Category Archives: Inspiration

Elsie the Borden Cow

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Jennie

Elsie the Borden Cow was part of my childhood.  She made the best ice cream, and I have fond memories of summers standing in line to get her ice cream. Guess what?  I am welcoming Elsie into my heart – … Continue reading →

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Beating the Heat

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jennie

Who doesn’t want to jump in the pool with all their clothes on! Be brave, live like a child.  I promise you it is wonderful. Jennie

Posted in behavior, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Nature | Tagged , | 67 Comments

Mr. Chips

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Jennie

Thank you Mike at A Bit About Britain for your lovely comment.  Did you know my hero teacher is Mr. Chips?  Perhaps he has been tucked away somewhere in my heart, as he has been beloved to me long before … Continue reading →

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Big Papi

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Jennie

Congratulations to David Ortiz, better known as Big Papi, for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame – one of only three designated hitters, DH, to receive that honor. I was glued to the television when the Red Sox … Continue reading →

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Perfect

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jennie

One of my summer children.  Love abounds. Jennie

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A Child and His Family Over the Years

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Jennie

Children stick with me long after they have left my preschool class.  Perhaps it’s because I have always stuck with them and supported them. Noah, my former preschooler, was here visiting this past weekend, along with his parents.  He is … Continue reading →

Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Family, Inspiration, Learning About the World, preschool, teaching | Tagged , , , , | 88 Comments

Ice Cream Dinner at the Farm

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jennie

The Farm The View The ice cream Dinner! Jennie

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A Trilogy in Nature

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Jennie

Things happen in threes, right? First there was the silver lining. Have you ever seen clouds with a silver lining? A hummingbird traveled from flower to flower. I never get to capture this on a video, hummingbirds are far too … Continue reading →

Posted in E.B. White, Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, Quotes, Uncategorized, wonder | Tagged , , , | 86 Comments

Summer at the Eric Carle Museum

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Jennie

My summer venture at the Eric Carle Museum was nothing short of wonderful.  I have much to tell you! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mobile The museum is celebrating 20 years.  The main exhibit is Celebrating Collage.  Of course!  Eric Carle’s … Continue reading →

Posted in art, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, museums, picture books, The Arts, wonder | Tagged , , , | 86 Comments

Feathers

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jennie

Tonight there were feathers in the sky. Jennie

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