Nostalgic School Bus Memories

Empty school bus seats with numerous colorful backpacks placed on and under them

Backpacks fill the seats of an empty school bus in sunlight Last week, in my blog about field trips https://wp.me/paArEe-1r3 I mused that I could probably write a whole blog about my love for riding the school bus. Challenge accepted. I’ll mention again that I was a walker, so riding the school bus was not a … Continue reading Nostalgic School Bus Memories →

Do You Have Your Permission Slip?

Yellow school bus driving on a rural road with colorful autumn trees

A yellow school bus drives along a winding road surrounded by vibrant fall foliage. It’s been more years than I like to think about since my kid was in school, but I recently sent a text message before a family outing saying, “Don’t forget your permission slip and a sack lunch.” (I think I’m amusing … Continue reading Do You Have Your Permission Slip? →

Happy Easter!

originally published April 20, 2019 My mom’s middle name could have been Holiday Festive, and regardless of the occasion, she could produce appropriate tableware, costumes/outfits, and decorations at a moment’s notice. She was the queen of making something out of nothing. She was also one of the first people in our neighborhood to make an “egg tree” … Continue reading Happy Easter! →