A couple of weeks ago I posted on Facebook whether anyone knew when the American Falls High School mascot became the Beaver. We are the Beavers for obvious reasons, and presumably that puts the date after the dam. Unexpectedly, my…
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Does a public school education prepare our kids for real life? Time for Tea by Celia Klassen
Does a public school education prepare our kids for real life? I was inspired by an article I read in The Aberdeen Times from 1921. “The state board of education recognizes the fact that “education” is preparation for life work…
Why does ranching run in families? Time for Tea by Celia Klassen
As I watched the 4H program unfold at the Power County Fair, my old love for horses swelled once more. Let me start by explaining that my parents’ house is what they call ‘semi-detached’. That means they are attached to…
Why does music have a unifying effect? by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
I was a member of my school orchestra, and I’m totally envious that we didn’t have marching bands in England because I would have been all over that. Whenever I meet new people I find myself nervous, but if I…
The importance of art in school by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
My oldest child takes after my husband in almost every way, including the fact that he doesn’t like to write or any form of art. Writing, we have persuaded him, is essential. Art isn’t as obvious. Not long ago, art…
Feminism stole my dream by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
The first wave of feminism took place in the late nineteenth century. The goal, as it emerged out of urban industrialism and liberal, socialist politics, was to open up opportunities for women. A particular focus was on suffrage – the…
What’s the point of homework? by Celia Klassen – Time for Tea
During a particularly arduous homework session with my two elementary children, I began to echo their sentiments: “what’s the point of homework anyway?” I turned to Mr. Google, as you do, for the answer. Benefits of homework include giving the…
Accents go much deeper than the sound of words by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
While in England two weeks ago, I visited Birmingham and attended a wedding. There were people from southern England, Scotland – both north and south, Switzerland where they speak French, and Birmingham is northern England. Then having lived in Idaho…
Channeling my inner Paddington Bear by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Here I am channeling my inner Paddington Bear again! I’ve just returned from a very quick visit to England, this time for a friend’s wedding and just by myself with no kids! It was amazing and difficult at the same…
Between bouts of continuous rain, there will be showers by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Last week this writer went camping at Palisades. I intended to write a glowing report of all the fun we had on the lake but alas it rained the whole time! It reminded me of a weather forecast my Grandpa…