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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Mending Fences

The parent who caused the problem which was discussed in the previous post came in yesterday to apologize to Mom, explaining that he has PTSD and experiences difficulty with new situations. Mom accepted his apology, and is looking forward to working with him to help his daughter R have an enjoyable... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

No Shelter

Yesterday was the first day of school for students. A parent arrived after school to pick up his daughter from Kindergarten. For the first time in her career, my Mom had to call the police on a parent because he appeared to be under the influence. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Foreign Language

There was a time when school was a safe place. A place where a child could grow and develop a lifelong love of learning. Sadly, school is no longer a safe place. Some disgruntled parents are calling for the resignation of one of Mom’s colleagues, following some false accusations being made against... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 6, 2010

Winds Of Change

My brother has recently accepted a permanent position as an aide at a different elementary school. He will begin the school year soon. However, if he finds a job in the business world, he will quit his job at the school. The principal is aware of this and is fine with it. How my brother's departure... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 2, 2010

Helping Hands

California is a state with many resources. Sadly, the serious problem of homelessness does not discriminate against anyone. Homelessness is an epidemic. Homelessness is a problem that knows no boundary. I was just watching a documentary about homeless children in Orange County, California. It is so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Kickoff!

I am so excited! My Redskins season tickets arrived yesterday. Before too long, the heat and humidity of summer will be replaced by the cool breezes of fall. I can't wait for the start of football season. Sports brings out the child in us all, doesn't it? Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 26, 2010

Much Too Young

A friend of mine said that her friend’s son was killed in the storm. He was only six years old. Please keep the family in your prayers. Thank you so much! Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

Tell Me A Story

Mom is reading to Baby Lura. She does the character voices like a pro! I wonder if the ability to do character voices is a job requirement in elementary school. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Out

Watching baseball on television takes me back to my childhood. Many of my Sunday afternoons were spent on a ballfield being a supportive sister. If only those carefree days of summer could have stayed with us forever! Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Color Your World

Mom gets alot done at school during the summer. I am also thrilled to share that a friend who is an artist is so appreciative of things Mom has helped her with that she wants to paint a mural at Mom's school! Sign in to see full entry.

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