Watch Your Language
I recently heard a friend recount a startling experience. She ended the story with, “I literally died when he jumped in front of me!” As a writer, I’m particular about how I use words. She and I both knew she … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Fun for Christian Families
It is already November! I can’t believe that fall is going so quickly, but Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love to gather with my family and thank God for His many blessings. I love the anticipation of … Continue reading →
Book Review: Christmas Is Coming! But Waiting Is Hard! by Karen Whiting
■Christmas Is Coming! But Waiting Is Hard! ■Author: Karen Whiting ■Pages: 112 ■Publisher: Abingdon Press; Gld edition (September 20, 2016) ■ISBN-10: 1501824724 ■ISBN-13: 978-1501824722 ■SRP: $16.99 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 My childhood was filled with activities … Continue reading →
Happy National Family Reading Month!
Reading to my children and now, grandchildren, has always been one of my favorite activities. Not only does it allow for extra cuddle time with my precious little ones, but it reinforces family ties and promotes literacy. November is National … Continue reading →
My Thanksgiving Prayer
Something that I learned during my years of teaching preschool, is that young children (ages 1-3) live in the present. They are aware of their surroundings and the people who are with them. They might understand that Mommy is coming … Continue reading →
Literature for an Autumn Night
My good friend, author and illustrator, Samantha Bell, graced me with her book Firefly Night at our critique group. It came just in time for the unit I was teaching about the autumn night. My unit included constellations, moon phases, … Continue reading →