(the belated) fall manifesto

it's about bundling up in my favorite scarf, crisp leaves crunching under my feet and the smell of roasting chestnuts wafting through the air.

about more books from the local library, pumpkin lattes, trips to the planetarium, and potato and leek soup. with garlic croutons.

it's about supporting the Girl Effect blogging campaign and the empowerment of girls in developing countries.

about falling in love with Polaroid all over again. and good friends who inspire me in the most unexpected and wonderful ways.

it's about encouraging my boys to explore as many avenues as possible, helping them discover their true passion, and affirming the things that they're good at but are not valued by school. like sketching, playing bongos, baking yogurt cake and singing John Lennon.

and while I don't think it's appropriate for me to discuss the issues I have with my sons' school here, nor the many reasons for my anger and rattling frustration, it's about (seriously) questioning public education.

changing education paradigms

bringing on the learning revolution

Comments

[melissa]

love this post...your romantic and evocative photos and profound reflections on simple pleasures and global issues. thank you.

[se]

thanks for sharing with us all this openminded point of view.

[Michelle E.]

yes, yes, yes...

[Gary]

Love the second photo, with the feet and the leaves :)