In the late spring, I was part of a panel discussion about our school district's science and computer science curriculum. The brief computer science discussion focused on the high school curriculum; very quickly, the conversation centered around the identity of most of our high school's computer science students: non-minority males. The meeting was too short … Continue reading The I.T. Girl
National Archery in Schools Program
This week, we learned that our elementary school's Archery Team program is ending, due to our team's two coaches getting split up to teach PE at two different elementary schools. (One PE teacher with NASP certification is not enough person-power to handle the work required to run a NASP PE program and team. A MINIMUM … Continue reading National Archery in Schools Program
Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
This area is in Valmeyer, IL. It is situated against of and on top of the bluffs near the Mississippi River. There is ample parking at the trail head. Of note to runners, walkers, and hikers, there is only ONE porta-potty on the site, so take this into account when planning your trip. Also, please … Continue reading Salt Lick Point Land and Water Reserve
LaBarque Creek Conservation Area
Our second of three hikes south of Eureka, Missouri, covered the trail at the LaBarque Creek Conservation Area. This 3+ mile trail includes more significant climbs that the other two conservation area hikes in the same region. Hiking this trail in the clockwise direction makes the most sense, allowing hikers to climb uphill during one … Continue reading LaBarque Creek Conservation Area
Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area
This conservation area ranks high among my list of favorite hikes in all of the Saint Louis region. In particular, I loved the changing scenery throughout this hike. If I could do anything to make this better, more/longer trail options might just put it over the top. That, and I'd prefer not to walk under … Continue reading Myron and Sonya Glassberg Family Conservation Area
Young Conservation Area
During this past balmy winter, our family hiked trails in three conservation areas, just south of Eureka, Missouri. Our first venture, hiking in the Young Conservation Area, covered the Taconic Loop Trail to the LaBarque Hills trail (counterclockwise) and back. Initially, the hike leads through tall prairie grassland. The Taconic Loop Trail stays close to … Continue reading Young Conservation Area
Pastor Ed and the First Rule of Poker
I have a million different blog articles whirling around in my brain, wanting to be written. But today, I felt that I needed to revisit my "Messengers" category. The whole point of Messengers, for me, is to write about people who positively influence me along the way. More than just nebulous "positive influence" my Messengers … Continue reading Pastor Ed and the First Rule of Poker
