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 >>
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: 1. the … Continue reading >>
I first read Meckel's poem in Rattle years ago and hung on to it. I even created an altered book using these words. Here it is for you, paired with art from one of my favorite digital artists:
A … Continue reading >>
The Villanelle...
is a poem with strict rules! They are notoriously tricky to write because of their strict form and double refrain. This highly structured poem has nineteen lines that consist of … 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 >>
Hershey's
In the refrigerator meat drawer, way in the back under the cheese and lunch meat, I found my mother’s stash of Hershey chocolate bars. Three of them. I was probably ten years old, … Continue reading >>