Author Archives: Mary

Just a little over a year ago I posted a blog about my breast cancer diagnosis.  It was a scary time that brought some of my life’s most important teachings.  I learned lessons I wouldn’t have learned any other way … Continue reading →

Last Wednesday I was invited to the Preschool 4s class to teach the kids how to do Chinese calligraphy as part of their “cuisine of the world” study.  The calligraphy is one of the random skills I picked up during … Continue reading →

On Friday I was ready to write about the beautiful poster all the classes created in honor of Earth Day that included the phrase, “We’ve got the whole world in our hands.”  I thought I’d also say something about the … Continue reading →

Years ago I promised I’d sing at her memorial.  On Friday I kept that promise and along with my guitar, two daughters and youngest granddaughter, sang two songs for the celebration of her life.  Caryl Steere was one of my … Continue reading →

Saturday night I put the finishing touches on a quilt that’s been in process for almost a year.  It started as an idea for our annual Seed Earth Day celebration and will reach its final destination by the end of … Continue reading →

In the Seed office hangs a handmade quilt, created by my 1992-93 first and second graders.  It was made as part of our annual human rights study, which emphasized advocacy for human rights and devotion to making change in the … Continue reading →

Even though it was hard to come back to school after a week of beautiful spring break weather and a garden full of multi-colored sunflowers, I have to say it’s good to be at the Seed again.  Whenever it rains … Continue reading →

Last Friday was the 108th birthday anniversary of Dr. Seuss.  Born on March 2, 1904, Theodor Seuss  Geisel was the author of books that date back to my childhood.  I was six years old when The Cat in the Hat … Continue reading →