I teach middle school at the gifted center in my town. Students attend one day per week and choose a unit, in which they attend each afternoon for one semester. I have taught units such as The Science of Soils, Stop Motion Animation, and filmmaking. This last semester I taught a sculpture unit called […]
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The Buffalo River My husband and I both backpacked before we had children, but didn’t think our sons would be ready until they were around 8 and 11. Well, they are 9 and 12 and the time is ripe. We want them to experience success, but also feel a little of that famous backpack
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Our family is planning to paddle the Missouri Break Section of the Missouri River in Montana this coming summer. 150 miles over 8 days from Fort Benton, Montana to Kipp Recreation Area, Montana. This section of the Missouri River is designated Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic Riverway. My understanding is that it is managed
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Pepper jelly is a great way to use lots of end of season peppers from the autumn garden. I love to take it to parties during the holidays served on a bed of cream cheese with crackers. I also like to give it to friends as a little ‘I love you gift’. I make
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I feel things. I get all teary and lemon faced over the simplest of things. One of those is shopping at Aldi. Shopping at Aldi isn’t for the faint. It’s busy and hectic, full of children and long lines. However, there are so many things I love about Aldi. Sure, I love the cheap
