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The Summer of 69
I remember the summer of 1969 very well. I graduated from high school. Graduation day was very hot in our school gymnasium. I lost my voice while singing the school’s Alma mater. I came back home to a party for … Continue reading
Potpourri: Books – Walking and Reading; Self-Publishing
Here are some book posts from my journeys on the internet lately that my fellow bibliophiles may enjoy: The Dead End of DIY Self-Publishing I read a lot and belong to several groups of writers. I have gotten many advanced … Continue reading
Donald Sobol: Encyclopedia Brown’s Influence
Having taught second and third grade for over 20 years and been a school librarian also, I am well acquainted with the Encyclopedia Brown Series written by Donald Sobol. I remember the covers back from the 80’s. Some of the … Continue reading
Dance with Somebody by Count
Watch this video from Count. It made me smile and I sang along. Enjoy! Count – Dance With Somebody – Downtown LA from Count on Vimeo If you enjoyed this video, you can find out more about Count who is … Continue reading
Independence Day Celebrations
On this Independence Day as we celebrate the birth of our country it is good to reflect on the freedoms we have and those who have sacrificed their lives for us to enjoy that freedom. John Adams, the second President … Continue reading
Marilynne Robinson: Graceful Prose and Powerful Storytelling
This past year I read Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson. It is a powerful story and Robinson such an eloquent writer that I picked the book to be the one I passed out on World Book Night. I have recommended it … Continue reading
Graduation Ceremonies: Encouraging, Challenging and Bittersweet
Many of you I am sure have attended graduation ceremonies this month. I have been to two though really wanted to go to three. I attended the graduation of the classical tutorial where I am a tutor and I was … Continue reading
Teaching: A High Calling
How quickly this school year has flown by. We are in our last weeks and that always makes me reflect. Friday night we had our graduation for our senior class, a very small group of five. I had the privilege … Continue reading
Children’s Book Giveaway: Win Charlotte’s Web & Rotten Teeth
I love books. As a former librarian and elementary classroom teacher I always looked forward to Children’s Book Week and used it as another way to promote books. I now teach high school but still am excited about this week. … Continue reading
Godiva Coffee Facebook Contest. Please Vote!
The contest is for a Mother’s Day Gift Basket. Please help my sister win it for my mom. Go to Facebook (this link takes you to their page) ‘like’ Godiva Coffee. Click on Photo contest. Finally, click on search by … Continue reading
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