When I was in pre-school my teacher took my mother aside and said, “Mrs. Winbourne, we play pretty intensely here at school – finger paint, playground time, play dough – and I just want to let you know that you really don’t need to send your daughter to school in dresses every day.” To which […] Read more…
August 2013 archive
Transitioning to a New School, and Other Natural Disasters
The honeymoon period is officially over. What had been as a heady love affair ended officially yesterday morning in a dramatic and public display. And it came out of no where. The perfection of the relationship had lulled me into a false sense of security. I had no idea what I was in for. Ugh. […] Read more…
Being a Mom…Always
Big week for the Cornings. Our first and third grade sons both started a brand new school and rode the bus for the first time. Ever. It was epic. It was the end of a chapter of their lives – going from a very small Montessori “cumbaya” environment to the great big local elementary school complete with its […] Read more…
I Am a Working Dog
“Working dogs make excellent pets as long as potential owners realize that these dogs must be given ‘work’ to do. Dogs that are not to be used for their original purpose must be trained from a young age and are best suited to active persons and families. Obedience training,dog sports, informal or novelty shows, and trial work are […] Read more…