Category Archive: Children

Oct
29

What really matters? Listening.

‎What I heard while multi-tasking the other day: Nora: Today, in school, we learned what matters. Me: So what matters? Nora: What? Me: What matters? What did you learn? Nora: Dad! We learned what MATTER IS!

May
31

15 Minutes

Emma and Nora, I guess the lesson to be learned here is that you just never know. Right? I mean . . . 15 minutes.  That’s not nearly enough time.  But at least I get the chance to do this.  Not many do.  And so, I’m going to leave you with this: I love you. …

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Feb
23

Teaching Courage

Feb
22

Dear SCF School Board, and Community:

A letter from the teachers: “Cowardice asks the question, is it safe?  Expediency asks the question, is it politic?  Vanity asks the question, is it popular?  But conscience asks the question, is it right?  And there comes a time when one must take a position, that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one …

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Feb
20

Signs of a Wisconsin Revolution

Oct
28

How do you scare your kids?

How do you scare your kids?

Courtesy The Onion I might add: “Hey! What’s this swimming in the toilet?” “The cat just barfed . . .and it’s your turn.” “Did you remember to unhook the dog from the hitch before we left?” “Mom wants you, and she’s got a list.”

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