BASEBALL 101 “Mama, it’s time you learn how to bat!” my son declares as he sprints toward me, flushed with adrenaline. I wave to his weary baseball coach, who’s dragging himself to his car. I look at the muddy field, then at my leather shoes, which were anticipating strolling through shops in [...]
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WHAT KIDS TEACH US by Oryna Schiffman DISCLAIMER: Author accepts no liability for any readers seeking practical, sensible advice about child rearing.
FOREST NYMPH BLUES I lug the basket of succulent snacks and the old wrought iron kettle into my minivan, and drive to school, humming. When the bell rings I run, hug-ready, across the playground, imagining how we’ll caress the fresh moss under the awakening pines. A backpack lands on my toes with a thud. “Mama! [...]













