Currently, it is holiday time in much of the world – with Christmas, Hanukkah, and…
Category: American Experience
Between yesterday and today I taught five classrooms of students about poinsettias. They ranged from…
Growing up I was fascinated by the story of the Nutcracker. It seemed so magical…
When my boys were very young, I took their gently used clothes and baby equipment…
When I went to grab my computer this morning, naturally my mind went to my…
I grew up in Western New York, but have lived in the Mid-west now for…
If you just want my book recommendations, skip to the end of the blog. If…
Fall is a beautiful time in the midwest, especially when the sun is out and…
To learn more, go to: The National Park Service on Effigy Mounds National Monument Iowa
The Apples in My Orchard 