Monthly Archives: June 2014

#bookaday 2014 week 2: a slew of picture books!

Posted on June 29, 2014 by

I finished so many books this week, with lots of reading to help find books for the Early Childhood’s Summer Camp needs. I also read through several donated books, reluctant to give up my source of picture books now that I’m no … Continue reading →

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#bookaday 2014: week 1

Posted on June 24, 2014 by

I have participated in The Nerdy Bookclub’s #bookaday challenges before, but only in a peripheral way, to remind myself to read more when I’ve the time, and to get through a stack of books that’s been languishing. What is #bookaday, … Continue reading →

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Grateful: Art

Posted on June 22, 2014 by

I’ve been grateful for so very many things lately. Parting from my job is hard but also good and right for this time in my life. I’m making deals with myself about the rhythm of my days and exploring all … Continue reading →

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Late to the Party: Nobody’s Secret

Posted on June 19, 2014 by

Nobody’s Secret by Michaela MacColl My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I was in high school, I began writing letters to Emily Dickinson. I felt a deep connection to her through her poetry. I needed someone to listen, to … Continue reading →

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Grateful: Tribes

Posted on June 17, 2014 by

I’ve been thinking about the groups of people I engage with in the course of my days. I’m not a huge social animal, but there are certain groups I have come to feel comfortable with. They are my tribes. There are … Continue reading →

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