China Trip – Beijing and Forbidden City – Day 3

China Trip – Beijing and Forbidden City – Day 3

Previously on Fred’s China Trip Day #2 – The Longest Day Ever, Fred and company have survived the 13 hour flight from LAX and lost a whole day landing safely in Beijing, China. It’s Tuesday, November 10th. 6a I am finally off the plane and standing...
China Trip – The Longest Day Ever – Day 2

China Trip – The Longest Day Ever – Day 2

[P]reviously on Fred’s China Trip Day #1, Fred and company had flown into Los Angeles International airport to change planes, gather luggage, and check-in to Air China for their 13 hour flight to Beijing. It is shortly after 1a on Monday, November 9th, as Fred...
My School Board Trip to China – Day 1

My School Board Trip to China – Day 1

[A]s a newly elected school board member, I have an opportunity to visit China. HEB ISD teaches and offers world languages, which includes Mandarin Chinese for our students. Both governments provide an ongoing opportunity for educators to learn and study how education...
The Truth Fairy

The Truth Fairy

[L]ast month, I shared a post of how we don’t do Santa in our house. Today I want to reflect on another post I wrote in 2009 explaining how we do “The Truth Fairy.” Enjoy! How We Celebrate the Truth Fairy Last night my 10-year-old daughter, Caitlyn,...
How Band, Flags, and Cheers Make New Fans

How Band, Flags, and Cheers Make New Fans

[I]t has been a little over a year since I have been assimilated into the high school football Borg. This cybermetic cultish collective has been an interesting process for me personally, now that my daughter is part of a band. For that reason, my obligation for...
No Santa, Why Should the Fat Guy Get Credit?

No Santa, Why Should the Fat Guy Get Credit?

[I]t’s three months till Christmas, have you started your shopping? I’m not yet. I usually don’t start until after Christmas. I plan to buy most of my Christmas gifts on the day after Christmas–figured I would catch a few sales much like I did...