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Small Joys–Earrings!
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These earrings have just found a sweet nook in my jewelry box. They’re replicas of the glass floats used years and years ago for fishing nets by Asian and sometimes American fishermen. Nestled against a boomerang given to me by an Australian friend (Thank you, Trish!), and a replica of a scrimshawed walrus tusk, are…
Books I Love/Where The Wild Things Are
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Maurice Sendak is the illustrator and author of this wonderful children’s book, the 1964 winner of the Caldecott Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year. I love the little boy Max and his fantastical journey to the land where the Wild Things are. I love how very wild Max and the Wild Things are and yet how…
December 2019 Book Winner!
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Congratulations to Kathy Carlson Spencer who won our December Free Book! Kathy’s favorite Christmas traditions are family times together, drinking hot chocolate, decorating, and eating cookies! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Kathy!! Message me your address and I’ll mail your book ASAP! Blessings! Sue
JULY 2024 FREE BOOK!
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This year, it is my honor to have nominated writer Gloria Whelan for induction into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame. Gloria Whelan is 100 years old and one of Michigan’s most gifted authors. The majority of Gloria’s books are written for the young adult market or middle readers. Her incredible novel HOMELESS BIRD…
PUPPY LOVE! Labrador Retriever
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When our children were small, my husband’s parents owned a wonderful black lab named Charlie. He was a patient and loving friend to our son and daughter. Whenever I think of Charlie, I remember him lying patiently while my children adorned him with daisies all down his back. What a sweet dog! Do you have…
European Research Trip – Croatia!
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One of our guides describes the shape of Croatia as that of a bird flying. Check out the purple image on the map, and you’ll see her description is accurate, with one “wing” of Croatia lying along the Adriatic Sea and the other slanting inland to follow the Danube River. As I mentioned in my…
When I think of Ireland, I always think it must seem magical there!
a little bit eerie, a little bit magical, looks like Ireland :))
Another favorite. Thanks, Sue.