Monthly Archives: November 2016

My Election Reflection

Posted on November 22, 2016 by lisakwinkler

I’ve been writing in my head and having trouble finding the words to say, to console, to offer hope instead of fear. I could blame the election results on so many factors, but I’ll leave that to the political analysts. … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Latest Post: Faces in the Trees

Posted on November 12, 2016 by lisakwinkler

When I sit at my kitchen table I witness an amazing panorama of trees through the picture window. I have the impression that most of the trees are in close proximity, although this is not so. Yet the branches of … Continue reading →

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Life Skills 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by lisakwinkler

At a recent dinner, my friend bemoaned that her son, now a college freshman, never learned to write in cursive because his school district stopped teaching it to save money. She’s frustrated that her son can’t read the letters his … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Halloween

Posted on November 2, 2016 by lisakwinkler

It’s time to rethink Halloween. By now parents have raided their kids’ Halloween bags and squirreled away the goodies they like. Children have bartered their candy, swapping less desirable treats for more favorable brands between their siblings and friends. As … Continue reading →

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