For the better part of a year, A has been lobbying hard for a Nintendo DS. Apparently all of his friends have one, and it is absolutely essential that he get one (and a copy of Pokemon Black & White) or else they won’t have anything to talk about at school. It’s rare that a … More Contractual Obligations

To most people, this is a fairly non-descript stuffed animal. H & M has probably sold thousands of these penguins at $4.99 a piece this year, and I bet a lot of them end up in baskets of other stuffed animals children have accumulated over time. To K, however, this little guy is the most … More Pengui

The following article appeared on the front page of the Cambridge Reporter on Saturday, March 17, 2001. Preston music teacher was an inpiration Former Preston High School music teacher Kenneth Avery Dearlove leaves a legacy as someone who inspired students with his own passion in life, other teachers say. “He taught from the strength of … More Preston Music Teacher Was An Inspiration

Just thought I’d post A & K’s school photos for this year. A, Grade Two K, Senior Kindergarten

One of the fun parts about the blog is seeing people from all over the world visit the site looking for information on the Dearlove family. Some are looking for specific people, some are looking for genealogical information, and a few others are looking for information on two Mark Dearloves, instrument makers in Leeds during … More Dearlove String Instruments