Last night I found Phoebe watching "The Crocodile Hunter." I made her turn it off. It was too sad – I’d never seen the show and realized how much I’d missed out. Anyway, tonight P.d. is up late after the third soccer game in four days left himwith a backload […]
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It’s time to out myself – yes, I am forcing my way through my too crammed closet to confess: I am hooked on Project Runway. What’s the big deal? Everyone has favorite TV shows, don’t they? Not me. I don’t watch TV regularly – except at the Y when I’m […]
What are you doing the night of November 4? If you live in DuPage County, one of the wealthiest counties in Illinois, you may be sleeping in a car, a cardboard box or a tent – even if you’re not homeless. Judging from the enthusiastic support Bridge Communities received at […]
Heading down the highway . . . We didn’t have to look far for adventure yesterday. It just kept coming our way. We woke up, rolled out the door and cruised down Route One to Hoopeston, Illinois, the self-designated Sweet Corn Capitol of the World (and probably the planet, unless […]
When the teaching team, parents and students share future goals and a vision, the experience is bound to be more enriching for everyone. The kids are back. The house is quiet. The homework starts. The parent/teacher communication dance begins. Now is the time to set up your expectations for your […]
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