Midnight in Paris – a Fun Summer Movie

Last night we went to the movies to see Midnight in Paris while the kids saw Cars 2. Midnight in Paris is the most recent Woody Allen film. The movie involves a couple who is engaged and they are visiting her parents who are on business in Paris.The basic plot line is that Owen Wilson (Gil…

Porsche Autocross School – Everyone Should Try It!

I had a fantastic time in June at the Golden Gate Region hosted Porsche Autocross School. The club holds the autocross school once a year and it is usually sold out early on which means I haven’t been able to go for a few years.  Thankfully, it wasn’t sold out on day 1 of its announcement. I…

Loving the Lair of the Bear Family Camp

Today’s Gimme 5 is about family camps and why they are fabulous and should not be missed! We go to the Lair of the Bear every summer after school gets out. It is a fabulous break between the craziness of school, sports, and exams and the slower pace of summer. We are Second Week, Camp…

Can School Districts Really Ignore Students Who Need Help?

On Disability Scoop this morning, there was an article on school districts and their obligation to identify students with special needs under the “child find” clause of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  But this school district (in Compton, CA) was more worried about being liable for  “educational malpractice” than getting this student help. This…