Getting around China was interesting since I don’t speak the language and certainly can’t read it. Things became even more interesting when we started reading signs that had been translated into English. The creativity of the translators is amazing or else the Chinese – English dictionary was written with a sense of humor. […]
China – children’s books to read before you go
When preparing to travel, I always search to find books that will help me prepare and understand the place where I am going. I believe that children’s books offer a great introduction to people and places. So, when I was given the opportunity to travel to Northeast China with Holt International Children’s Services, I found […]
Saving Sand Dollars
Most people are familiar with the story of a beachcomber who encounters a child on the beach surrounded by starfish. The child is tossing starfish one by one into the ocean. The beachcomber asks the child why he is bothering to toss starfish back since there are so many it won’t make a difference. The […]
Best Blueberry Books
July is Blueberry Month and the next best thing to eating blueberries is reading about them. On my top 10 best picture book list is Blueberries for Sal. This classic, written by Robert McClosky in 1948, follows Little Sal who is “helping” her mother to pick blueberries which will be canned for the winter. On […]
Red, white and blueberry salad
Fresh from the fields just in time for the 4th of July. This recipe is from my darling sister-in-law, Janice You’ll need: 2 cups of blueberries 1 cup strawberries ( then slice) 1 cup raspberries 3/4 cup slivered blanched almonds 3/4 cup white chocolate chips Wash the fruit. Slice the strawberries. Mix and serve in […]