(Photo credits Barbara Hayes) For The Moms Cheers to the Moms who befriended me And here’s to the Moms who persuaded me And upended my notion That volunteering required too much devotion A devotion I soon learned Was willingly given and joyfully earned I was new to the scene And didn’t know what it would … Continue reading For The Moms
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Building a Little League
Let me set the scene... In our town, baseball season starts with a parade. And some patience. And tolerance for completely unpredictable and quite un-spring-like weather. Which, at the end of April on Cape Cod, is a little like a gambler's roll. You could get 60 degrees and sunny, but you could also wind up … Continue reading Building a Little League
A Lesson in Art History
The first lesson I learned as a teacher was that you should always come to class prepared. The second lesson- and just as important as the first- was that no matter how much you prepare, teaching can be ninety-five percent improvisation. But you should show up prepared anyway. Because if you don't, the kids can … Continue reading A Lesson in Art History
Gretchen L. Mulroy 