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Kindergarten Means “Garden of Children”

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jennie

My garden is a new venture every year.  We bought an older home with an established flower garden in 2002.  When summer arrived I couldn’t wait to see what  would bloom.  It was a joy to discover new flowers.  Since … Continue reading →

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Words, Wonderful Words…

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on Joy Lennick:
Every now and then I pontificate on the power and magic of words. Those twenty-six little letters have faithfully served us ever since “Adam” said Ugg to “Eve.” And, in what variety! True and Fairy…

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Quote of the day

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on M.C. Tuggle, Writer:
“By failing to read or listen to poets, society dooms itself to inferior modes of articulation, those of the politician, the salesman, or the charlatan. In other words, it forfeits its own evolutionary…

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Today’s Quote

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Jennie

Vincent van Gogh not only painted beautifully, he spoke of love and strength. Thank you Theresa for posting van Gogh’s Starry Night and his quotation.

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End of the School Year

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Jennie

The end of the school year is always fast, furious, and fun. Emotions run wild, both with children and teachers. The week started with visits to every child’s house. Really. How cool is that, to have your teacher come to … Continue reading →

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Magic In Stories!

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(www.pixabay.com) There is magic in stories. Magic is the transmutation of objects or the manipulation of the world in ways that move outside the realm of science. Whether or not magic…

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Daily Quip

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on Butterfly Sand:
We were all children once. Sometimes we forget that.

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The Crossing Guard Chronicles: Oh, What We’ve Missed…

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on S'amusing:
“Today, April 30, 1789, is a big day in American history. It happened in New York City and was the first of its kind. Do you know what it is?” * This would have been…

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Please Honor Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend, but I also hope you remember why this holiday exists.  The word “holiday” comes from “holy day,” and the remembrance of…

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HELLO! Remember Me?

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Jennie

Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
Tomorrow is 1 May, the start of Military Appreciation Month.  I thought it appropriate to remind some about the flag they fly under and why…… Some call me Old Glory, others call me the Star…

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