Steinbeck Museum- Salinas

 The National Steinbeck Museum is in Salinas, CA.  Due to covid, the hours are strange so call ahead before you make the drive. 

Saul’s deli on Christmas Eve

 Saul’s deli was open on Christmas Eve.  They also had an outdoor area with heaters.  Plus, they have lots of yummy takeout options!  

They are closed on Christmas. 

Masked Santa, Sunvalley mall

 At Sunvalley mall in Concord, CA, Santa is available to see by appointment, online. 

Favorite online math sites

 These are a few of my favorite online math sites:

1. Zearn- this site is free.  

2.  Khan Academy - this site was developed by a mathematician and is free!  

3.  IXL- this one is not free, Los of schools pay for this service.  

Home Alone at SF Symphony

 

Be the reason..for a smile!

 

Lennon happiness quote

 

Book, 30 Days of Creativity

 I used this book today with my middle school students!  

Big Dreams Quote

 

Mother Teresa Quote

 

Rich, Adrienne quote

 Here is a quote from Adrienne Rich. 

meccano robot

 My son got this Meccano robot when it was bigger than him! 

Christmas Revels 36th annual

 The Christmas Revels 36th annual show is playing in Oakland this month in Oakland, CA.  This year the title is La Sirene.  It is December 11-12 & 17-19.  La Sirene is a voyage from London to the Caribbean! It is beautiful! I highly recommend seeing it! 

Pacific boychoir academy

 

Imagine a world where all children sang in their childhood!

The Pacific Boychoir Academy had their work yet show today, and for a moment I could imagine what a lovely and peaceful country we would have if all children had the opportunity these boys and girls have! 

Mandela quote

 

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Galileo quote

 

Let your dreams take flight

 

Action plan

 Here is an action plan for bringing up grades. 

Life is using all the crayons!

 

Philz Coffee is open EARLY!

 I love PHilz Coffee in the morning and the are open early! 

gratitude tree at Philz coffee

 The Philz is open early, 5:30 AM!  Here is there gratitude wall!

Holidays With The Symphony

 Before covid, my family had a tradition of seeing the San Francisco Symphony at least once during the holidays!  We love watching the  Home Alone Film with the Live Orchestra! 

SCIENCE- Roots and Shoots.org

 I love the Roots and Shoots curriculum, it was created for change makers so is not just a typical curriculum! 

Travel- Sonoma Mission Inn

 Sonoma Mission Inn is both dog and child friendly.  They even have a family warm pool, where both dogs and children are welcome.