I did some thievery this morning. Stole a blurb off "Will's Blog" at (http://www.treasurevalleysports.com/). Will's my son, ya know. So, check out his sports blog. Of course, we're both thrilled and nervous for this Saturday's book event in Boise, detailed below.
This will be a monumental day for Mom, who's pleased as punch to be side by side with her son as we tell folks about Lessons with Love. Willie's gonna get a little roasting as I explain why I wrote a story about him. The motive had to do with all the parent conferences I sat through where parents indicated frustrations with their teen-aged boys who were not operating up to snuff in the academic department.
After going through this same phenomenon as a parent and teacher, I began to advise those parents to "just relax, give 'em guidance, and this too shall pass." I saw that happen with Willie as he stumbled a time or two as a high school and college student. Eventually, he figured it out and hasn't slowed down since. So, that's what I'll talk about, and then Willie gets his turn at the podium summarizing his story "Confessions of a Reborn Student." It should be fun. Tell the folks you know from Boise to come and see us. Thanks. Blurb below.
BOISE — Borders Books, 350 N. Milwaukee St., hosts retired North Idaho educator and author Marianne Love for a reading of her new memoir “Lessons with Love: Tales of teaching and learning in a small-town high school” at 2 p.m. Saturday. Her son, Idaho Press-Tribune Assistant Sports Editor and Boise resident, William Love, contributed a chapter to the book and will also participate in the reading. Following the reading, the Loves will have a signing at Borders Books, 350 N. Milwaukee St., Boise. The program is free and open to the public.
After the reading and book signing, a reception will take place at Friendship Square, 610 Reserve St. in Fort Boise Park, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.
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