Last June I posted “Not Just for Kids” a piece about the joys of summer reading. And as the title suggests, it was a nod to adults to take part in this warm weather activity as well. Teachers often encourage their students to keep up and hone their reading skills over the summer, why shouldn’tContinue reading “Summer Reading”
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Not Just for Kids
Noshing on picnic lunches, attending outdoor concerts, lazing at the beach, barbequing burgers in the backyard, bringing kids to the park, watching movies under the stars, hanging out in a hammock, visiting museums, vacationing with family, flying kites, catching up with friends, stargazing, swimming, chilling at the library, hiking on nature trails, devouring an iceContinue reading “Not Just for Kids”
Read Across America
From my journal: March 3, 2003, Newbury Park, California “Borrowing Robert’s red and white striped hat…will wear at school today. Have a stack of Dr. Seuss books ready…it’s ‘Read Across America’ Day…” In 1997 The National Education Association came up with the idea of setting aside a day to celebrate the joys of reading. AContinue reading “Read Across America”
A Journal Journey 