~ The following is dangerously unedited. Godspeed. Prepping for today’s IEP meeting The big one The one where we plan for next year Fifth grade The very last year before … *Cue Jaws Music* … middle school Placement Support Goals No Wait Goals Support Placement Better, yes? Reading reports this morning My stomach in knots … Continue reading »
rollin’
~ I swear I won’t keep talking about roller skating. I promise. But you’re going to have indulge just one more post on the topic. Here’s why. The other day, a reader left a comment on Diary’s Facebook page in response to my post about a classmate’s surprise that Brooke was able to roller skate. This is … Continue reading »
more
* Diary’s Facebook status – yesterday ~ There are studies on what I’m about to write. Lots of them. There are scores of posts out there on the topic, undoubtedly far better written than this one. Certainly they are better referenced and include links to, ya know, sciency stuff — studies and the like. I’ll … Continue reading »
the juicy season
* *hurdling * So that was last night. Katie apparently missed the staff at the hospital and felt that it was time to say hi. She’s good like that. Doesn’t like to let too much time go by between visits. Not to worry, the concussion is mild and, although she feels pretty awful, she is … Continue reading »
of evolution, advocacy, and a colorful patchwork of middle ground
. In formal logic, a contradiction is the signal of defeat, but in the evolution of real knowledge it marks the first step in progress toward a victory. ~ Alfred North Whitehead ~ I’ve been struggling with this post. Wait, I take that back. I’ve been struggling with the ideas that I am going to … Continue reading »
the golden hat
If we don’t believe that anything is possible for our children, who will? * Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Margret Ericsdottir, Director of the Golden Hat Foundation. Going into the conversation, I knew almost nothing about the foundation. I knew that it involved the beautiful, talented and gracious Kate Winslet. … Continue reading »
here there and everywhere
* Dear readers, I’m fighting the clock. Again. I need more time. I’ve got so much I want to tell you. I still have to finish writing about my incredible conversation with Margret Ericsdottir, founder of this … … so that I can tell you about the driving force behind their mission. (Hint – it … Continue reading »
value
* Since the moment last Monday when I was sitting at my desk in downtown Boston and a colleague shouted, “What the Hell just happened?” I’ve run through the expected gamut of emotions. I’ve been scared. I’ve been angry. I’ve been sad. I’ve been worried. I’ve been defiant. I’ve been resilient. And then something else … Continue reading »
boston strong
* Today we open our doors. ~ Today we are one. ~ Today we lean on each other. ~ Today we hurt. Today we mourn. ~ Today we take stock. Today we begin to heal. ~ Today we rebuild. ~ Today we redefine bravery. Today we celebrate it. ~ Today we recognize beauty. Today we … Continue reading »
what they can’t take
~ Dear Terrorist, Pay attention. This is how this is going to go. You had me exactly where you wanted me this morning. I was terrified. Because of you, we are ‘sheltered’ in our home. As per police orders, the door is locked, the alarm is on, and we are staying away from the windows. … Continue reading »
