A Message for My Children on Their First Day of School

Dear Olivia and Evan, As I opened my eyes this morning, the realization that you will be starting a new school year at a new school today held me hostage for a moment. Today, you embark on yet another new chapter in your young lives, and as we rode the elevator down from the 17th… Read More A Message for My Children on Their First Day of School

Mandatory Uniform Personality is Optional

The building was a sea of plaid dresses, white button down shirts, knee socks and ties that always seemed to yearn for a bit more length down the torso of boys who seemed constricted by the very fabric draped around their pencil thin necks. During cold winter mornings, on the short walk to school I… Read More Mandatory Uniform Personality is Optional