It’s Official

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Well, I’m done for. I’ll never be able to take another job, move out of the state of Washington, or even move into a condo when I’m so old and decrepit that I can’t get up and down the stairs. The reason is: We’ve made too many memories in the [...]

A Castle in the Park

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When a little boy comes home with his grandpa from the park and tells you he played in a castle, you might ought to believe him.

Come with Me to the Farm

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We went to the farm yesterday. This is what we saw.

This is grandson David.  I’ve told you about him. This is the reason that you haven’t seen very many new posts on my blog. I’ve been really, really busy with David.  I’ve been working this summer, too. So, between David [...]

Old-Fashion, Simple Pleasures

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The fun of having a grandchild vist is revisitng (Again for the third time: once as a child, once with my sons, and now again with my grandchildren) some of the simple pleasures, that in this fast-paced, modern world, tied to work and the present economy, have often been taken for [...]

Her Name is Cora

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I don’t know what she looks like, blond hair or brown. But I heard her heartbeat. What a wonder…… Cora, your grandmother is looking forward to your arrival. She bought a pretty dress for you. Take your time, baby girl, and grow strong. Love Grandma.

A Father’s Day Message for My Son

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Steven, I want to tell you what a wonderful man and father I think you are. The biggest gift you can give your children is your presence and active participation. I see this in you all the time. I saw you take little David rock climbing (and you’re a really [...]

Birthday

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It’s my birthday.

Saint or Sinner

Self Portrait II, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
Yesterday, I overheard a student referring to me as a “wonderful person.” Now you might think that such kind words would make me feel fuzzy and warm all over and make me take pride in “WHO” I am. But I’m not so sure. In fact, I felt a [...]

Isaac Said ‘Bird’

Isaac Said Bird, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
I’m not a speech pathologist nor an expert on early childhood. But one of the wonderful things about teaching in higher education is that the experts, who do know, often work right across the hall. I asked my colleague to give one or two suggestions that parents could [...]

Cookies and Milk

Francis with cookies, originally uploaded by Gail Coulter.
It’s been a stressful week. The Stimulus Bill, income taxes coming due, life coming fast towards the middle of our foreheads, right between the eyes (you know what it looks like for you). Let’s just take a break. Cookies and milk sounds like a good idea. Cookies right [...]