My Sister in Law divorced when her son was 7 and daughter was 12. Their father had visiting rights and was scornful of mom when she would hug them goodbye and say I love you! So they made a code: Doing things in 3’s. Three taps on the palm of their hand 1=I, 2=Love, 3=… Read more »
We re so quiet as we re walking down the hall, goin’ “Shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh.” No one can hear us, no one at all, goin’ “Shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh.” We look good, we look fine. We look good, we look fine, She’s about to… Read more »
“Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” – Kenyan Proverb
In all of my P.E. classes, my students are expected to walk to their exercise spots, sit down (criss-cross applesauce, criss-cross hot sauce, or criss-cross I’m the boss, and hands in your lap) and be quiet. The class after lunch, the first graders sat down. I had my grade book open taking roll, I heard… Read more »
The pilot program, designed by WVUSD psychologist Dr. Diana Ketterman, includes five animal leaders from Character Island who teach children and remind adults about the importance of character development in kids. At the kick-off assembly, “Gold Ant” demonstrated to students the importance of taking “responsibility” by acting in a safe, lawful, and dependable manner while… Read more »
Scholars and other thinkers ponder whether people know right from wrong and can reshape a shared moral center. Early in the last century a young man’s letter home showed his priorities. “Father,” he wrote, “you suggest that the greatest benefit from college is to be found in . . . habits of intellectual diligence and… Read more »
“A life without purpose is a life left with only the possibilities!” – Gene Bedley
“Truth that’s told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.” – William Blake
The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary. After many hours of waiting patiently… Read more »
The greatest glory is not in never failing but in rising up every time we fall. – Confucius
