Day #171: Mother’s Day
May 12, 2019
Oh, the paths we walked together, first you leading me, then me leading you. You were the best mother for me and I love you
Day #170: Anita Silvey
May 11, 2019
I am grateful for the writing, leadership, and example that Anita Silvey has been for my life. I have long admired her books about children’s
Day #169: Randy Klauk
May 10, 2019
Have I mentioned how grateful I am for the school librarians who give their hearts, minds, creativity, and problem-solving prowess to the students in their
Day #168: The Kid Who Would Be King
May 9, 2019
Some days (most days), I am in need of a movie that leaves me feeling like I can tackle anything and make it better. Steve
Day #167: Public Radio
May 8, 2019
In our office and in our home, we listen to public radio much of the day and night. Music provides the calm in our day
Day #166: Naomi Shihab Nye
May 7, 2019
I am delighted and grateful to learn that Naomi Shihab Nye is our new Young People’s Poet Laureate. If you haven’t yet read everything she’s
Day #165: Canning Challenged
May 6, 2019
Last night, for Sunday supper, a dear friend brought me a thank you gift … which thrilled me. Will this Ball Blue Book finally give
Day #164: Conversation
May 5, 2019
After spending the morning in conversation with a friend over breakfast, I realize how grateful I am for those beautiful moments of communion, face to
Day #163: Star Wars
May 4, 2019
I cannot let this day slip away without expressing gratitude for Star Wars. When the original film was first released in 1977, I was leaving
Day #162: Waste not, want not
May 3, 2019
For several years, I considered writing a blog called “What Would Grandma Do?” In our striving for a life of less consumption, less waste, less
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