Tag Archives: more about me!

This Is An Experiment

Posted on 10/29/2009 by cheesefairy

An average reader-type person could read novels and short stories in a moderate quantity, say one novel per week, for her entire life, say 88 years, and, I believe, still not come across every single idea she’s ever had. I … Continue reading →

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Illness with Children: A Timeline

Posted on 10/18/2009 by cheesefairy

Prologue: Children start acting crazy. This is a tough one to nail down, because children can start acting crazy for all kinds of reasons, or for no reason at all. It is the child’s prerogative to act crazy. The parent … Continue reading →

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Possibly The Least Sentimental Post About Preschool You Will Ever Read

Posted on 10/6/2009 by cheesefairy

When I was a youngster, my mother became a preschool teacher. She was The Preschool Teacher in the neighbourhood for 18 or so years. All the kids knew her and their parents would corner her in the supermarket and ask … Continue reading →

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Typing Till The Children Wake Up

Posted on 9/27/2009 by cheesefairy

Sweet Tea Reminds Me of Airplane Travel Our new coffee grinder stopped grinding on Friday, so this morning I am drinking hot tea with just a bit of brown sugar and just a bit of milk. I am fickle with … Continue reading →

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To Be Read the Next Time I Wonder Whether My Kids Have a Touch of the OCD

Posted on 9/9/2009 by cheesefairy

My grade seven teacher, I have mentioned before, was awesome. Many of the things he taught us, whether formally or off the cuff, still roll around in my head, bouncing off the walls and popping up at the oddest times. … Continue reading →

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