What is acceptable reading material for your child?
It's a legit question, especially since banning books by some schools has in turn created a demand for these books.
Suppose your middle … Continue reading >>
Teaching the meaning of Memorial Day to children
To most kids (and to many adults), Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. We barbecue hamburgers, take a trip to the park, or plant … Continue reading >>
Myself?
A letter to advice columnist Miss Manners begins: “My husband, myself and another couple went out for dinner last summer…”
I read the rest of the question but kept bouncing back to that … Continue reading >>
We hit the road!
I took Gordy and the Ghost Crab and my newest creation, my felt ghost crab hat, to Weston Elementary School in Imlay City, MI where we meet with three groups of students: the … Continue reading >>
In times of turmoil, writers can affect change with their words, stories and poems. They are a window into the greater truths of the world at large, beyond the minuscule limits of ourselves. Ten years … Continue reading >>
"I want one"
Nearly every time I walk Clementine and Cowboy in town, someone says to me "I want a corgi."
Do you really? I know they are so stinking cute--those big ears, little legs, and … Continue reading >>