My sister teaches here - they are a private, tuition-free middle school that provides a nurturing and safe environment for low-income kids to excel academically and in life. It is fantastic program with a student-teacher ratio of 10-1. They are privately funded and, like many, have been hit hard by our struggling economy. Unfortunately, due... Continue Reading →
When a child dies
Yesterday I picked my teenage son up from school and took him to McDonalds on the way home. While sitting at the drive-thru, we saw many kids from his high school walking home. I noticed 2 boys walking together and for some reason thought to ask my son if he knew them. My son said... Continue Reading →
7 Things
It's no secret that I am on a journey of self discovery - more recently getting more conscious about myself, my choices, and my life. The truth is, it's a double-edged sword. One of the the areas in which I have gained some clarity is around what I want for my life. I can honestly... Continue Reading →
The Book of Bad Choices
I was working on my laptop at the dining room table the other day when my 9 year old daughter came running downstairs with some paper in-hand, asking if she could talk to me. She sat down in the chair next to me and told me that I needed to pay attention for this. I... Continue Reading →
Life: Version 2.0 