Monthly Archives: August 2007

And history isn’t important. . .

Posted on August 25, 2007 by jaimeanne

Current state of education in NYC: English Language Arts (ELA)–very important. Tested each year. Can’t pass grades 3, 5 or 7 if you are severely below grade level. Grammar rules are not taught so students’ mechanics continue to hinder their … Continue reading →

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A Day in Ava’s Life: Part II

Posted on August 25, 2007 by jaimeanne

(I began this post yesterday, but with all of the fun it didn’t get finished until today. . . )   So after cleaning up, I made a list of all of the things that needed to be accomplished before … Continue reading →

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A Day in Ava’s life. . . Part I

Posted on August 24, 2007 by jaimeanne

So it’s 7:30am, Ava’s awake, in my bed (no idea how she got there!) and hitting me. “Hi! Hi! Uh-oh,” she says as she knocks a bottle off the nightstand. I yell politely ask Dan to get her another bottle … Continue reading →

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It’s hard work being so cute

Posted on August 23, 2007 by jaimeanne

Lately this is the trend. . . We had just eaten breakfast, and

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Ahhh. . . A breath of fresh air

Posted on August 20, 2007 by jaimeanne

After 6 long weeks in the summer intensive, I’m now on a week vacation. My sister thinks it’s insane that I have a vacation so soon, but I tell you, I’ve never craved a vacation more! So what’s the plan … Continue reading →

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Gorgeous Picture and Landscape

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Daniel

(courtesy of this New York Times article) All I gotta say is wow! How beautiful is that! This is from an article in the New York Times about luxury train travel, and how it is making a big comeback in … Continue reading →

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What do you look for in a great school?

Posted on August 11, 2007 by jaimeanne

This summer intensive program has challenged my mind in ways I didn’t expect. It’s been rough, but I’ve grown immensely through the painful process.  Now it’s time to start looking ahead.  Within the next few months, I have two options … Continue reading →

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Friday’s Favorites – Fiddler On the Roof – Far From The Home I Love

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Daniel

I’ve loved this song the most out of all the masterful and beautiful songs from Fiddler on the Roof. It touched me the most, and now that I have a daughter of my own, it tugs those heartstrings of mine … Continue reading →

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If You Could Get A Second Master’s, What Would It Be?

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Daniel

I’m at a point in my career where I am going to go for a second master’s degree. The whole world is open to me, I can really choose any master’s program I want. If you had to choose a … Continue reading →

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Ava’s First Words

Posted on August 2, 2007 by jaimeanne

So she’s mastered: Mama, Dada, hi, bye and me.  On to greener pastures, right? So what did she just learn to finally say? Book Fitting for the daughter of a librarian and a principal, two avid bookworms. . .

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