I love trees. I especially love trees in the winter time. The contrast between the branches and the blue sky never fails to get my attention; in fact, it’s one of my favorite natural vistas. I have taken countless photographs of this particular scene–in fact, I took some just today. Wishtree, then, can’t help but … [Read more…]
This week I introduced my girls (ages thirteen and twelve) to the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice (and yes, Colin Firth). Such a walk down memory lane for me! If possible, Mrs. Bennett is more embarrassingly funny, Elizabeth more admirable, and Mr. Darcy more dreamy than I thought in my teens and early adulthood. (Okay, maybe … [Read more…]
I told you I am into fairy tales this year. 🙂 Hope’s review of Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley convinced me to pick this one up and soon. Although it has been on my radar for years and years, I had never read this positively captivating … [Read more…]
Judy Sierra is a beloved author in our home. Her writing career could’ve begun and ended with Counting Crocodiles and we’d consider her a success. However, she has written far more than just that one book. Her total number of picture books is climbing close to two dozen now with the latest addition to her oeuvre: The … [Read more…]
Sometimes I can’t sleep. That has not been normal for me, but lately I fear that it is becoming normal. This morning at about 4 a.m. I decided that maybe if I read a little bit I would tire and go back to sleep. (Never mind that I was reading on the Kindle app on … [Read more…]
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