black 8th graders are taller … [Read more...] about Hallway Conversation Captured
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Feeling Testy
"I'm thankful Case 21 testing is over." Every night before we eat dinner we hold hands and say our "thank yous." The only rule is that we can't say anything about getting material things. Last night Deal said, without hesitation, that the one thing he plucked from his … [Read more...] about Feeling Testy
My Son’s Christmas Wish
I haven't written much about our home renovation lately. There hasn't been much to report. The guts of the house aren't all that interesting but warranted the most work. There's plumbing now. I'm assuming the electrical works too. The floors are as level as they're going to get. … [Read more...] about My Son’s Christmas Wish
A Toast to Nelson Mandela
I'd like to take a break from 5:00 Fridays today. I'm going to take this opportunity to toast Nelson Mandela. Raise your glass and toast not just his words, but his actions. It's easy to repeat quotes and create memes. The heart is in our actions. A good head and a good heart … [Read more...] about A Toast to Nelson Mandela
Family Dinner
My favorite thing in our house is the kitchen table. There's one thing I am a stickler about. People who know me would say I'm a stickler for a lot, but in my defense, I'm a Virgo. It was locked in the stars for me to be this anal. I've recently loosened the reins on bed … [Read more...] about Family Dinner
Halloween Doesn’t Get Cuter Than This – Wordless Wednesday
Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together
She was just 17. Her birthday was Christmas Day, and not a December 25 goes by with a silent nod to Jana and a prayer for her family. I was in my 20s, working in a pretty fun job in my city's tallest skyscraper, earning great money, having lots of fun, all in all living the … [Read more...] about Ronald McDonald House Keeps Families Together