Archive for June, 2012
« Previous Entries Monday, June 25th, 2012The Weekend Brought Good News!
Over the weekend, we were at a friends house for a barbecue and Lee received a phone call with some amazing news. He came over to me and said: “take a ride with me – this party needs some more things from the store and I need to tell you some something.” When we got […]
Monday, June 25th, 2012The Words We Choose
I love literature and languages. I enjoy writing and reading other people’s work too. And it’s no secret that I love the Internet. But I don’t love when people use the Internet to tear other people down because of their own hurt feelings or secret agendas. And how do I teach children not to engage […]
Thursday, June 21st, 2012Ryan’s Going Home Tomorrow!
We are thrilled to hear good news today – Ryan is going home tomorrow (fingers crossed). He responded to a new medicine given late yesterday and was well today. I spoke to him on the phone and he was cheerful and happy (like usual). Thank you for all the prayers.
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012Ryan Update
Ryan is still in the hospital. I went afterschool today and he seems a lot worse than Sunday. If you have a moment, please pray for Ryan’s health to be restored.
Saturday, June 16th, 2012Update on Ryan
On Saturday, we went to the festival at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. My godson, Ryan was stung by a bee and hade a terrible reaction. At first, we thought he had an allergy to something in the park so we moved from the area. When he appeared to be having signs of a slight […]
Friday, June 15th, 2012Flag Day – A Bit Late
I just read this message now and although it’s a bit late I’ll post it anyway: I have been meaning to ask you where you got your flag – it’s very bright and can you tell me how to put the holder into the brick? Is it hard to do. I bought the flag from […]
Thursday, June 14th, 2012When You Aren’t Looking, They Grow Up
It’s the end of the school year and time for summer. Today while my seventh grade students were taking their last test of the year and I looked at them. I mean really looked at them. Some still had the baby faces I met them with last year, but some were changing right before […]
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012Brooklyn Crab – New Red Hook Restaurant
The Brooklyn Crab opened this weekend and it was fantastic! First, the place looks like a beach crab house that you would see in Long Island, NY. Second, the place has a good vibe. The bartenders and wait staff are all upbeat and friendly. Third, the food is delicious. They have an area out […]
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012Congressman Grimm’s Smoke Screen
We have the Internet to communicate faster and more effectively. It’s surprising to see a politician using the Internet to call out a school leader. Aren’t politicians suppose to be working hand in hand with educators? I was surprised to see Congressman Michael Grimm’s tweet: Really Mr. Grimm? You blasted the principal of PS 90 […]
Monday, June 11th, 2012Brooklyn Principal Uses Good Judgement on Graduation Song
In Brooklyn there isn’t a lot of controversial news right now, so the media has chosen to go on the attack at the principal of PS 90, Ms. Greta Hawkins. Hawkins decided that the graduation song, “Proud to Be an American” also known as “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood was not appropriate for her […]
Sunday, June 10th, 201218th Avenue Feast 2012
Everyone keeps asking, “Is there going to be a feast on 18th Avenue this year?” or emailing and asking me to tell them if they should come in for the Feast of Santa Rosalie. THE FEAST IS ON! Aug. 23 to Sept. 2nd 2012 on 18th Avenue between 67th to 75th streets See updated pictures here. […]
Sunday, June 10th, 2012Summer Jobs for Staten Island Teens
2016 UPDATED SUMMER JOBS LIST HERE 2016 UPDATED SUMMER JOBS LIST HERE Finding a summer job in NYC isn’t easy like it used to be. For the past few years, NYC has a job program for teens! NYC has a summer job program for teens from July 5th until August . I know many […]
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