Learning to Ride a Bike
Fear of Falling Last week I began telling my story about wanting to learn to ride a bike, and left readers wondering if I would ever actually get on one. It was now Monday, and the New Bike Riders class was scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning. At exercise class...Do Something That Scares You
Taking Stock “Consider how incredibly fortunate you are to be here in this moment. Then get going and make the very best out of that good fortune.” – Marc Chernoff The holidays are over. I’ve packed away the lights, tree ornaments and...
Exploring the World With Grandchildren – The Tech Museum
Planning for Play – Keep it Simple When I was a teacher, my lesson plan book went to school with me every day. During summer vacation I planned the year’s goals, objectives, and activities; and during short breaks and weekends I tweaked them to allow for...Building Connections: Reading Poems to Grandchildren
The Gift of Poetry My almost-five-year-old granddaughter distributed our gifts on Christmas morning. “This one’s really heavy, Grandma,” she announced as she placed a large colored bag beside me on the couch. “I think you should open it...
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