Looking For Butterflies
I love a good story, especially when it involves 5-year-olds. My son, Aaron, is a school administrator and also bears the title of Director of Arts Integration. Though I won’t try to explain that, it’s the reason he happened to be with a group of kindergarteners who had been studying the life cycle of butterflies….
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In Other Words with Dave
For me, Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the men that raised me and helped shape who I am today. There were 3, I’ll go in order of appearance. First there was Winfield, my adopted dad. My mom and Winfield adopted me as an infant. Winfield loved music and was a very talented…
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Super Moms
I had planned to write a tribute to mothers in general for my May column then “life” happened. On an April Sunday, my son, Jay twisted his knee badly and fell. When I got to him, he was ghost white and clammy. Since he has a history of syncope, I got him flat on the…
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In Other Words with Dave
It’s been a long year away from people and events. Alison and I are eager but cautious to get out there and re-engage. We’ve been extra careful because of the cancer and my low immune system, but we’ve both been double “vaxxed,” so it begins. Some of our “new again to us” experiences include: Talking…
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In Other Words with Dave
Admittedly, Alison and I have fallen into some routines. The “repetitive” and the “familiar” have comforted us through the last year. Breaking out of routines takes perseverance. We’re trying – but we are not there, yet. Every night, after knocking off work around 6, we commute to the kitchen from our respective home offices. While…
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Ask Edmond: What Makes You Uniquely Qualified for this Position?
Candidate 1: Sheryl JanisOwnerAutoworks Japanese Car Service and Repair Facility “I am a problem solver and I work well with others finding solutions to common and uncommon problems. I often look outside the box to come up with ways to make things work. I believe upholding the constitution and our personal freedoms is very important…
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Birthday Boys
Within the space of three weeks, I get to celebrate both of my boys’ birthdays. One born in March. The other in April. My oldest and youngest—eight years apart. These sons of mine bring me pure joy! With the pandemic and residing in different states, we “party” through FaceTime. Though not my preferred type of…
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Ask Edmond: What’s the funniest thing a student has ever said?
Katherine GilesCertified Pre K TeacherCharles Haskell Elementary Student: Miss Giles, what happened to your face?Ms. Giles: I did not wear makeup today. My allergies are bothering me.Student: Oh, you should put some of that on! Heidi WalterGifted and Talented TeacherJohn Ross Elementary One day, I was using an air freshener, and a student came into…
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I Choose Love!
Ten years ago this month, my late husband, Carl and I celebrated our last wedding anniversary together—45 years. Neither of us had any way of knowing that exactly three months from that date, I would be attending his memorial service. So today, I celebrate my 55th anniversary alone. But since Carl and I spent the…
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Sweet Memories
Tonight, as I fixed a cup of hot tea—my evening calm—the aromatic smell brought back a memory of yesteryear. I was sixteen years old and in the hospital for the first time ever. Pneumonia. When asked what I wanted to drink for my evening meal, I requested tea, picturing a tall glass of the golden…
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Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes
Whether you love Valentine’s Day or dread it, you have to admit it’s a great day for food. One of my favorite V-day memories as a kid was waking up to a festive basket of candies, heart-shaped pancakes, and pink smoothies before school. I had no significant other and only a kind girlfriend to buy…
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