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Ambivalent on the Last Day of the Summer Vacation

Posted on August 17, 2018 by ANY Texture
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Today is the last day of the summer vacation. The kids are sprawled around the house, lazily going about their own business. It’s our last day to get up late, stay in pajamas until well after mid-day, not have to … Continue reading →

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Gypsy Robe: How My Family Became Part of an Evolving Community Canvas

Posted on March 2, 2018 by ANY Texture
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The tradition of passing on a Gypsy Robe in musical theater productions apparently started on Broadway in 1950. It’s now a part of the Broadway production routine, with clear rules that everyone respects. This tradition is also followed by other … Continue reading →

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Why Everyone Should Consider Hosting an Exchange Student

Posted on March 24, 2017 by ANY Texture
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At the beginning of this school year my daughter’s high school sent a school-wide email, asking families to volunteer to host an exchange student from Japan for one week in March. We thought this sounded like fun and signed up. … Continue reading →

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Our Thanksgiving Tradition: Visualizing Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2016 by AnyTexture
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There are many things to be grateful for, and many ways to express gratitude. And while we should all be continuously thankful for the little miracles of everyday life, it is truly wonderful that Thanksgiving comes once a year, to … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t Make Costumes for My Kids

Posted on November 4, 2016 by AnyTexture
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Halloween came and went, and once again I felt the pang of guilt that washes over me every October. Another year had passed, you see, without me sewing unique costumes for my kids. This year I felt guiltier than ever, … Continue reading →

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When Buying Art Can Change the World

Posted on October 21, 2016 by AnyTexture
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A few weeks ago my eldest daughter, a couple of friends and I were walking back home from a crafts fair in our neighborhood. That day I went to the fair twice. The first time, in the morning, was with … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting | Tagged craft booth, craft shows, life, recycling | Leave a reply

Post-Summer Blues

Posted on September 9, 2016 by AnyTexture
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Summer is over. The days are becoming shorter, sunlight is getting yellower, and the shadows are beginning to stretch. A few trees in my yard are showing reddish tints. I, too, seem to be reaching for a jacket more often. … Continue reading →

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Why Cleaning Up is Good for Kids (And Why you Should Do It, Too!)

Posted on July 1, 2016 by AnyTexture
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What We Did This Week As I mentioned last week, the first big project my kids and I embarked on this summer was The Big Cleanup, by now an annual tradition. Over the last couple of weeks we all worked … Continue reading →

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