22
Nov
Sunday Dance
When was the last time you swung your partner round and round? I learned how to square dance in 4th grade and that was probably the last time I did any dosey doe-ing on my own accord. Earlier this week we attended an all-ages folk dancing introduction put on by the good people at Lawrence […]
10
Sep
Sunflower Art + Activities for Kids
Where I live, summer’s final act is when thousands of suns burst into a glowing field seen from miles away. It is a sight. What was once a mythical sunflower field learned about only by word of mouth, now is a famous Eastern Kansas tourist destination. Grinter Farms generously allows visitors to frequent their field and […]
30
Aug
Last Sigh of Summer
Summer always seems to come and go faster than all other seasons. The past few summers we either moved down the block or to another state and back, so it’s been a fleeting, transitional season. But let me tell you… It feels so good to be home. All the boxes have been unpacked and we’re finally […]
2
Jun
Plans Have Changed
Spring is synonymous with change. Some change is effortless. All of the sudden you look outside and green leaves cover the once bare trees, the world has transformed, it seems, overnight. But this spring has been unstable. Winter lingers like a guest overstaying a visit; fog and snow and changing winds. The sunlight is crystal […]
25
Jul
An Ode to LFK
My intention was to write this before leaving, but as many of you know… When you move NOTHING ever goes according to plan. And once you get to where you are going, it takes awhile to find your footing. We moved in early June to Chattanooga and this is me finally sitting down to write […]
24
Jan
Review: Bluebird
Bluebird by Lindsey Yankey Find it at: Your library | Your local bookstore Published: Simply Read Books (January 26, 2014) Recommended Reading Age: 3 & up In a nutshell: Boy, do I have a special treat for you my dear reader friend… Local Lawrence artist Lindsey Yankey has published her first picture book! And it is […]
16
Aug
Quantrill’s Raid Book List for Young Readers
[Also appears on the Lawrence Public Library Children’s Room blog] There are many things I love about living in Lawrence, Kansas, one being that it is a town rich with history; a history that is celebrated and honored. This August the city of Lawrence is all a buzz for the 150th anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid, […]
20
Jul
Seeing Things
Spring moonrise. Misty walks. Drip, drip, drop. South Park in bloom. Library magic. Story cuddle. “We can talk…. When there is anyone worth talking to.” Exploring. Cloud gazing. Pages to Projects. Growing. (Picture taken at 17 weeks.) Window watching. Smiles. Wagon reading. Summer fresh. Strawberry breeze. Bzzzzzzy at work. 30. 3. To market, to market. […]
30
Mar
Seeing Things
Librarian-type. Bedhead. Snowed in. Reading rainbow. Googly eyes. Tiny dancer. March Madness. Morning art session. Snow, snow, snow. Fwash the Squash. Found in a book. Round Robin. This past month has been madness. And I’m not just talking about basketball. I had some big librarian-type news earlier this month. We’ve had some early mornings […]
