Tag: school
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Middle school and life…what is learning anyway?
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I had my first school parent coffee in Texas. Yep, that’s right. I did it. I checked in, showed my license, put on my name tag and entered the scariest place of all…the middle school lunch room. I have to say it has gotten much better. It’s still not easy…
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Letter to My Daughter on Her First Day of High School
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This post originally appeared on the blog in 2012 when my oldest daughter started high school. This year my younger daughter starts her freshman year. I’m reposting because I’d say the same things to her. Of course I would say some different things too. Because she is different. And now,…
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Clapping and Crying with all the other Moms
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I always weep at endings. The end of the school year slays me every time. More than any other ending, it marks time for me. The slash on the calendar is dark blood red. This ending has been earned. Yet I don’t want it. The door closing feels heavy and…