pandemic Archives - Abigail James: Teach your children well

All Hallows’ Eve

October 25, 2020 by Dr.James

carved halloween pumpkin lit up from within, smiling, also with nose and eyes

When I was in the grocery store the other day, passing by the candy aisle, I heard a young voice, in a seriously loud whine – “And not only is this the last year I can trick-or-treat, but it is on a Saturday!” I knew that most areas have cancelled any plans to have children … Read more

The boy, at home

March 22, 2020 by Dr.James

image of child wearing red ear-flap hat sitting in blue wagon

No matter where you live, the pandemic means that your life has become compressed both in space and time. We can’t go anywhere, we can’t get together with others, and we are stuck inside. I’m lucky, I live on a mountain where there are lots of hiking trails and parks so I can get out, … Read more