The World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreWhile most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
Read moreNowadays, a few weeks a year have become my “collecting weeks.” With two currently in college, in geographically opposite directions, one an hour and the other five hours away, this…
Read moreLast year I celebrated a milestone birthday, one that is frequently met with black balloons and obnoxious cards (thankfully my family spared me that). It was my second year as…
Read moreThis year, I spent Thanksgiving with the family I was born into. It was the first holiday together in 15 years. Since we live far apart from each other (in…
Read moreI sent my last child off to college. This summer seemed to go faster than most. It seemed there was always someone on the way out the door. Before we…
Read moreWhen I wrote about endings, I was thinking of the next generation, the upcoming one, who are no longer children. About the end of a chapter in their lives, and…
Read more“Family” is a powerful word. It conjures up many images and evokes many feelings. It can be defined in various ways. Obviously, we are all born into a family. Most…
Read moreThis is a role I have taken on in our family. It can be an overwhelming task, but is one I greatly enjoy. I have the family tree records and…
Read moreMy daughter moved out. She didn’t go off to college, or camp, she moved out. I know that life is full of changes and as we age, they seem to…
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