by Tim Parker | Nov 29, 2020 | Parker's Blog
My thoughts and observations. Roughly seven months ago, the emergency shutdown decision to close the school buildings was made during a fearful weekend. Students would be home and teachers had to adjust their methods to accommodate fear of the virus — the China virus,...
by Tim Parker | Jul 20, 2020 | Parker's Blog
Phase three: At the Beach How does one describe four days at the beach? Early on the beach, in the water, in the pool and hot tub, end the day with an excellent meal at one of many delightful restaurants, then a little family night fun. And by all means, don’t forget...
by Tim Parker | Jun 29, 2020 | Parker's Blog
Phase Two: The Ride Down Friday morning, headed south on I-65. Traffic somewhere between moderate and heavy. Barbara and Candy drop off to sleep almost immediately. This is a good thing. I place the radio on some pleasant driving music, set the cruise and begin...
by Tim Parker | Jun 18, 2020 | Parker's Blog
Phase one: Planning This time it’s not like a pre-planned trip to Disney World or a cruise where everything is set-up far in advance. This one is a spur of the moment thing. Candy, my daughter, has a birthday coming up Saturday. (I don’t know which one, and...
by Tim Parker | Jun 5, 2020 | Parker's Blog
Breakfast is a routine every morning at the Parker home. It is first consistent, timely and well … good. It is morning family time. My clock sounds reveille on weekday mornings at 06:45. Up, morning prep completed and dressed by 07:15. Dressed — as in ready to...
by Tim Parker | May 30, 2020 | Parker's Blog
It was unusually warm for an early February day. The sun glowed brightly in the mid afternoon sky. A lazy Sunday afternoon with a slight breeze drifting across the field. A boy and a girl walked leisurely across the cornfield, church service over, Sunday dinner done...
