Author Archives: denis111

The First “Hurrah?” Well, today I get the Grand Shipley Send-off. Although this treatment may be completely in the school’s character, it is not at all what I expect. Surprise! Teaching 4th and 5th graders at the school where I … Continue reading →

“The Circle of Life” Melissa’s sweet voice and Fred’s heartfelt piano accompaniment of this Lion King piece play in my head as I walk today. What an amazing “Singing Us Forward” Concert last Saturday night, thanks to the hard work … Continue reading →

Beginnings can be both exciting and daunting. I just need to start, but Boston feels rather far away today. Nevertheless, I walk out the front door like a big boy—there goes step number 1. A cool sunny day bids me … Continue reading →

Off to school we happily go… Apparently Grandma Jean, Judy’s mom, used to sing these words while banging out a lively steppin’ tune on the piano to urge young Judy to happily go to school. Unfortunately, Jean’s not playing her … Continue reading →

 Either/or ?  Both/and ? Today I walk out of my front door and head to West Chester on a 15-mile round trip adventure full of contradictions. It’s sunny, then cloudy and then sunny once again. I’m warm inside my fleece … Continue reading →