Sep 09 2009
Today was the first day of school. Just like any other school day morning we got dressed, ate breakfast, brushed teeth and grabbed the lunches on the way out the door for the walk down the block to the Waldorf school. The kids happily went on their way to their classrooms, even Alice, who would [...]
Sep 09 2009
Tomorrow is the first day of school, for all of us, so I’ve been giving lots of thought to what the rhythm of our days will be. The boys will be at school, but I think it is healthy and conducive to learning to keep some sort of rhythm at home with my daughter, too. [...]
Sep 08 2009
Today my daughter had her first cello lesson. I have to say it was the most positive private lesson experience I have ever had. My family has taken private lessons from teachers in the past, with somewhat mediocre results. My oldest tried saxophone for awhile, but it just didn’t suit him. I took violin, which [...]
Sep 06 2009
Dad days mean that Lula is my true companion. Today we went for a hike and I discovered a new trail in an old familiar park. It was rainy and blustery but it felt good to be out. I promise to be more productive tomorrow.
Sep 05 2009
My family and I try to live with an awareness of the cycles of the year, which isn’t difficult to do in our cozy corner of the Pacific Northwest. We’re grateful for those touchpoints throughout the year that help us to remember where we are and what the earth is doing. In the winter we [...]
