Fall fires are the best– warm enough so we can remain outdoors under a clear night sky in early November when our mountain tops begin to collect snow. I needed this bonfire tonight, to be surrounded by a lot of really good people, to watch big kids looking after little kids with the random adult… Continue reading Fall Fires, Full Moons, and Other F Words
You watched me walk in with three young children; we had a soccer game later that evening which meant the best I could do after work was to drive to the town where our game would be played to first have dinner. A third one was thrown in the mix as his mom, a hard-working… Continue reading Christopher and Dana Reeve blog, October 31, 2017: Dear Well Meaning Couple at the Restaurant…
Tomorrow, a soccer team of girls I truly love mostly because of time spent in my classroom will play in the rain against another talented team of girls, probably equally adored by other people, families and teachers. Our team won their first round last week also in the rain in penalty kicks after two ten… Continue reading On Pumpkins, Play-offs, and Potential
We met the man on the left pouring the wine in this classic 1980’s photo at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA. George Holiday is not his real name, but it should be given his movie star older man handsomeness and charm. My friend and English teacher colleague, Jen Whitcher, and I were at the… Continue reading Sometimes the Best Professional Development Happens in George’s Bistro
There is no doubt that we are giving this parenting gig our best effort; however, in those moments when we realize just how badly a situation could have turned out, we shake our heads in disbelief at how we could have been so stupid. See the kids in this picture, smiling, wearing protective head gear,… Continue reading Christopher and Dana Reeve Blog, October 12, 2017: Parenting Risk Taking and Mistake Making
I’ve been reading a lot of powerful “Me Too” moments which have gone viral since this weekend in reaction to the sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein himself and the Harvey Weinsteins of the world. I almost chose not to share my own three “Me Too” moments based on an interesting article by the… Continue reading “Me Too” Memories
I didn’t know this was a thing– this Day of the Girl, an international day to celebrate girl children born around the world, a day to combat gender inequity, day to break the cycle of discrimination, and empower young people everywhere to promote human rights. Not only am I embarrassed that I did not know… Continue reading Day of the Girl
Some of my least favorite parenting occurs immediately following our arrival home after school, after the after school program pick up, maybe even after having stopped for the mail or a few items at the grocery store. When both our children were still strapped in the 5 point harness, they hung out for a few… Continue reading Missing the 5 Point Harness
When I started writing for the Reeve Foundation a little over a year ago, I rarely heard feedback from readers beyond “sharing” or “liking” on social media. However, lately, I’ve been receiving mail, not exactly fan mail, but more like the ‘Dear Abby of Paralysis and Marriage.’Only, I don’t exactly feel like any kind of… Continue reading Christopher and Dana Reeve Blog, October 2, 2017: The Nitty, Gritty, Sometimes Ugly Truth
I did not grow up in the town where I am now a teacher, but Homecoming always makes me smile. One, I am reminded of those Homecoming weekends of my youth, filled with soccer and football games, bonfires, and “remember whens” with friends. I remember catching up with coaches who pushed us hard, teachers… Continue reading Homecoming…
Heather Ehrman Krill: The "Write" Kind of Coach 