Why are those two words never paired together? I've been reading about families who try to create environments that might coax their sons to write more. So I think it's time to share how we dealt with writing, when my son was growing up. I never really paid a lot of attention to Michael's penmanship … Continue reading Boys & Writing: Our Journey
Yes, this is long overdue, but we had a busy couple of months... I spent 7 packed days last month in Nicaragua. Michael, my Peace Corps Volunteer son, worked with his girlfriend's family to make my stay so enjoyable. The people were so friendly on the plane as we approached Nicaragua. I noticed how loud … Continue reading Nicaragua in December – Managua & LaPaz
Michael called at 9 a.m. to ask if I had been watching the news. I hadn't. I had barely poured my cup of coffee! He went on to tell me that he'd just felt an earthquake in Nicaragua and wanted to know what I could find out about it. He said that reports were that … Continue reading “Mom! It’s an Earthquake!”
When we lived in Alaska, a small horse stable was located on the outskirts of the Air Force base. We'd have to pass it everyday, as we drove in toward the neighborhoods. Alyssa was mesmerized. She and Ron would identify which horses were out in the pasture. As winter approached, the horses spent a little more … Continue reading Following a Passion
Nicaragua...really? For HOW long? What's a mom to do when their child grows up and wants to go somewhere a little....dangerous? Learn to meditate is one option. But I'll have to save that for another post. Accept that always talking about our lives in terms of "adventures," actually sunk in. And so Michael wanted an … Continue reading Nicaragua? Really? For How Long??
Yes, sometimes we sound a tad dramatic. The end of an era? Really? But as I sat in that theater with my 22 year old son, I couldn't help but reminisce. This wasn't just a book series. It was ingrained in our lives. The Harry Potter series captured our imagination. For years! Harry was … Continue reading Harry Potter… and the end of an Era
Today, Michael graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University! His degree is Mass Communications - Journalism with a minor in Anthropology. We are so proud of him! He had a wonderful experience at Texas State, even though it started out a little rocky. He was always on the Dean's List, he joined a bunch … Continue reading Michael’s Graduation
“Professor Garbor, I have some bad news. I never checked the expiration on my passport and it expired months ago. So we’re working on getting a new one and it looks like I’ll be on the flight on Thursday, instead of Monday. I am soo sorry. Is this going to mess everything up?” I don't … Continue reading NOTHING is Ever Simple!
That's what Michael's future holds for him! We've been looking around for internships for Michael as he's in his Junior year at Texas State University. We considered one in Spain, since he's studied Spanish for years now. That internship was at a large hotel in Barcelona with pay! But how can that even compare that … Continue reading Pirate Ships, Archaeology, and Belize!
Earlier, I wrote about Michael going away to college. Well, the "living in the dorms" part didn't happen. Texas State had a record number of students this year and in the first time in history were unable to house all freshman and sophomore students in the dorms, as is their rule. We were so bummed. … Continue reading Texas State OVERBOOKED!!!
Our experience with Michael and college isn't traditional. Not much about his upbringing was - so why start now, right? Michael was just accepted to a 4 year University (Texas State) with no SAT test, no ACT test, and no formal studies as a child. So how did this happen? Michael was unschooled. At about … Continue reading Sending Michael to College
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