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Safe to Watch with the Kids
My brother-in-law sent me this youtube video, which is titled, “The Most Intense Tae Kwon Do Fight Ever.” But the only thing that might get hurt are your laughing muscles. It was especially funny to me, because me and my … Continue reading
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Dear Santa
For the past few years, I’ve been the delegated holiday gift shopper for both my parents and my brother. My parents give me an allowance of $100 per grandkid and $200 per adult child. It’s pretty fun to spend. This … Continue reading
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Letter to Christian at 3 1/2 years
Dear Christian, You are currently infatuated with anything to do with Star Wars, Legos, swords, knights, armor, shields, space ships, guns, castles, fighting, sticks, stick-fighting, play-fighting, wrestling, running, hiding, and our two boy neighbors. Last night in the shower you … Continue reading
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Holiday Photo Rejects
I’ve always been a stickler for holiday cards. It’s a way of reaching out to friends and family at least once a year – catching up and extending good wishes. They’ve become more painful now that I have an extremely … Continue reading
YMCA Asks Breastfeeding Mother to Leave Play Area
I was shocked to hear somebody at that our local YMCA could be so ignorant as to really believe that children should not be exposed to breastfeeding. But Maura was really asked to leave and nurse in the locker room … Continue reading
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November Circle
Here are the songs, transitions, and blessings for November 2011. There are a couple of lantern songs since Martinmas is November 11. We’re celebrating with a camp-out at Oak Canyon. woo hoo! Follow, Follow Me Follow, follow me To the … Continue reading
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Day in the Life of Monday Forest Kindergarten
Not pictured: group snack, handwashing, quiet sit, game, lunch… It’s pretty fun for a job.
Posted in earthroots, forest kindergarten, waldorf
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Modern Antiquities show at the Getty
Drawing from its own strength and its own collection, the new show, “Modern Antiquities†at The Getty Villa cannily enters the Pacific Standard Time (PST) conversation as an unofficial “prequel†exhibition, juxtaposing the works of four major twentieth-century artists (mainly … Continue reading
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Busy Fall Weekend, In Brief
Last weekend, I squeezed in an extra big dose of autumn fun. First, I took Christian to Oak Glen to get a bushel of delicious fresh-picked Jonagold apples and to pick a pumpkin from a patch. I love getting a … Continue reading
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