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Tag Archives: News
Parents of Sandburg Freshmen-Top 10 things you need to know
It can be an exciting(and stressful) time in our lives, sending our eldest off to a new school to embark on the next level of their educational careers. That was me three years ago (and two years ago, and … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Kids, Life, Parenting, school, Uncategorized
Tagged Freshman, Moms, News, Orland Park, sandburg, tips, top 10
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Goodbye, Whitney Houston
Her voice was like no other. Her songs bring me back to various times in my childhood and the news of her death just made me shake my head.
Posted in Everything else, Kids, Music, Uncategorized
Tagged death, empowering, How Will I Know, life, News, rest in peace, talent show, Tonti School, voice, Whitney Houston
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Snow Much Fun!
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am super excited about the news of the long-awaited arrival of a real snowfall! There is just something about the way the snow blankets everything, making even the simplest of backyard … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Kids, Parenting
Tagged Fun, kids, life, News, Orland Park, Snow Day
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Children First: Rally Brings Together Parents, Citizens and Teachers
Last night over 200 people gathered at the Administration building for a rally before the negotiation meeting took place. I was there and was immediately impressed with the community togetherness that was displayed by the simple act of standing for … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Family, Parenting, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged children, communication, contract negotiations, District 135, kids, News, Orland Park
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Osama, Obama Word To Your Mama Drama
It started with a late night phone call from my sister who sounded disturbed. She said that Osama Bin Ladin had been killed. I was still half asleep and replied “What? Obama?” “No” She said “Osama, not Obama. Obama … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged death, drama, kids, life, mama, News, Obama, Osama, Osama Bin Ladin, Politics
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Pepper Spray + 8 year old=WTF???
This morning I stumbled upon an article in the Associated Press about a young boy who was pepper sprayed at school. I have to admit that at first I chuckled because my warped mind went directly to the scene in … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged 8-year-old, AP, Associated Press, Colorado, Mace, News, parenting, pepper spray, school
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Farewell to Elizabeth Taylor
The Hollywood Legend died today at the age of 79. This video made me smile while remembering this beautiful and gifted actress. It is from her November 1954 appearance on the program “What’s My Line?”. And another from “A Place … Continue reading
Posted in Everything else, Uncategorized
Tagged actress, beauty, dead, death, Elizabeth Taylor, legend, Liz Taylor, News, talented
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