Education
Gratitude To The Man Who Taught Me To Embrace Chaos
It was my third week at Metairie Park Country Day School, and I could barely distinguish the administration building from the science…
Sure, I’ll Write You a Recommendation
In 11th grade, I needed three stellar recommendations that I could send off with my college applications. I felt confident that I…
The Discomfort of Unlearning
We can unlearn a behavior or a habit, but it takes time. The longer we behave a certain way, the longer it takes to change that pattern or habit or behavior. Unlearning is hard….
Where She’s From
Tomorrow, my eldest niece will graduate from high school. And in August, she’ll head off to college. Unlike her brothers who chose…
Best Books for Tween and Teenaged Boys: Summer Reading List
My blogging friend Gigi Ross of Kludgy Mom just posted a list of books for boys ages 6-12 to read over the…
Are You Techno-Squeamish?
I have issues when it comes to technology. Sure, my computer ate my life. But I’ve other issues, too. My friend Jill…
Give My Kid Some Homework For His Birthday
In an effort to undo some of summer’s brain drain honor of my son’s birthday, I am giving you the opportunity to…
Adjunct of the Year & Concern About My Future Career
Because I am so stinking linear, I needed go back a little bit before I could talk about the present. …
The Book Collector: Bar Mitzvah Tales
What do you do when your child says he wants to collect books for kids who don’t have any? You collect books, of course….
Channeling Atticus Finch
Nearly 13 years ago, I was very pregnant. And as my 9th grade English class watched a scene from the film To…