Category: Writing

  • 5 Resources to Celebrate Poetry for Kids!

    5 Resources to Celebrate Poetry for Kids!

    In my best attempt to be a Proverbs 31 woman, I’ve discovered my wisdom, strength and dignity comes in words of whimsy. And Poetry. My linen garments happen to be words. Below, I’ll share a DEAL, valued at $21, on a fabulous new way to learn poetry for kids, and other poetry resources! [Tweet “Did…

  • Reset- A Poem for the Digital Age

    Reset- A Poem for the Digital Age

    These social media words and icons have been replaying over and over- finally, I decided to put pen to whispers in my head and here is the result, this original poem about social media and living in today’s connected, digital society. Do you need a reset today?   It is written as much for me…

  • A Homeschool Graduate’s Journey to Global 365

    “She’s back, folks. She’s here and ready to conquer!” This is what played in my head, somewhat sarcastically, as my plane landed on the runway of my hometown’s adorable little airport. My emotional state was reminiscent of “suicides.” Those drinks you made at summer camp, mixing anything and everything (grape soda, mayo, pepper, you name…

  • Music is Poetry- Freedom in Words

    The other night, we were watching The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I giggled when Walter’s sister commented on the great mix tapes he used to make. That was me. Glued late nights to the radio listening for my favorite songs to record and dub and re-record- then mix and give away to friends. When I…

  • the Fabulous LEGO Learning Giveaway

    My days never seem to pass without building- and stepping on- the fabulous multi colored bricks in our home. Between birthday gifts, chore board rewards, garage sale finds and our own purchases- my ten year old estimates we have 300,000 bricks. Yes. That comma is in the correct spot. A couple years into our homeschooling…

  • What a Blogger Wants for Her Birthday

    Ok, so truth be told- what THIS blogger wants more than anything else for her birthday- TODAY- (ok, I’m 41) is done. It’s all God has given me in the nine last years since opening my heart and life to HIM- My life is new. The old has passed away. And, I feel younger than…