students Archives - Robin Dance

On Ownership: Parents Aren’t the Ones Headed to College

by Robin | Oct 7, 2014 | 31 Days: Hints & Tips for College Bound Students, Uncategorized

Last time we discussed the influence you have in helping your child consider what field of study (s)he might pursue, particularly for those who are having a hard time figuring out what they want to do. Identifying college major potentially has great bearing on...

Day 3: Why ACT & SAT Scores Matter

by Robin | Oct 3, 2014 | 31 Days: Hints & Tips for College Bound Students, Uncategorized

{Please click to subscribe to receive first notice of all posts!} Yesterday we talked about the importance of good grades for high school students, and while forgoing a part-time job to devote more time to schoolwork could “earn” your student more money in...

The Tea Lady

by Robin | Apr 17, 2009 | Family, Favorite things, Food and Drink, Kids, Life Philosophy, Mom stuff, Nostalgia, Personal, Photos

Through a kaleidoscopic lens of time past, I can see their aura of expectancy and certainty: they had big dreams, those two, and they were going to strike gold on the corner of Milledge and Woodlawn. Reason never wins an argument with...