The local TV weatherman (okay, meteorologist) called it a “nuisance snow”, but I didn’t see it that way at all. The few inches we got yesterday made me feel glad for a sign of the season. It was a refreshingly pretty snow that fell on a Saturday between holidays, and I had no place in … Continue reading
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Halloween Is The Perfect Time For…
…Picking your own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, which isn’t so easy when you’re only six months old. So many interesting shapes and sizes to choose from…which one will wear the face of a jack-o-lantern? And when will the Great Pumpkin arrive? …Funny hats and little black cats who come for a visit and perhaps … Continue reading
The Night Sky: A Canvas For Our Imagination
“I like the night. Without the dark, we’d never see the stars.” ~ Stephenie Meyer, Author of the Twilight series I like the night, too. And I like this quote because it conjures up so many ideas about night for me. At its surface, I am reminded of the wonder and joy I feel when … Continue reading
Blue
…not as in “I’m feeling blue”, more like in azure, sapphire, and cerulean. Think: sky, gemstones, paints. Blue. If I had to describe Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada) it would be blue. The most noticeable aspect of this incredible glacier-formed lake is its striking, remarkable color . So clear, Lake Tahoe reflects the sky. And in a locale … Continue reading
Monet-Inspired Fun
Technology can be a lot of fun. Even the simpler functions of technology devices can fascinate and entertain. I’ll give you an example. Recently I had been looking online at photos of fine art (famous masterpieces, really), some I had never seen and many that were instantly recognizable. As often is the case for me, … Continue reading
My Hiking Partner for Life
Several years ago (my then future husband) Bill invited me to join him and three of his children on a hiking trip. I had no experience with hiking and had only a vague notion of the physical expectations, but with my sweetheart’s encouragement and, after some internet research, I accepted (cautiously) to join him to … Continue reading
Awaiting (Patiently) The Season For Sitting Back And Unwinding
I am looking forward to summer. The school calendar is counting down to year’s end and that, combined with the splendidly uplifting mild weather of this past weekend, has me dreaming to relaxing, lazy days ahead. Wonderful, wistful summer days to enjoy quiet moments…I know that they will be here soon, that summertime is within … Continue reading
Rivers Are Children Holding Hands
I came across this wonderful little poem. It appeared in a second grade reading textbook in an article about the life of a poet. To my dismay, the publisher of the book did not include the title of the poem or the year that it was published. Unfortunately, my internet research has failed to uncover … Continue reading
What is your favorite animal in the jungle?
Every morning the second-graders are given a topic to write about in their morning journals. Yesterday the topic, presented as the Question of the Day, was “What is your favorite animal in the jungle?”. The topic came in connection with the children reading about Jane Goodall’s observations of chimpanzees in the wild. When I read … Continue reading
Oh, Happy Spring!: A Pittsburgh Treasure
Oh, happy Spring! It’s the time for blooms and blossoms, warmer air and sunshine. Last weekend my daughter had the opportunity to host my sister and her family when they visited her in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of the spectacular sights she took them to see is the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Phipps Conservatory is … Continue reading
Simple Pleasures 