Tag Archives: children

The Day I Hit The Same Deer Twice

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Barb Knowles

Oscar Wilde said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  However, I think Chris McGeown may not agree, so check out his most recent post where he mentions his car accident involving a moose.  When I read that post, I remembered … Continue reading →

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Things To Change

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I just read the latest from one of my favorite bloggers at The Zen Hiker.  He talks about the cool side of the pillow.  Except he says it better than that.  Immediately I thought about things I promised myself I would … Continue reading →

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The Missing Minute

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Barb Knowles

Children have such a different perspective about everything than adults do.  I cognitively know that as a fact, but am still surprised when I hear it first hand. The other night my 10-year old grandson was talking with me via … Continue reading →

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This is what happens when you don’t know science words in Spanish…

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Barb Knowles

I’m fluentish in Spanish.  And I like making up words in other languages. Actually, I like making up words in English, too.  As an example, I tell my students that I am not an abuelita, I’m an abueloca.  For non-fluentish … Continue reading →

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