Early in my marriage, my mother-in-law suggested I might someday like to have her wax bust of Shakespeare. I don’t recall my response; I hope it was gracious, though I’m not optimistic on that point. … Read More ...
Fostering Imagination
Whittling Mushrooms and Practicing Patience
My sons and I are learning to whittle. With careful hands and practiced movements we’re each shaving off slivers of basswood to turn our blocks into forms that hopefully look […]
Resources
Midsummer’s Mayhem: Shakespeare, Baking, Magic
A real-world middle-grade fantasy built around the plot of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream? Yes please! Midsummer’s Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca is a magical story about a young baker and […]
Warren & the World
The Warren & The World Vol 12, Issue 14
This year, April in North Carolina hasn’t felt like early summer, and for that I’m grateful. I love to revel in the beauty of the flowering trees and plants all […]
For Kids
What to Take for a Walk in the Woods
A very sensible story full of very, very, very, very, very good advice Always carry crumbs when you are wandering in the woods beside the waters – just in case […]