Mommy Merry Go Round

02 The Mommy Merry-Go Round by Sally Pessin

Here is a song I wrote for a woman’s website.  She wanted me to write a humorous song about what it was like to be a new mother.  (A little parental warning here.  Some of the content a little PG-13.)

My Latest Book Review on WIROB

The Washington Independent Review of Books published my latest book review on a memoir by Mindy Kaling or “Kelly Kapoor” of the TV show, “The Office.”

http://www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/?s=Mindy+Kaling

My Book Review Has Been Posted!

I am a reviewer for the Washington Independent Review of Books and today, they posted my first review!  Here is the link to the review: www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/bookreview/it’s-hard-not-to-hate-you/

Sally’s Washington Post Letter on Developmental Readiness

My response to the Post’s misguided education columnist, Jay Mathews who suggested that ALL students should have completed Algebra by the 8th grade.  My strong feeling about developmental readiness is why I do not offer classes to children under 9 years of age.

Children who would be “normal” in most other parts of the country are now labeled “ADHD.”  In my son’s middle school, Ritilan and Concerta are now on the lunch menu.  There is a VERY interesting article in the current issue of Washingtonian Magazine about we are medicating our children to the test.

The overachiever, Type-A nuttiness of our competitive community can be a bit wearing.  When I reassured my son that a “B” is fine,  my neighbors reacted as though I was saying it was ok for my him to sniff glue.  When he was in first grade and had aspirations of being a limo driver, his teacher suggested we stage an “intervention” and that professional help be sought immediately.  Someone please tell me when exactly are our kids supposed to have their childhood?  When they are 20 and drop out of school to join a cult because they are so burned out?  Do cults still exist other than yoga classes?

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LEARN TO PLAY 100s OF SONGS IN 8 WEEKS

Taking names for classes to open.  Popular beginner adult classes are being offered again!  Childrens classes for ages 9 and up. Please contact us at info@guitarfunbethesda.com.

New GuitarFun Pens are Here!

There is a kiosk in the mall that sells electronic cigarettes.  The salesman was smoking one.  I told him to be careful because it could lead to harder stuff — like chocolate cigarettes!  These gadgets look like a pen.  BTW, the new GuitarFun pens are here!  Be sure to ask for one the next time you are here!  Or, if you live in the area, I will mail you one.

Pics from Mamapalooza DC 2011

GuitarFun Featured in The Bethesda Gazette

Strumming their stress away
Guitar lessons offer moms solace from daily tension
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
by Stephanie Siegel
Staff Writer
In an hour that is part guitar lesson and part gossip session, a group of Bethesda moms have found the most precious, yet elusive treasure a mother can find — time for themselves.

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