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• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, #798

  I swear…..my kids’ spelling homework is the bane of my existence.  It is such repetitive work, and I wonder if they retain the spelling words after the test... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Thrift Shop, #797

  

  You’ve all heard the expression that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”  Well, I have discovered the true meaning of those words this week. Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• These Eyes, #796

  

  They say that eyes are the window to a soul.  So many times I think about this phrase, because I have known these words to hold true over and over again.  Eyes... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Musical Instrument Recognition for Young Children

  

  Happy Tuesday, blog readers!  It is time for another music activity for you to share with your children at home.  Today, we will be helping young children... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Ironic, #795

  

  Sometimes life’s really small details strike me, and I love finding myself staring at funny ironic moments.  That was the case yesterday as I was heading out... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Candle in the Wind, #794

  Last night, I went to Shabbat services.  I’m not a typical Shabbat service goer for many reasons…mostly because my son cannot manage an evening  where he has... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Wasting My Time, #793

  I have a total whiny gripe that I know my readers will understand and commiserate with me on.  What is up with doctors who make you wait for endless amounts of... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bloodletting, #792

  No time to write today!  I’m scheduled to have some blood work done this morning right after I drop the kids off at school.  I hate needles being poked into my... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• This is What We Need to Build a Sukkah, #791

  

  I had such a fun morning yesterday, as I was so happy to teach all of my morning classes in a Sukkah!  If you don’t know what a Sukkah is, here is Wikipedia’s... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hot Blooded, #790

  My son is ill, and my daughter has quite a condition, too.  She is sick with jealousy.  He has a fever, a runny nose, a cough…the works, so of course, he is... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Musical Bean Bags

  

  Happy Tuesday everyone!  Today, I have a simple and fun musical bean bag activity for all of you to try at home.First, you will need some bean bags. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Manic Monday, #789

  Usually when I write blog, I reflect back on the previous day.  Nine times out of ten, there is something about the day that strikes me, and there is no effort... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Egg Man, #788

  Yesterday, my family and I celebrated the holiest Jewish holiday of the year…Yom Kippur.  On this day, able-bodied adults fast, and we are supposed to do so to... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• While My Guitar Gently Weeps, #787

  I am dreading going to Yom Kippur services today.  Here it is…the day I’m supposed to be talking to G-d and asking for forgiveness for all of the sins I have... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Basket Case, #786

  

  I love writing about my son when he graduates and receives a new belt in his karate class.  These are the best posts, because not only am I so proud of him,... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• New Music from Songstress Spotlight Band: High Tyde

  

  You all may remember High Tyde, the very first Songstress Spotlight band that I ever wrote about.  (Click HERE to read that very first article and great... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• A Drum Circle of Friends

  

  Hello blog readers!  It’s Tuesday, and time for another fun-filled musical activity.  For this activity, you will need a group of four or more children... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Just Called to Say I Love You, #784

  We received the miracle of all phone calls yesterday.  My son had a playdate, and the mother called us later in the evening just to tell us how well-mannered ou... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Cleaning Out My Closet, #783

  

  Cleaning out a closet is such a physical and emotional endeavor.  I’m not talking about cleaning out a closet in a profound or metaphysical way. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bad Bad Leroy Brown, #782

  Today I have to write about a topic that is hard for me to write about.  I am a teacher, and I love all the children I teach from the bottom of my heart. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 SELF EXPRESSION