Wee Free Men series by Pratchett?

Hunger Games trilogy?

Just wanted to touch base back on a conversation from a couple of weeks ago when CJ got pencil stabbed by J.

The Dean of Discipline at the school talked with both boys and if there was any punishment for J, I haven't heard about it. Actually, due to confidentiality rules, I wouldn't. But I should have gotten a call saying "We are working on this and your son's safety is a priority". I'm not making that up just cause that is what I would have heard but teachers have told me I should have gotten some kind of notification.

As for the dojo, they are taking it seriously. J is a red belt (assistant instructor) and CJ is trying to earn his red belt. Both belts are pulled until this is resolved. The head sensei wants both boys to take it seriously that going to the principals office over their interactions does not represent the dojo well. I would be concerned about CJ being painted with the same brush, but right now J is accusing him of some bad behavior.

Tomorrow, CJ, J, J's dad, and I are sitting down together to make sure no one is lying or exaggerating. At least come to some agreement between the two of them over past behavior and changes for future behavior. And then we are hoping to send the boys over to the dojo so they can resolve things there.

Are all of those appropriate for both ages?

Still a bit clammy & chilly from the cool-down after the late bike ride. Taking a hot bath now puts me at risk of passing out early, but I won't be very productive if I'm just sitting here shivering, either.

Of course, it's all relative. I hear there's a blizzard in Seattle tonight.

Sounds like it's heading in the direction it needs, to SuziQ. I hope the talk goes well. I'm glad the dojo took it seriously because they should.

aurelia, the 16-year-old is probably ready for some Stephen King, too, if he hasn't tried it already.

Suzi, I'm glad they have the dojo sort of overseeing it. And fingers crossed for a good talk tomorrow.

I think we need to make a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, and someone else is bringing a pecan pie. And then I'm making turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and roasted veggies. And a ham for my MiL. I figure if folks want anything else, they can bring it themselves.

Suzi, I'm glad this is getting some serious attention. I hope it works itself out.

I think marshmallow fluff on top of sweet potatoes sounds intriguing, but why would it be better than actual marshmallows?

I have no idea what anything marshmellow is doing near vegetables. I do not understand these strange American customs.