Gratitude, rest, and an old camp song… That is what I’m thinking about this morning. I am grateful for so many specific things–and having you as a reader is one of them. Whether I’ve known you for years or have yet to meet you, I appreciate that you’ve become part of my community. Thanksgiving has always been one… Read more »
Family Life
Matching Dolls, Mirrors, and Diversity in Kids’ Books
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of hearing Linda Sue Park speak via Zoom. Park won the 2002 Newbery Award—aka the Most Distinguished Contribution to American Literature for Children—for her book A Single Shard. You may also be familiar with her book A Long Walk to Water, which is based on the true story of a boy in… Read more »
The Wisdom of One
Our high school offered a virtual open house this year. Instead of hurrying through hallways to get from biology lab to Chinese to the choir room, I sat on the sofa and watched videos posted by my daughter’s teachers. I missed meeting them in person, but the videos were a great way to put faces… Read more »
Making an Ordinary Outing an Adventure
It was my daughter’s idea—catching the sunrise and sunset on the summer solstice. She planned to see them with a friend, and I smiled at the idea. So, early Saturday morning, when the pink light of dawn glimmered around the edges of my bedroom curtains, I decided to copy her. “Come with me,” I whispered to… Read more »
Taking Time to PLAY?
Many of us have been sheltering-in-place for over 10 weeks now. During this period, have you taken time to play? Play frees our minds. When we focus on a game, we let other thoughts go. Play activates our senses. When we catch a ball outdoors, we feel its weight as it strikes our glove. We listen, watch, move…. Read more »
Tea of the Week
Earl Gray
It has turned windy and cold here in the Midwest, and hot tea is a daily afternoon ritual now!