Category Archives: Favorites

Travel Roundup Part II

Posted on May 18, 2018 by

Spring is in full bloom—finally! Each time I look out the window I marvel at the transformation. A few weeks ago, the trees stood brown and bare. The blooming bulbs with their vibrant colors served as the only signal that … Continue reading →

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Travel Roundup: England, Part I

Posted on March 29, 2018 by

If you follow me on social media, you know that Brad and I traveled to the United Kingdom the last two weeks of February. For me, and I imagine many of you, part of the fun of traveling is the … Continue reading →

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Late-Fall Shorts

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

Adjusting to an Empty Nest Anna left for her year abroad on September 3rd. Nothing quite prepares you as a parent for leaving your youngest at the airport, knowing she will be across the Atlantic for the next year. As … Continue reading →

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Some Favorite Family Read-Alouds

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

Hi friends! Head over to my friend Jessica Snell’s blog to read a piece I wrote about some favorite family read-alouds. I think you’ll enjoy checking out her blog, and hopefully you will find a new title or two to … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Commonplace Book

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

The beauty of the commonplace book is that it makes the act of reading and writing inseparable. Reading inspires writing which inspires more reading. -ReadLearnWrite.com Occasionally I like to write about topics that connect my worlds–my life as an educator with … Continue reading →

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Always Orange 2015 Christmas Gift List

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

This type of post is a first for me. I love reading the gift lists others write, but I get nervous whenever I have to compile a list of favorites, especially when it includes books. How to narrow the choices? … Continue reading →

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Fall Shorts

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

Today marks the first day of autumn. For this season-loving girl, the promise of sweater-wearing days, orange-colored soups, baked-apple desserts, and spice-scented candles fills me with happiness. To celebrate this day, Anna and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed warm … Continue reading →

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