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A pandemic anniversary. I have been at school on some memorable, challenging days. April 20, 1999. The day of the Columbine High School shooting. My first year of teaching. September 11, 2001. My husband was less than a month into his teaching career, a couple of buildings away. He called my classroom to ask if it was real. December 14,… Read More
Are you ready for some simple strawberry scones? This recipe will help you ditch the intimidation factor and enjoy this slightly old-fashioned treat at home. One of my favorite celebratory meals is afternoon tea. I love that by design, you get to sample bits and bites of different sweet and savory treats. I love that, in the US, at least,… Read More
The Color Street Spring 2021 collection is here. Just in time to spring forward in many parts of the country, these new nails strips are sure to brighten your day. There are several new additions to the Color Street Spring 2021 catalog, as well as some returning favorites. So if you are looking for something to help you spring clean… Read More
Do you need some Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread – or Muffins? When I was a kid, moms showed up at soccer games and the like with wedges of oranges, with the peel still attached. We used to fit the peel under our lips and make goofy smiles with our bright “teeth.” As a ballet dancer, we were careful to choose… Read More
Do You Need Julia’s Best Banana Bread? Do you have slightly soft, somewhat bruised bananas sitting on your counter? No matter how much I try to just buy the exact right amount, I always seem to have one or two. When that happens, I peel and slice them and pop them in my freezer (link). When I have a total… Read More
Do you have a favorite pavlova recipe? Pavlovas are a magical food. A few pedestrian ingredients are transformed into something ethereal – and much, much more than the sum of its parts. My mom was a somewhat typical midwestern cook and baker in the 70’s. She made meringue pies and gelatin desserts and all sorts of other fluffy concoctions. But… Read More
What do I get asked the most? How to get into college Dear Class of 2024: You have finished your first semester of high school. I’m guessing it’s not exactly what you thought it would be a year ago. And while some of that is because of this constantly evolving health crisis keeping everyone at home, some of it is… Read More
If there ever was a year we needed this holiday, it’s this one. So I hope you embrace Galentines Day 2021. Yet conditions in many places still make it too-soon to plan in person gatherings like a typical Galentines Day celebration. So it’s time to rethink this soul-feeding, girl-time celebration for our physically-distant world. Here are some ideas to rethink this… Read More
Are you surviving high school 2020? Pre-2020, I usually described my job in public education like this: “I enjoy helping students find a pathway that fulfills them – and it’s never boring, never the same thing twice.” While those sentiments still ring true, more recently I’ve been telling people that my job is “herding invisible cats.” I have a sense… Read More
