My friend and fellow author, Sue Schlesman, has a heart for social justice and compassion. Years ago, she came to me with an idea to reach children with the message of love and compassion and I wanted to be part … Continue reading →
If, like me, you enjoy reading seasonal picture books with the little ones in your life—you should certainly check out God Gave Us Thankful Hearts by Lisa Tawn Bergren! It’s a charming story that encourages young readers to recognize the blessings in … Continue reading →
The first Thanksgiving in America actually took place in 1598, in Texas. Spanish pioneers marched north from Mexico to Texas for three months. They camped in what is now the city of El Paso, Texas. Don Juan de Oñate had … Continue reading →
The last two weeks have given us amazing night skies. First, the Northern lights were visible as far south as Alabama. The following week a meteor, (Tsuchinshan-ALTA) was visible just after sunset in the western sky near the horizon. Have … Continue reading →
Pumpkins are everywhere! We all love to go to pumpkin patches or stores where they are already cut and for sale. We then select our favorite pumpkin and take it home to decorate. You might even say that pumpkins are … Continue reading →
Courage Like Kate written by Anna Crowley Redding and illustrated by Emily Sutton is the inspiring true story of a girl lighthouse keeper. Kate considers herself to be her dad’s assistant. He trains her to do responsibilities that girls in … Continue reading →
