Let’s celebrate – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory turns 50 this month! Written by Roald Dahl, it was published in 1964 and has become a classic of children’s literature. Yes, there have been 2 movies and a musical made based on the story but I still prefer the book. It is the tale of Willie […]
B is for Book Bag. What’s in yours?
I must admit, I am a bit of a bag lady. I have quite a collection and always seem to find a new bag to take along. I have tote bags, book bags, over the shoulder bags and back packs. There’s a just right bag for every trip. I tend to carry too much “just […]
A is for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
While checking in on some of my favorite blogs, I learned that there is a challenge to bloggers to make 26 blog entries this month, each focusing on each letter of the alphabet. Since adventure is my favorite A word I am returning to my favorite childhood book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis […]
Blossom Trail Spring
It is difficult to describe how wonderful it is to live on the edge of the blossom trail in the spring. Everywhere you look, there are trees dressed in shades of pink (peaches and nectarines) or white (plums and almonds). The best way to enjoy the trail though is to walk through the orchards. The […]
A Season of Angels
For me, December is the season of angels. As a child, I loved to hear my sweet mother read the New Testament stories of the angels and the birth of Jesus. As a mother, I have shared these stories with my children. I love to place the angels in the nativity scenes. “Hark the Herald […]