For those of you familiar with The Little Mermaid soundtrack, you’ll know that this song is on it. It’s a remake by Colbie Caillat. Liliana recognized it right away, and began making a game of it. She turned to kiss me each time the phrase “kiss the girl” was sung, and if you know the […]
Have We Forgotten Something?
I’m the first person to have a rotten, no-good day when my computer breaks down or the internet isn’t working. It’s amazing how quickly I can decompensate when my ties to the world are severed. I mean, come on, people, I have things to do! And yet, we are in an incredible era–one that we […]
Girls and Boys (At Any Age, But Especially in High School)
Okay, a full disclosure is needed here. I’m generally not fond of Y.A. books (Young Adult books, for those of you who might not know). In general, they’re scary. At least for this parent of a young girl. And I say this having taught high schoolers for eight years! I’ve found the perfect anecdote that […]
Winter Song
A sweet winter song for you on Valentine’s Day–from my heart to yours. [Thank you, Clara from Senegal.] May you find spring in your winter. May you find love all around. Here’s “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson.
Second Reading
Good morning, good morning, dear readers. Today is my second Eve reading, and it’s here in Rochester. It promises to be a sunshiny day, in the mid-20s or so–a perfect excuse to bundle up the little ones and come on down to the Apache Mall Barnes & Noble. I’m being told that if the crowds […]