The first Friday in June is National Doughnut Day which began in 1938 when the Salvation Army handed out doughnuts and other snacks to American soldiers. Here at A Field Trip Life we like to celebrate everything with a book. One of our favorites is Homer Price by Robert McCloskey. In the chapter titled The Doughnuts, […]
Nancy Drew – Super Sleuth
When was the last time you read a Nancy Drew Mystery novel? May is Nancy Drew Month and in honor of her 85th birthday, I reread #1 The Secret of the Old Clock which was first published in 1930. I credit Nancy Drew for my love of reading. When I was a girl, […]
Happy Birthday, Pippi Longstocking!
“I don’t want to write for adults. I want to write for readers who can perform miracles. Only children perform miracles when they read.” –Astrid Lindgren Who wouldn’t love a book that begins: Way out at the end of a tiny little town was an old overgrown garden, and in the garden was an old […]
The Accidental Field Trip – UC Davis Arboretum
It seems that no matter where I go, my trip turns into a field trip opportunity. Last week I took my daughter’s very large Labrador retriever to the UC Davis Veterinary Small Animal Clinic. After meeting with the oncologist I knew both Easton and I needed to walk before the three hour drive home. We […]
Reflections – 10 Thoughts about the A – Z Blog Challenge
10 Thoughts about the A-Z Blog Challenge I woke up on May 1st feeling like I was forgetting something. Did I actually make it to Z? Yes, I did! I’d like to say thanks to Arlee Bird, Challenge founder and the great co-hosts. Here are my reflective thoughts in no particular order: The second […]