Author Archive for Jean Gillette
Under the microscope
In my first year as an elementary school librarian, the time came for the annual book fair. Some determined PTA volunteer handed me a red, curly wig and a dress patterned in stars and planets and said, firmly, “Here. Wear this. You get to be Ms. Frizzle for the book fair!”
To young mothers: It’s all in a name
This bit of cheap advice is for every woman about to give birth. Be very, very thoughtful about what you name your child.
I am one of the proud
Tonight was something new for me and rather special. My political opponents might be a bit surprised, but tonight I had the privilege of dining with and then cheering as my 18-year-old godson went off to Marine boot camp.
I didn’t fear the dentist, until now
What the heck happened here? Dentists used to ask me if I even used my teeth. Apparently, pride goeth before the fall and the dentist’s appointment.
All of these electronics are draining
I have been having dreadful dreams of being neck-deep in bowls of spaghetti pasta, or having to wrestle with herds of octopi.
Trains south to shut down for upcoming weekend
COAST CITIES — From Oceanside south, North County Transit District is shutting down all Coaster, freight train and Amtrak rail service between Oceanside and San Diego the weekend of Jan. 12 and Jan.13.
Siblings do know how to share
Most of the time, I’m delighted my two children are close in age. They get along well, and I’ve been able to hand down jeans, sneakers, sweatshirts and toys. I also got full use from my crib, playpen, high chair, walker, bibs and stroller.
Wanting to impress is in our DNA
Some people dislike surprises, but I love them, excluding, of course, practical jokes and car breakdowns. But like an old warhorse, I am at my best when the bugle sounds.
Her just desserts
I was something of a baker in my youth. I learned at my mother’s side, making some things from scratch, smugly shunning packaged mixes or ready-made pastries.
Artillary exercise may be noisy on Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON — Camp Pendleton units will be conducting a battalion-size live fire artillery exercise in the Whiskey and Zulu impact areas, Thursday through Wednesday.
