Bumps and bruises and scratches and scrapes. All. Day. Long. I’d say it was a boy thing, but I know that is definitely not the case. (I was a full-speed-ahead kind of kid, myself.) Kids are kids are kids. That’s it. They fall down a lot, but then they get up and—...
usually), cuts and bruises of all kinds, hair set on fire, you name it. This year, however, I feel like I have been thrust into the role of mom in a much different way. This year I am the grade five coordinator, which means that, in addition to my usual class full of girls ...
When she comes to me the third time, bruises shade her eyes, and her sheath dress is dirty and torn. Apart from a politeHAPPY HOLIDAYSdraped on the front of my desk—and my tuxedo, donned for a party I now doubt I will attend—my office has not changed. “Welcome back,” I say. ...
Choose pears for your baby that have a nice, smooth skin, with no bruises or little holes. Some pears may have brown speckles on the skin – this is known as ‘russetting’ and – as long as it’s not excessive – doesn’t affect the flavour of the fruit in a negative way. Once...