The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference is in it’s 8th year and this year it actually took on a NEW name. The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Alternative Conference. This is due to the fact that the founder of the conference, Nancy Johnson, – my college advisor and a woman I greatly admire, is […]
“spa weekend”
whenever i leave my girlfriend’s house in bellingham i feel like i have had a spa weekend. there is nothing ‘spa’ about it, but i leave feeling like i had a massage, facial, mani/pedi, and a counseling session. this visit consisted of making dinner (i even left with her meatloaf recipe), time outside in the beautiful evening […]
39 years later, a first kiss story.
I’m hoping to do a series of posts centered on marriage and honoring those in my life who have been married for YEARS. I have found them to be so inspiring and wanted to share just parts of their stories. Yesterday my Aunti Judy and Uncle Bob celebrated 39 years of marriage. My Uncle Bob […]
Thankful on a Thursday
1. i’m thankful for classroom volunteers. i have 2-3 classroom volunteers that come each week to help students in literacy centers. they are dedicated, interested, and give generously of their time and energy. 2. i woke up late this morning (not what I’m thankful for) but Jamin brought a latte and sandwich to me at school this […]