Tracyrosen

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• Just Because We Haven’t Posted Lately…

  

  …doesn’t mean we aren’t still eating well and keeping busy! The pictures here are of Jack feeding himself (can you believe it? Feeding himself!) a fig. They... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2011 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Teaching in the Dark

  When I first heard the news – that Line Beauchamp, Quebec’s Education Minister, is presenting a proposal during this weekend’s Liberal party caucus to cut schoo... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 COMMUNITY, SCHOOLING

• Change of Campsite Imminent…

  

  People who know me a little bit know that when I am quiet there is change abrewing. And this stretch of quiet is no different. Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• How Has Your Teaching Practice Changed?

  

  Mine is constantly changing, developing, evolving. I think if my teaching stayed the same for too long, I’d have to question what I was doing: stasis would... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 COMMUNITY, SCHOOLING, SELF EXPRESSION

• On a Sewing Spree

  

  I finally finished the skirt on Saturday! It only took me…oh…3 months. But if I had actually been focused enough to do it in one sitting I bet it would have... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bonding with Jack…

  

  There MUST be an easier way to get him in this thing! Here I am trying to wear Jack while doing some housework (explaining the bare mattress in the background…)... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Eating Well and the Importance of Protein

  

  For the past month or so I have been eating a diet incredibly lean of dairy, grains, legumes, and sugar. My dairy intake is limited to a splash in coffee (almon... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING

• Good Morning Sunshine!

  

  Jack What a brilliant morning! And it is quite welcome after yesterday’s wind, rain, and gloom. I don’t know if it was because of that last night but for the... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Late August Happenings Chez Tracy and Jack

  Jack will be 7 months old in…what day is it today? The 19th? If it is the 19th then 2 days from now will mark 7 months from January 21st. Wow, mama. He’s been... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lamb for Breakfast

  

  When I lived in Korea I got used to eating meat for my morning meal as breakfast was usually leftovers from the night before. This morning I woke Jack up at 6:3... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lunchtime for Tracy & Jack

  

  Oh my I’m loving this. Had no idea what to do with kale so I ripped the leaves off their stocks and stir fried it in coconut oil and sweet onions, then added... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making Sense of Teaching by Starting with Why

  I haven’t read the book so this isn’t a review or commentary on the book but rather a reflection on the idea of starting with why, which just so happens to be... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 SCHOOLING

• Yesterday’s Plan: Epic Fail. Today’s Another Day :)

  

  I’ll explain why in a moment, first I must eat this gorgeous breakfast! Eggs scrambled in olive oil with baby bok choy, spinach, fresh tarragon, fleur de sel,... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Grand Plans for the Day: Skirt and Curry

  

  I have two projects in the works for today: FINISH this skirt already! There’s not much left to do…I don’t think. Problem is my sewing room/office/studio is... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Still Eating Well

  

  last night I had a friend for dinner, a friend who loves his bread and potatoes…and cookies. I’m not eating those things right now. Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• School Discipline, Alternative Schools, Race…

  Yesterday afternoon I was driving in my truck (I love my cherry red pickup truck) with Jack yodelling from the passenger seat when I tuned in to Talk of the... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 SCHOOLING

• Tuna with Coconut Curry and Kiwi

  

  Tuna mixed with Happy Planet Bengali coconut curry sauce and green chili. Scooped into green pepper quarters (ok, fifths). Plate decorated with yellow kiwi and... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Eating Well with Tracy and Jack

  

  I am more than ever giving thought to what I…we…eat. A lot of that has to do with the we part of that sentence. For the past 6 months I have been Jack’s main... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Spinach and Shrimp for Breakfast? Sure!

  

  Who says breakfast has to be toast and cereal? This salad was easy to make, beautiful to look at, and, most importantly, delicious to eat! Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Trusting Your Teachers Should Trump Tech Savvy in Administration

  Do administrators have to be technology-savvy themselves in order to be effective technology leaders in their organizations? I used to think yes, now I think no... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2011 SCHOOLING