Bill’s Tree of Gifts
Good news from the Academy. Wally got the shots he needed at the vet…and now he is recovered and a little more lucid after the meds wore off. So as we strolled the backyard he said, “Dad, I want you to know- I am sorry I ate your homework. But If you need to remember …. Read More
Alex’s Saving ME Account
I get my inspiration from many places. But the best place for me to be able to see the light and feel total elation or feel …electric, on fire, free, powerful, or simply rejuvenated and free of debris…is the bathroom. Or in my castle, it is the bathroom / laundry room, And no, that is …. Read More
“Going to Chuck’s”
Let’s Go March-ing in. Just like the Saints. And my PC Friars of course. (In my world Ed Cooley eats free at the Academy any night he wants-Hey Murph, you gonna waive the fees if he’s looking for a tee time at Bradford?). I watch the basketball games and wonder if this is their March? …. Read More
My Truth
Would you care to hear something funny for a change? I really, really believe that I am funny. Others may too…but I don’t really care. Because I only care about me. Really. But I am not selfish. I don’t even really like fish. In fact, the nuns and my parents and all my family taught …. Read More
Who Are You?
Wally looked up at me and stared with the distant, unfocused, look of an overly medicated dog after going to the vet and said, “Dude, who are YOU?” And here is what I told him. I am me. Just me. Humbly me. I can do whatever you want me to. I can be. I can …. Read More
Wally’s Dilemma
Overheard from Wally’s midnight rambling to himself: “I want to walk. I need to walk. I need routines and love and consistency. I am not getting these things. Please help me. If you are a dog lover or a lover of God’s creatures…send me strength so I can walk and do what I need to …. Read More
Showtime!
In the Castle of Bill, all is well. The children are learning and growing and swimming with joy. Heck- they are also playing musical instruments with poise and precision. And the presence of her big bro’ at the ahhhh mazing concert of Brave Maeve was a spectacle to behold. Flowers and ice cream and friends …. Read More
Acceptance Letter
Here is what I just found on the desk of the Donadoni Academy’s Admissions Office. It is our acceptance letter to our students from the Administration. I think you may enjoy it. I know the students who come here bring us great joy. I am sure they will read it and hopefully share it. They …. Read More
I Love Marks Too!
I was thinking too much the other day in my hammock and realized that at the Academy we have not addressed the Marking periods and what to do about Mark’s we’ve known. So here’s what we do know. A Mark I know is an amazing teacher and coach. A Mark I know is also an …. Read More
