Category Archives: family

Menu Plan Monday, well Saturday: Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Gwen

One thing I loved about blogging, when I did it regularly, was participating in Menu Plan Monday. It was something to help me plan the week’s meals and the grocery list. I made far less impromptu decisions about dinners and … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Gwen

My boys, Aidan (9) and Quinlan (6) are really close brothers. Sometimes it is just proximity and sharing a room, and other times like tonight it is a shared experience and an enjoyment of each others company. That is not … Continue reading →

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Step Up For CTYP

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Gwen

Today was filled with book fairs, goal setting conferences and a lot of beautiful shoes.
I bought my first (and nearly second and third) pair of Fluevog shoes tonight. I brought my lovely friend and shoe enabler Tracey to a … Continue reading →

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A Teacher Who Hates Homework

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Gwen

Though I haven’t taught in a classroom for many years, I still have strong opinions about teaching. I loved being a teacher, and I loved teaching, but I didn’t like homework. I still don’t like homework.
When I was teaching in … Continue reading →

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