‘Tween Parenting 101
Beatrice is a ‘tween. Do you remember those years? Are you ‘tween parenting? In my book, Meanie Bea’ (there’s that title again), Beatrice’s parents are positive forces in her life. That was on purpose. In my thirty-five years of teaching, I can honestly say that most parents I have been acquainted with have tried to be […]
Shakespeare’s Language Bomb Diggity
Shakespeare and Bomb Diggity Here’s the story of Shakespeare and Bomb Diggity. Recently, one of my cast members in Lil Mermaid, which I was directing at the time exclaimed “Bomb diggity!” over something she thought was really neat. I asked her what “Bomb diggity” meant. She said, “Oh you know, it is way cool, Mrs. […]