The two ladies standing beside me were as frustrated as I was. We had descended into the dark T station, waiting for the next train – way too long ago now. The trains kept coming and the crowds surrounding us kept pushing in. We had no way of making our way into any […]

Read More Making Room- On the T, In our World.

  The kids are already heads down and eyes glazed over as they stare mindlessly at their electronic devices. The car is quiet as we begin the 5 hour journey back to Chicago. Another family visit for the holidays becomes a memory. For once, I’m not behind the wheel. Sitting in the passenger seat I […]

Read More There’s No Place Like Home

Remember when I wrote this? I meant it. I meant every word. But over our holiday break we had some good family time and great conversation. Yesterday I was bragging to my sister how awesome Abbey’s teachers at OPRF – her high school- were. So many good ones, but I really appreciate her math teacher. […]

Read More My Thanksgiving Turkey- Where Thanks is Due ,Part 2!

Will’s Thanksgiving project from last year is still sitting on my desk. It’s a rather large cardboard turkey with big tail feathers that have drawing and messy handwriting all over them, describing what he is thankful for. He’s included The Best Teacher Ever, My Family, The Army, My Math Teacher and Schools. It’s all very […]

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