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No Slave to School Pictures

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Susan H. Greenberg

Picture Day is the biggest scam going in public schools  today. It’s tyranny by the photo studios, abetted by school administrators, and foisted upon mind-numbed parents who will mechanically fill out any form that comes home via backpack. The pictures are almost … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ask Me Why

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Susan H. Greenberg

My oldest child, who is in 10th grade, is in the process of applying for board positions of the various clubs at her school, as well as for summer jobs, internships and grants for trips abroad. Over dinner tonight she regaled … Continue reading →

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That’s why I’m here

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Susan H. Greenberg

Taking care of an infant is incredibly boring. The feed-diaper-rock-sleep routine is tedious and unrewarding, at least until you get those first gummy smiles at around four weeks. But nobody ever talks about that. I remember sitting there in dank … Continue reading →

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