We found a box of learning-to-read “Biscuit” books at the library sale a few weeks ago, and he’s taken to them like magic.  He’s working so hard, and is so proud of himself.  We read together, but he’s my first kidlet who is so determined to be a successful reader…

Last Thursday night, on the recommendation of a fellow musician and an article in the local newspaper, the three youngest kidlets and I attended an opera performance.  Our local opera company is terrific.  I love that we have a local opera company. This opera was written by two  amazing, well…