Parenting has to be the hardest yet most gratifying job in the world! I remember reading and reading during my first pregnancy about each trimester, the labor, delivery, and so on. But when my perfect little china doll was born my first thought was , “Oh my gosh! What do I [...]
Archive for July, 2008
You’re Not Alone: Asking Stupid Questions About Parenting
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged advice on parenting, family, parenting, questions about children, raising children, single parenting on July 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Good Old Days
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged childhood, childhood memories, children's games, friends, the olden days on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Going back to one’s home town as an adult leads to a flood of memories. As I approach my village, I look for the white picket fence, the landmark to my street that I have known all my life. I played in that yard as many others did in our neighborhood. My favorite memory in [...]
Free to the first ….
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged computers and music, free lesson, music education, music lessons, piano, piano lessons on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I have had many hits on my page about virtual piano lessons. So, as I predicted, the interest is out there. I am offering a free lesson to the first person willing to give it a try. Write me a note and we can coordinate a time. No gimmick, just fun. [...]
Man’s Best Friend
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged beagle, dogs, labrador, man's best friend, pets on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is Louie. What a great companion! He greets me at the door, without fail, faster than any family member, is happy to eat whenever I eat, never refuses to take a walk and get some exercise, and always gives unconditional love. What a guy!
Whenever Louie is with me people stop to [...]
Music Computer Games for Kids
Posted in children and music, computers and music, music education, music games, tagged blackboard, computer games, fun for kids, music education, music games, parent ideas on July 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Without a doubt, kids love to spend time on the computer. As parents, choosing creative solutions to channel this desire is important.
The link below is to my blackboard site. Blackboard is a site offered to teachers to use as an enrichment tool along with their teaching. I bring laptops into my [...]
Skype
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cell phones, making long distance calls, phone, skype, telephone, using the internet on July 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Want to save lots of money on your long distance phone bill? Use Skype.
Skype is a free internet down load and easy to use. Open the link below and follow the step by step guide.
You can call anywhere in the world free if the person you are calling also has skype. But [...]
Virtual Piano Lessons
Posted in children and music, music education, parents and music, piano, tagged free, music education, piano, piano lessons, piano teacher, teacher on July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Want a piano lesson on line? Check out the Virtual piano icon under “pages” on the right hand side. Very cool and I am ready to go!
A Letter From Poland
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged foreign relationships, poland, rotary exchange, youth exchange on July 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It was a bit ironic. Yesterday I wrote about how the Rotary youth exchange had changed my life. Then, this morning, I opened my e-mail to find a lovely letter from my Polish exchange student from three years ago. How time flies! It felt like just yesterday when she came to our town as a [...]
Rotary Youth Exchange Has Changed Our Lives
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged exchange students, Japan, New Zealand, rotary, rotary club, rotary exchange, travel on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Being Italian, I grew up up with noisy family gatherings, meals that lasted until it was time for the next, and a home that was always open to everyone. I loved the bustle of preparing for the gatherings and the excitement of the events.
As an adult, I continue enjoying a lively home. When [...]
How Our Family Travel All Began
Posted in Paris, travel with children, tagged children's literature, international travel, Monet, reading to children, traveling with children on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Our family has become very interested in international travel. It all began years ago with a lovely picture book “Linnea in Monet’s Garden”. I read this book many times to my daughter when she was young and each time I said, “Someday we will visit Paris and go to Monet’s garden.” [...]
