it’s getting that time of year – I wake up to my alarm – and Christmas music is playing – on the positive, it gets me up quickly to shut the thing off:)

“Raising a Princess” – By John Croyle – loved this book – even though I don’t have a princess of my own to raise:) just a great book about the values parents should be teaching their children – for girls, that they’re beautiful, they’re loved, that they are free to become whatever their heart desires in the services of a greater good – Croyle talked a lot about modeling behavior – that you can’t teach patience if you’re not patient – definitely reminded me of my walk before my students

I also read more in a book on traveling to boston – and a book on identifying sea shells from the florida gulf coast – both very useful reads in light of my adventures:)

happy novel writing, first posting, and other sundry activities you pursue

maf