February 16th, 2010 by cindy
Cindy in Amsterdam
In the school business we are all about inclusion, acceptance and diversity. So is Amsterdam!! It gets an “A” for this, albeit a “Scarlet Letter A.” What a strange and intriguing place, and quite pretty in an old way with its many canals and beautiful architecture. Although I had been here briefly before, it was with a tour group, so that visit was structured, which is not all bad, but it limits spontaneity. Continue Reading
February 14th, 2010 by cindy
The school where I was chairing the accreditation visit is in the Limburg section of The Netherlands, where “stinky cheese” is a proud part of the culture
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February 12th, 2010 by cindy
But I must admit, The Golf Hotel is a golfer’s heaven on earth. What a treat to be here in late spring or early summer. It must be gorgeous because even now in the dead of winter, the grounds are a lush green—that is when they are not covered in this white stuff.
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February 10th, 2010 by cindy
It was pouring buckets of rain all through the 1:00 book signing, but a few brave souls ventured forth and bought my book.
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February 8th, 2010 by cindy
First, I woke to a loud pop, pouring rain and no electricity. Apparently the loud pop was a transformer gone wild. So, I dragged myself out of bed to call the electric company
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February 6th, 2010 by cindy
Today I leave for Europe, first to serve as chair of a quality assurance review (accreditation visit) for a Department of Defense international school in Brunssum, The Netherlands, and then to play a few days in Amsterdam and the surrounding area.
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February 4th, 2010 by cindy
Home Sweet Home, but not for long! Arrived home late Saturday, and have been running ever since. Sunday and Monday were primarily spent unpacking and looking at my poor yard. Landscaping doesn’t do well when you are gone for two months, even when someone is cutting the grass.
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February 2nd, 2010 by cindy
Although I was tremendously excited for my first book signing of Keeping Faith, which was held at Atticus in Ruidoso, NM, I am totally giddy about tomorrow’s signing at “Paragraphs on Padre.”
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January 31st, 2010 by cindy
I know it seems an unlikely place for vineyards, but they are popping up in the Mesilla Valley, and people are flocking to the wineries to enjoy the cozy ambiance, to engage in friendly conversations over a good glass of locally-made wine
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January 29th, 2010 by cindy
After four straight days of evaluating high schools, it was a much needed break in a daunting schedule. The day was made even more fun because I “played” at something I enjoy so much—wine tasting.
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