One thing I have always dreamed of is now crossed off the list... seeing this kitchen in person. Do you know whose it is? Julia Child's kitchen!!! Squee! Yes, my brother has already informed me that I am utterly ridiculous but I was giddy when I got to see this kitchen last week....sigh... I often dream of living a nomadic lifestyle but then I go on vacation for 8 days and when I come home I am so relieved that I wonder if I could even handle being a nomad, LOL. After 8 days of being in a very … [Read more...]
Kids Books That Teach Tolerance
Over the past week or so a few comments made by one of my children and certain current events (Prop 8 trial) made me think we need to spend some time visiting the issue of tolerance as a family. One of the comments by my child made me wonder if their school isn't actually segregating the children to some degree. There is a large group of kids that attend their school that are racially and religiously different than what you might find typical in this particular area. I see them every day getting … [Read more...]
Christmas Books for Kids
With Christmas galloping at us like a stampeding herd of Mustangs, I was thinking about the kinds of gifts that I value the most. For me, books are a present that parents and children can enjoy together many times over, and they don't carry with them extra packaging or break in a few weeks. Giving a gift of a book to a friend's child, nieces or nephews, grandchildren or contributing to your own family bookcase is a great way to be generous during the holiday. I was looking at our book … [Read more...]
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