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Find what the Future Holds

My first school reunion brings new understanding of what the school gave me.

Grand-chickens!

Caring for chickens makes surprising links, and new learning.

Word Perfect

Delightful words to add to your vocabulary!

Have you ever tried to celebrate a festival, dear to your heart, in an environment where no one else is celebrating it? I thought I was used to it, having lived in countries that didn’t celebrate Christmas. Thanksgiving is always more difficult. I celebrate it because North American Thanksgivings are the only national holidays I… Continue reading Thanksgiving Week

Should Grandparents be allowed to say “no”?

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The answer is probably “no”. (This is a true story.) The telephone rings. You know that ominous feeling? With trepidation, I (the adult education manager) answer it. “I’m sorry that I’ll have to withdraw from the embroidery class” the voice says. The voice is attached to Mrs Smith, a retired woman who absolutely loves embroidery,… Continue reading Should Grandparents be allowed to say “no”?