A Trip of a Lifetime
“I long to ride a bike, dance, whistle, look at the world, feel young and know that I’m free…” Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl I read Anne Frank’s diary over 50 years ago. I was so moved by her story that I’ve wanted to visit the annex where she and her family […]
25 Years of Celebrating Our Little Reader Gone Too Soon
It’s hard to fathom that our Claire left us almost 26 years ago. And that this May we will be celebrating the 25th annual Claire’s Day festivities. Check out the most recent Claire’s Day newsletter. We hope if you are in the NW Ohio area in early May, that you will gather the children in […]
Ohioana Celebration of Virginia Hamilton and M.C. Higgins, the Great
Come join in on the celebration of Virginia Hamilton, the most honored author of children’s literature, ever! Her son, Jaime Adoff and I will be discussing Virginia’s Newbery-Award-Winning novel, M.C. Higgins, the Great, as well as Jaime’s upcoming children’s book release. Here’s a link to sign up for this free lecture! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-years-of-ohio-authors-1975-virginia-hamilton-and-jaime-adoff-tickets-1983634898379?aff=oddtdtcreator
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
Simon & Garfunkel’s “Feelin Groovy” has been a mantra for me. The lyrics start out… Slow down, you move too fastYou got to make the morning lastJust kicking down the cobblestonesLooking for fun and feeling groovy I’ve often hummed or sang the tune on the golf course, as I try to establish rhythm in my […]
The Power of Numbers
Happy New Year! 2026 is the Year of the Horse, according to the Chinese Zodiac. Not just any horse, mind you. But the Fire Horse. Even just typing those words makes me feel energetic and bold, which this special sign represents. The Fire Horse also signifies freedom, innovation, and fast action. Strap your boots on, […]
