Reading & Writing: pollyanna-ish

Did you ever read “Pollyanna?” — the turn of the century novel by Eleanor Porter? It’s not the completely saccharine Disney Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: hope is a thing

When I was a new mom, I read picture books to the girls all the time. I would check out Continue reading →

Monday song — turning the page

One of the more remarkable women of history was Eleanor of Aquitaine. In an age where women were often relegated Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Reason or Rhyme

Have you ever been so scared that you were not sure you could reach inside yourself and drag out that Continue reading →

Thursday song — shades of grey

Hi, now that I have your attention…. this is not a post about “that” book or its upcoming movie adaptation, what Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Looking for Alaska (or not)

In Looking for Alaska, celebrated YA author John Green’s 1st novel, he tells the story of Miles “Pudge” Halter who goes Continue reading →

Sunday song — by any other name

Jamie Lee Curtis can do anything…. write, act, parent, advocate, chew the scenery. Literally. In the under loved, A Fish Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: of books & birthdays

When we were kids, my presents were always the easy ones to find. Hard, rectangular and easy to stack — Continue reading →