You know what’s tough? Growing up. I remember it. You know what else is tough? Being the mama, helping your children grow up. I’m doing it. (Confession: this might be the hardest thing I’ve ever done.) In my quest to read books that are the talk of the Newbery prognosticators, I finally got around to … [Read more…]
January is almost always a great reading month for me, and this month has been no exception. It’s as if I heave a great sigh of relief as soon as the Christmas decor is packed away and collapse into a figurative easy chair to read the month away. Of course, this doesn’t really happen, but … [Read more…]
Laura Amy Schlitz has been on my radar since I read her Splendors and Glooms back a few years ago (a book which I handed to twelve year old Louise on our last library trip and which she subsequently devoured). Having only read that one book by her, I associate her with creepy, atmospheric stories … [Read more…]
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…]
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