Roots and Wings

When we visited the kids in the spring, our granddaughter showed us how to operate their new washing machine. She pulled up a chair and demonstrated how much detergent to use, what buttons to push, and don’t forget to add a few drops of essential oil. Rachel is 4 years old. She also makes her bed, clears dishes…

Reading is still FUNdamental!

Probably not many of you remember that Public Service Ad Campaign the government launched (maybe in the 70’s?) to try to encourage all children to read — Reading is FUNdamental. I fell for it! Now, I want to spread my love of reading to every child in the world. That is the main reason I…

Something’s Brewing

“Wind’s in the East The Fog is rolling in Like something is brewing, About to begin . . .” This bit of a song, from the Overture of The MARY POPPINS Movie written by Robert and Richard Sherman, and played throughout the  SAVING MR. BANKS movie, has somehow always sparked my imagination. The scene it creates…