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…
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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…
Growing a peach tree from a pit by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Let’s take a break from political stuff and controversial topics and talk about something fun and prosperous! This year I have harvested 8 lbs. of peaches from one tree I grew from a pit. There is still at least another…
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…
Beat the heat underground! by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Idaho has such a vast range of things to do and what I have found is that those who live here know almost nothing about them while people travel from all over the world to come and see them! Others…
Fly to the Moon by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
OK, that’s not ‘near here’ or ‘cheap’…. how about you drive to Craters of the Moon. It is a national preserve between Arco and Carey. Established as a monument on May 2, 1924, it encompasses three major lava fields and…