Last week my niece invited me to the Dedication Ceremony for her son, my nephew, Blaze. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make it due to prior commitments. As I looked at what needed to happen, I saw that I would be able to attend, to finally be able to… Continue reading A Dedication of Love
Author: frank
This is my story as I move through my life as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, educator, photographer and so on. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Traveling Again
Traveling again to attend my nephew’s dedication (christening). So off to bed early to be able to be wide awake for it tomorrow morning. Happy Saturday everyone.
A Little Tempering this Week
Another fun week in the kitchen. We had some tried and true, chicken. Some not so often, crab. Something new none of us have ever had, bulgur. A little somethin’ somethin’ from Texas, casserole. Plus a couple of desserts, one being a special one in honor of Valentines Day, the other a classic. Below are… Continue reading A Little Tempering this Week
A Little Hard to Get
Happy Valentines Day Everyone! It is hard to believe my husband and I met just shy of 20 years ago. If someone had told me he was going to be my one, I’m not sure I would have believed them. You see, it was not love at first sight. Or 2nd. Or 3rd. Or, well… Continue reading A Little Hard to Get
Joe Biden, Good for Democracy?
Joe Biden was on fire during the State of the Union on Tuesday! One could see he was in his element once he got warmed up. There were a few flops, but there always are during this annual soirée. It was genius, in my opinion, how he handled the juvenile hecklers in the room, and… Continue reading Joe Biden, Good for Democracy?
Four Out of Five Isn’t Too Bad, Right?
This week saw a lot of leftovers. Although we are down to usually three or four for dinner, sometimes a couple more around the table, I still cook for at least six people. Old habits die hard, but it makes for some great next day lunches, or an evening off to eat a leftover of… Continue reading Four Out of Five Isn’t Too Bad, Right?
It is State of the Union Night
Watching the State of the Union this evening. I hope you too are watching.
Education is Political
It is interesting how many educators don’t make the connection of what we do to the politics of the day. This week I attended the ESEA conference. The main focus of the conference is how to work within Title schools and assisting students living in poverty. The politicians make the rules and how to spend… Continue reading Education is Political
New Year, New Recipes
After a hiatus of sorts, my kitchen mojo is back. For about six weeks I just wasn’t in the mood to cook or bake. The feels had just poofed away. About ten days ago, the bug to get back in the kitchen hit me again. I sat down that Sunday to peruse my stack of… Continue reading New Year, New Recipes
Conference Rejuvenation
This week is the ESEA Conference in Indianapolis. I’m glad it is here because I can sleep in my own bed every night, but also sad it is here because I already know this city. The conference will last all week with several thousand attendees. Today was a pre conference day with policy makers, the… Continue reading Conference Rejuvenation
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 