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Comment on Missing the janitor, er, custodian, or, another dumb thing about school systems by Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:32:51 +0000

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your blog about custodians. I’m a custodian (Cleaning Lady), and sometimes I don’t feel like my job is very glamorous. Which it isn’t but it is important. I was actually on the internet to look up a more glamorous name then custodian. But after I have read the definition I’m not as ashamed of the name anymore. It’s great to be a caretaker of the buildings.

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Robin Seaman

Robin Seaman — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:24:26 +0000

Wonderful! That brought back memories of the year I was 6 and EVERYONE came to our house for Christmas. Thank you for sharing and stirring up memories.

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Kim

Kim — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:47:19 +0000

Food hangovers. A holiday tradition. My addiction was my mothers pickle tray.

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Marilyn McPhie

Marilyn McPhie — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:02:08 +0000

Hi, Bill,

I laughed and laughed at this story–and then I sent the link to all my children (married now with children of their own). They all separately called me to tell me that they had read the story, loved it and laughed until they cried. Several commented that they could almost hear your voice telling it. My kids have great memories of listening to you both in person and on tape/cd from “Zanzibar” to “The Town Around the Bend,” so I was a hero for passing this along. Thanks!

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Tom Taylor

Tom Taylor — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:19:10 +0000

Bill,

Thank you for a precious reminder of “JUST how it was” for many of us. I laughed out loud at the memories –
Christmas Blessings for you and all yours,

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Arlene

Arlene — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:37:58 +0000

Spending the holidays with our grandchildren has been eye-opening. I have truly forgotten, until this time in history, what it was like to be soo innocent. Thank you so much for the ways you brighten all our lives.

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by JennC

JennC — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:28:52 +0000

Oh thank you – that’s so true (of the parties when we were kids) and so very funny (now!). That was a great story, although I’m a little bit glad I never liked pigs in a blanket to begin with… Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Susan McC

Susan McC — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:44:18 +0000

I had a similar Christmas experience. I can still hear my mother say, “that damn candy cane” as I huddled over the toilet losing my Christmas treats.

Comment on Pigs in a Blanket – a Christmas tragedy by Mary Garrett

Mary Garrett — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:10:35 +0000

It wasn’t funny then.

But it’s funny now.

Oh so true of so many parts of our lives . . . .
Thanks for great story!

Comment on What Can Kids Handle? by Margaret Meyers

Margaret Meyers — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:17:54 +0000

Thank you for your thoughtful take on children and difficult topics. Children often handle difficult stories better than their parents do. Heart and mind are one.