Day #56: N.C. Wyeth
January 17, 2019
In my early teens, I chanced upon a copy of Treasure Island, written by Robert Louis Stevenson and illustrated by N.C. Wyeth, when I was
Day #55: Cloth Napkins
January 16, 2019
Many years ago, we stopped using paper napkins. Cloth napkins feel so nice and they dress up even the most informal table. A number of
Day #54: Our Book Club
January 15, 2019
It is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday. He was a persistent advocate for a more just and humane life, an inspiration for all of
Day #53: e.e. cummings
January 14, 2019
Poetry has always sung to me, ever since I first read it in Highlights magazine at the dentist’s office. (Odd that I remember that so
Day #52: Naps
January 13, 2019
Gratitude Journal Day #52: In the top five on my gratitude list? Naps. Right? “Think what a better world it would be if we all,
Day #51: Family History
January 12, 2019
I am grateful for having a deep connection to history … it’s a family tradition. My grandmother subscribed to hometown newspapers in two states. She
Day #50: Books for Breakfast
January 11, 2019
Last night, a group of teachers and children’s literature enthusiasts gathered to place good information in the folders each attendee will receive at the 2019
Day #49: Glass Storage
January 10, 2019
Roughly 10 years ago, a dear friend of ours was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor advised her to stop using plastic storage dishes immediately
Day #48: A Year with Nature
January 9, 2019
When I was in school, I chose classes in reading, writing, and art before any others. Only when I couldn’t avoid a science or math
Day #47: Note to Self
January 8, 2019
It may seem a bit circuitous, but I’m grateful for this Gratitude Journal. On Day 47, as I anticipate another 318 days of making a
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