Another book list! This one for the kiddos. Books for the Younger Set For those just starting to read/listen to chapter books, age 5/6/7ish, these are some books that didn’t drive me bonkers. The Junie B Jones series, by Barbara Park. I know some moms … Continue reading A Chapter Book List for Elementary and Middle Grades Kids
To Serve and to Savor: A Word on Wilmington
For about half my days over the last 15 years, I have parked at a garage at 11th and Orange each morning, and looked out over downtown Wilmington – the banks rising up towards the sky reflecting slick glass and metal, the functional office buildings … Continue reading To Serve and to Savor: A Word on Wilmington
Spring Reflection
Some spring photos and thoughts.
Memories Unearthed by a Coffee Sack
When exploring Northern Virginia on a long weekend recently, we visited a small coffee shop in Manassas. As we settled in, my husband noticed a basket of Colombian coffee sacks for sale. Rafael is from Mexico, not Colombia, but he recognized those 70kg burlap sacks the moment he saw them.
International Book List Part II
It’s finally time I got around to listing my next set of favorite international books. I went in order of country population, and you can find my book list from the first five countries here. Below are a few books from the next five countries. … Continue reading International Book List Part II
Time Marches On in Richmond, VA
On the way home from a work trip, I drove around Richmond, VA, wondering what I might remember from the time I lived there as a grad student. While many streets were familiar, I couldn’t quite recognize many of the businesses and landmarks, nor could … Continue reading Time Marches On in Richmond, VA
Raising Mentally Resilient Kids Part II
A few more techniques to raise mentally healthy children.
Raising Mentally Resilient Kids Part I
Here are a few ideas for how to raise mentally resilient kids.
On Heights and Anxious Thoughts
The kids ran ahead, bundled in their layers, kicking pebbles and letting their voices echo unrestrained into the expanse. We shuffled along behind, calling them to stay in sight, stay close. We knew the cliffs were just around one of these bends. When we arrived … Continue reading On Heights and Anxious Thoughts
A Season of Loss
Driving the kids to school, I see my favorite trees. The glowing cloud of coral leaves on the one at the corner by the preschool. The dazzling crimson of the one at the curve coming into our neighborhood. The burnished fuchsia of the burning bush … Continue reading A Season of Loss