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Brinkmanship #midnighthaiku

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Rising in silence Spirit of sorrow and joy Erasing the night I watch the sun rise from my doorstep. Inside, the humdrum necessities await. Outside, the small dog explores the garden with…

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IF YOU LOVE DOGS THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL LEARN!

Originally posted on Pen & Paper:
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J.K. Rowling on Writing

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://commons.wikimedia.org) “Read as much as you possibly can. Nothing will help you as much as reading.” ? “There’s no formula.” ? “There’s always room for a story that can transport people…

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Being ordinary…

Ordinary, yet extraordinary. Sue Vincent writes, “Perhaps living ordinary lives the best we can is what makes people extraordinary. There is beauty in that.” This is me! The Silent Eye Why would anyone want to read about me? It is … Continue reading

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Forest 4s: The Real Woods

Originally posted on Playful Directions:
Let us never forget the greatest teacher of all… nature. When children can explore, they learn. Marie Forst does just that with her students. Playful Directions View original post

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – Seeing is Believing

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
When I was a little girl in second grade, my bed was right beside a big window.  Looking at the stars at night or the clouds and sun in the morning was…

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Escape to anywhere

Originally posted on Norah Colvin:
We sometimes think of reading as a form of escapism. But many stories, including those in picture books, feature an escape as part of the complication or resolution. It doesn’t require much thought to create…

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I’m Adorable!

Mitch Teemley Rhonda at Pollyanna’s Path nominated me for a Liebster Award (= favorite” or “adored” one in German). I’m flattergasted (sometimes only a made-up word will do). Rhonda’s site is pretty adorable too, btw. Rules: I’m required to Thank … Continue reading

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Change The World

Originally posted on fourth generation farmgirl:
This speech by US Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven is beautiful, moving, and inspiring.  I hope you will watch it. ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sK3wJAxGfs

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August G…uest #7: Children – Teaching, Reading, Storytelling, and More

Originally posted on EsmeSalon:
 Meet Jennie @ A Teacher’s Reflections Thank you, Esmé, for having me as a guest on your wonderful blog.  First, let me introduce myself.  I am Jennie, a long time preschool teacher, 30+ years is definitely a…

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