As a kid my Mom's family had family reunions every other year in random places in the United States. One place we went several times because my great-grandparents had grown up in that area was South Dakota. I remember we would drive up there and then my Mom would use that as a … [Read more...]
The reading curriculum for working parents
Like many other parents, my brother and his wife suddenly found himself with his kids at home and learning online. It was a disaster for them. The district kept changing what was going on, their kids were not learning, and meanwhile both parents were trying to work from home. It … [Read more...]
Old Yeller book club
I was assigned to read Old Yeller in 6th grade. For whatever reason, 6th grade was full of the tragedy books. I read about a childhood best friend dying, a dog dying, and watching someone you love grow old and die. Now that I think about it, that is a traumatizing year of … [Read more...]
Artemis Fowl movie night
I first read Artemis Fowl on my honeymoon. Jeff and I went to London and we spent a fair amount of time searching out obscure bookstores. At one stop I bought a fair number of YA fantasy books, most of these still sit on my shelves. Once my kids were born, I waited for them to be … [Read more...]