I have really been enjoying my author visits with 'Henry and His Manners'. When you talk openly about behaviors and emotions with 3-8 year olds, you can never quite predict where the conversations will lead you. I have had several students ask what they should do when OTHERS aren't using THEIR manners. It is a great question and one we as adults face on a regular basis. But, it is also interesting at such a young age to be focused more on the actions of others, and not on our

I was hit by strong wind and large waves from opposite angles on my paddle board this weekend. I remember the thought, "Yikes! I am tipping over" going through my brain. I humbly climbed back on and quickly looked around for any family members that may have witnessed the event. As I regained my composure I noticed this sailboat struggling with the strong wind as well. The rest of my time I thought about balance and how it means something different for each one of us. I though