Today, my little granddaughter, Lyla Pacheco Beaty, turns seven years old. Here are a few things I know about Lyla: She is smart, full of energy, and very sweet. She is known to cheat at Uno or Go Fish, though she is now willing not to cheat quite as much. She is an excellent swimmer,…
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My Mothers’ Day Celebration
Color me happy. I spent a glorious afternoon with Ray; our daughters, Sarah, Liz, and Rachael; their partners, Gregorio, Ron, and Andrew; my grandchildren, Luna, Nico, Lyla, and Ethan; and Andrew’s mother, Martha. We ate, laughed, opened presents, ate more, talked, laughed more, and generally enjoyed each other’s company. Also, one of my former students,…
20 Minutes a Day 