Monthly Archives: May 2006

Spring Flowers

My stepmother was looking through the book Moments: The Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs by Hal Buell and David Halberstam. She noted that most of the photos were powerful and intense depictions of sadness and she began to compare her life … Continue reading

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Memorial Day – Storytelling Around the Grill

During this upcoming three-day-weekend of fun, food, and family time, let’s stop to remember those who have passed on before us, especially those lives lost in service of our country. It makes me sad to hear of so many of … Continue reading

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An Hour With Kevin Henkes

This week I had the thrill of attending a Kevin Henkes author event, sharing the excitement with my youngest daughter. What a great mother-daughter learning experience. We are big fans of the man who created Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse, among … Continue reading

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