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 […]
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 […]
22
Oct
Seeing Things
In Kansas, the flowers are as tall as houses. Tiny treasures. Tiny feet. Commemorate Lawrence #QR1863. One month, one book. Sunfower state of mind as far as the eye can see August breeze. Future reader. Her nature collection. Art walk. King of the shelf. Improptu storytime. Like mother, like daughter. Leaf printing. Sunrise over […]
7
Sep
30 Weeks
This week marks 30 weeks. The homestretch. Little girl is growing and has a lot more growing to do. We’re still teeterting back and forth between names. There are a few standouts, so now all we need to do is buckle down and make a decision. Like L, she’s an active little thing. Will doesn’t […]
2
Aug
Summer Skies
When the summer starts to stretch into August, blue skies start to become cluttered with sunflowers. Reaching up and out, tall and proud, flexing their fingers these golden sun worshipers, declaring their love of light. When a breeze blows through off the plains, they shake and sway, entranced in dance. I look up, they look […]
16
Mar
Lesson in Growing
After we moved from New York City to Ludington last year, I had a hard time adapting to our new environment . I was incredibly homesick for the familiar tall buildings, the city streets, for the energy, and for my friends. One afternoon, I was on the phone with a friend, in a melancholy mood […]
