Monthly Archives: August 2025

Summer at the Eric Carle Museum

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Jennie

A trip to the Eric Carle Museum is my ray of sunshine, my inspiration.  Seeing original art illustrations and finding new children’s books gives me joy.  This summer visit was wonderful of course, and filled with new discoveries. The lobby … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Sally, For Sharing This Post – It’s One of My Favorites!

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Jennie
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Juliana’s Surprise Visit

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Jennie

When school ends. most children enjoy school’s Summer Camp. Many teachers become Camp Counselors. I have summers off… which is hard for children. They miss me. Juliana popped over to my house unexpectedly. She missed me and wanted to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Gloria, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, summer camp, young children | Tagged , , , , | 59 Comments

Family First

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Jennie

Our grown children live far away. One is on the east coast and one is on the west coast. Between them we have five wonderful grandchildren. Whenever they visit, it is special. Here I am with the west coast gang. … Continue reading →

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Dogs – They Make the Best Books

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Jennie

Dogs really do make the best books, because children love dogs.  Well, most everyone loves dogs.  When the dog in a book is more human than dog, the storyline is like a glistening taffy pull. Katherine Applegate has done her … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, books, chapter reading, children's books, Dogs, Expressing words and feelings, Heart, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, literacy, robots, wonder | Tagged , , , , | 67 Comments

Amanda

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Jennie

Hubby snapped this picture of me, completely engrossed in reading Amanda in Scotland The Standing Stones. Thank goodness for Amanda.  This weekend I’m busy with an annual writer’s conference on line.  I’m exhausted.  There was an hour window of a … Continue reading →

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