Waiting
It is the waiting time of year. Waiting for the first snow. Waiting for the leaves to fall off that last tree in front of the house. (and hoping it […]
Entries by Hayden Bird
Champions: Nature or Nurture?
Yesterday was a good day. Serena Williams won her 7th Wimbledon singles title. It was also her 22nd Majors title tying her with Steffi Graf for most wins in the […]
Swish!
As the NBA finals get underway, I am digging out my copy of my favorite basketball book! The Crossover by Kwame Alexander This book is a perfect mix of basketball […]
In Memoriam
Memorial Day can be loads of fun with barbecues and parties and celebrating the return of summer (plus an extra day off from work or school!) It is also an […]
Children of Courage
Building Your Toolkit What’s On My Bookshelf Inspiring Action Children of Courage May 12, 2017 Earlier this week I blogged about what I call “ordinary courage.” But there’s also extraordinary […]
Ordinary Courage
So you want to talk to your kid about courage? Or maybe your kid comes to you and asks what courage means. Either way, here’s a book that is rich […]
Profiles in Courage
Today Barack Obama received a Profiles in Courage Award. In his speech he talked about what courage means. He talked about representatives to Congress who voted to protect health care […]
Skin Deep Beauty
Tis graduation season. Time for young people across the country to shine. Girls in party dresses, sparkly shoes, glamour makeup. Looking their best. Feeling their best. A few years ago […]
Worms!
Earth Day 2017 has come and gone. Trees and grass are greening up. The soil is coming to life after spending the last few months in a frozen state. Before […]
Ode to Teachers
Tomorrow is May Day. The school year enters the home stretch. There is testing to be completed, curriculum units to be completed, grading to be completed….I share with you a […]