Yes - Peggy paints using her head because that’s all she has to work with. And at 83 years old, Margaret "Peggy" Hart is not letting a lifelong handicap keep her from doing what she loves – exploring the world – through art - with a unique device attached to her head.. But before I share Peg’s story, here’s the background [...]
Head-painted by Peg Hart
Yes - Peggy paints using her head because that’s all she has to work with. And at 83 years old, Margaret "Peggy" Hart is not letting a lifelong handicap keep her from doing what she loves – exploring the world – through art - with a unique device attached to her head.. But before I share Peg’s story, here’s the background [...]
Are YOUR Kids Happy?
I’ll turn that question around. Are you happy? How do we really know if, when, and what makes us happy? I know for me, I am happy when things go according to plan and when they don’t, I am miserable. It’s that simple for me, as contrite as it sounds. But back to the original question, Are Your [...]
Are YOUR Kids Happy?
I’ll turn that question around. Are you happy? How do we really know if, when, and what makes us happy? I know for me, I am happy when things go according to plan and when they don’t, I am miserable. It’s that simple for me, as contrite as it sounds. But back to the original question, Are Your [...]
Unsettled by Marc Aronson
Marc Aronson made a guest appearance at my school today!!! Ahhh…two bloggers in the same room – means one thing – who will get the story out first? I actually invited Marc in to discuss his latest book, Unsettled: The Problem of Loving Israel (Ginee Seo Books 2008) with our upper school student body. Just to get an idea of [...]
Unsettled by Marc Aronson
Marc Aronson made a guest appearance at my school today!!! Ahhh…two bloggers in the same room – means one thing – who will get the story out first? I actually invited Marc in to discuss his latest book, Unsettled: The Problem of Loving Israel (Ginee Seo Books 2008) with our upper school student body. Just to get an idea of [...]
Teach Kids About REAL LIFE Heroes: Guest Blogger, Chris Taylor
"I was watching the eleven o’clock news and they said a fire was in the park…" As teachers, librarians - even parents, we all understand that everyday heroes are oftentimes those we try to thread throughout our lesson plans and our everyday lives. We truly want our youngsters to witness - firsthand - those who made and are making our society (and our world) the great [...]
Teach Kids About REAL LIFE Heroes: Guest Blogger, Chris Taylor
"I was watching the eleven o’clock news and they said a fire was in the park…" As teachers, librarians - even parents, we all understand that everyday heroes are oftentimes those we try to thread throughout our lesson plans and our everyday lives. We truly want our youngsters to witness - firsthand - those who made and are making our society (and our world) the great [...]


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