honoring Indigenous Americans…a list of five The older I get, the more in awe I am of the resilience, strength, intelligence, and wisdom, of Indigenous peoples. They have much to teach us and in this moment of overt oppression in the U.S., I often think of […]
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a bluster of books for the gales of November Today marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald during a terrible November storm on Lake Superior, and the loss of all 29 men aboard. I was a teenager living in northern Minnesota at the time, and […]
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grounded in gratitude…a list of five We are all aware that the practice of gratitude reaps many benefits. We don’t need to wait for a holiday for that, but it’s a lovely reminder none the less. Before diving into the bustle of December holidays, let’s ground […]
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funny, endearing, yummy, intriguing…it’s a picture book round up For many of us, the holiday season tends to usher in crammed schedules and long to-do lists. Maybe it will seem contradictory, then, but I’m here to suggest that making a routine of some reading-together-time before bed is a fabulous […]
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the snow is snowing, the wind is blowing…a list of five Winter solstice may still be weeks away but the snow and cold has moved into my Minneapolis neighborhood and I for one am cheering it on! Whether or not you’re a fan of wintry weather, children’s books tend to be […]
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