“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3

I later learned from the sister and the niece about all she had been dealing with, and how they were in search of someone to make sure she ate when she returned home. In the midst of trying to find someone, the sister said she was going to keep her for the time being. I… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 3

“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2

One set of neighbors included a mother and daughter who were memorable for their smiles, calmness and fancy attire. The daughter retired from teaching in New Jersey and returned home to care for her mother. I saw the daughter at Sam’s in 2016. She didn’t recognize me so I had to explain where we met.… Continue reading “Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly…Part 2

Today’s Parenting Chronicles…

“It takes a village to raise a child” is a proverb I take seriously. It’s one that initiated “all hands on deck” this week after virtual learning pushed Michai and me to our limits! Monday started with me fussing about late work. It ended with us both in tears because of frustration, fatigue, pressure and… Continue reading Today’s Parenting Chronicles…