Erin is convinced that Cinderella is a good role model. Not for the dancing at the ball, or the making of wishes to get what you want, but she associates drudgery and chores with rewards. And possibly with talking mice. I’m afraid to look in her tower. Er, room.
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Erin and Adrian Spend a Day With Thomas the Tank Engine
We drove down to Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains, to visit the Roaring Camp Railroads. Engineer Adrian, in railroad regalia, was excited to ride on the trains. We saw steam trains and jugglers, and made funny faces. (I’m not really cross-eyed. Adrian is just yanking my scalp back so hard I’m seeing double.) Erin…
Crossing The Border Can Be Weirder Than You Expect
Our trip to Canada and upstate New York involved a lot of visits with family. Because of the geography of it all, we drove back and forth across the U.S.-Canada border many times. I’ve never been really nervous about border crossings. Growing up with Akwesasne as either my home or as a frequent destination for…