Annie and I both tower over our mom; petite in stature she is feisty and full of energy. No matter how much I have grown over the years, I still look up to her. I meant to post this blog last Sunday for Mother’s Day,...
Last week I talked at great length about my visit to The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. One of the highlights of my visit was a showcase of original art by Lisbeth Zwerger (love her). Keep reading...
Last summer we drove miles and miles and refilled the gas tank so we could drive miles and miles more (and this was after traveling by train and Greyhound bus) to go see The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. This museum has been...
Hooray for the little guy! Keep reading...
Last week was Binky’s birthday; he turned 6. There was cake, party hats and balloons. Like all cats he wasn’t impressed by all the party fuss, but he did enjoy spending the evening with friends and getting his belly rubbed. Keep reading...
With their very long ears, bilbies look like a cross between a rabbit and a mouse, and are sadly endangered. To bring awareness to this species, Australians have marketed bilbies as a native alternative to the Easter Bunny by selling chocolate Easter Bilbies, which is...
Shhhhhhhh… Keep reading...
One of my favorite public parks is located in New York City. Nestled among the city’s skyscrapers and concrete is the High Line. It’s a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park, running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen. The High...
I landed in San Francisco with a tickle in my throat, and by the end of my trip I lost my voice. A nasty cold wasn’t the only souvenir I came home with; I have plenty of books to share over the next couple of...
Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Keep reading...