Sometimes I am surprised when someone says they read my blog. I just don't think about how far reaching it is very often. When I sit here to write I imagine a few loyal members and readers taking a casual look. But, over the years I have had a few interesting experiences that remind me that there … [Read more...]
Scholastic Decoder: April 2011
It's April! There's Spring! And Easter! And Poetry Month! And some good stuff to find in this month's Scholastic flyers, too, if you know how to look...Elf* Favourite Authors Library - there are some GREAT books in this batch, and the price cannot be beat. This is a seriously good buy if you don't … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Blue
This past Friday marked the beginning of Autism Awareness month. Saturday was World Autism Awareness Day. Many prominent buildings worldwide light up the night sky a beautiful blue to shine the light on autism.What did I do to celebrate? I change my facebook profile pic to one of … [Read more...]
every night a different man calling me on the phone
Every night for the last week a different man is calling me on the phone.With that deep and masculine voiceHe says he needs to count on me.He wants my trust.He wants my confidence.He desires my feedback.He says we can overcome any issues.He assures me he has the solutions.He wants meHe asks if he … [Read more...]
Do You Want to be an American Idiot?
A little while ago I wrote about Shawna VanOmme landing a role in Billy Elliot because she went to an open call. A few people have asked me exactly what happens at an open call. As it turns out, I was photographing the one for Green Day's Broadway hit American Idiot. Here's a … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Twins
One day last year Cuyler realized that he had the same t-shirt as his teacher. Several times they wore their shirts on different days and that greatly upset Cuyler so we picked a Friday. Now every Friday they wear it, along with their jeans and every Friday Cuyler excitedly proclaims … [Read more...]
Making it Work: New Ways to Wear Classic Colors
I love the black-and-white color combination, in terms of clothes, but sometimes I feel like it's so...tired, you know? I must confess, though, that my love for that particular combo has never died; I'm just trying to find new ways to wear it and make it work. I'm currently in Seattle for a blogging … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with Your Kids
Many kids are returning to school after nice Spring Breaks spent on vacation or at home with their families. While mothers often breathe a sigh of relief on that first Monday back (no more "I'm booooored...what can I do?" for another three months!), it can be a bittersweet return.Rice Krispie Treats … [Read more...]
jiggly wiggly back of the bus
As I previously mentioned, I am trying to love to run. I have joined a running clinic and due to travel and ice and quite frankly, not liking it or being good at it, I have only been out for a few runs. Today I joined the clinic for our Thursday morning 8 km and all I can say is holy moly … [Read more...]
The Fight for Our Daughters.
"Daddy, am I fat?" I hear my barely 8 year-old daughter ask her father from upstairs. Rarely before has she noticed or cared what she looked like. I listen closely moving my way to the bottom of the stairs so I don't miss a word. A lump instantly forms in my gut.It later comes out that a friend of … [Read more...]
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