We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 My father-in-law was an infamous storyteller. You wouldn’t know it by his quiet public manner, but gathered around … Continue reading →
On January 20, I posted a review of The Amazing Incredible Shrinking Violin by Thornton Cline, a gifted and talented musician, educator, and song writer who loves music and understands kids. His second book recently hit the market and is another … Continue reading →
Is it possible to have a stress-free Christmas season? For some – okay, for me! – the Christmas season begins earlier than for others. Confession time: I’ve been playing Christmas carols for a few weeks now. I just can’t get … Continue reading →
Tomorrow will be November 1st. I LOVE November. It is a time of remembering the blessing of family and friends. It is a time of gathering together and looking forward to celebrating Jesus’ birth at Christmas. So why am I … Continue reading →
Guest post by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA When I was growing up in the fifties, the elderly sat on front porches surrounded by toddlers and teens. It was a common practice for groups of children to visit middle-aged neighbors to … Continue reading →
Halloween and all the masks and darker costumes often scare children. That provides an opportunity to chat about truth, reality, and pretend. 1. Start with doing some optical illusions.Place a pencil in a glass and look at it from the … Continue reading →