Oct 31

Double post today. It's Halloween!

Jackson gets made up as Darth Maul

Scarlett as a cupcake

Madi with Scar

Barb's kids Violet & Ian

And an oldie but goodie from 1984. Anthony, Matthew, & Jennifer

Oct 31

Happy birthday to my dear cousin Mike. I've always looked up to him, and he has always been there for me.

Oct 30

Sometimes, the kids don't just paint their paper.

Oct 28

The Impressionist gallery @ the Getty. Click & drag to see a 360 view.

Views: Impressionist Art, Getty Center, 10-27-14 by Ron Smith

Oct 27

We took a field trip to the Getty Center today. It was a beautiful day and a lovely trip.

Oct 23

I have the kids put Day of the Dead line art in a frame, & then they paint the glass and the frame.

Oct 22

We are working on Day of the Dead art, Dia de los Muertos.

Oct 21

We have a 3D printer at school. I've been fooling around on it, learning the ins & outs of 3D printing. Here is the latest-a terror dog from Ghostbusters.

Oct 20

Jeff was kind enough to give me some Sony swag that he couldn't bear to throw away. My kids appreciated his generosity!

Oct 17

Fall Fair @ Bancroft.

Games of skill

Pie tossing

Pie eating

Koda Corvette performed

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Views: Bancroft Middle School Fall Fair 10-17-14 by Ron Smith

Oct 16

We had an earthquake drill at school today.

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Views: Earthquake drill, Bancroft Middle School, 10-16-14 by Ron Smith

Oct 15

Today is Jennifer's birthday! Those of you who know her will agree with me when I say that she is the nicest person I know! Happy birthday sweetheart. I love you!

Oct 14

Daisy playing with her favorite toy.

Oct 13

With our reunion in mind, here are my friend Jim and me in our caps & gowns c. 1974

Oct 12

I went to my 40th high school reunion. Fun, but not really my style anymore.

Oct 11

Enjoyed Jackson's football game at Central Park. Click and drag on the image to see a 360 view.

Views: Football @ Central Park 10-11-14 by Ron Smith

Oct 9

We had our first meeting of the Anime club yesterday.

Oct 7

The lunch bunch.

Oct 5

Jackson finally got his computer. He built it and started it up. I think he likes it!

Oct 3

More painted canvases.

Oct 2

Students painted canvases with their names in a graffiti style. More tomorrow!