This past Saturday marked the first day of spring. For those of us in North America, this typically ushers in a milder climate with warmer temperatures and seasonal rains that bring forth a whole host of activity. The natural world seems to literally come alive, waking from the peaceful slumber of hibernation, and leaving behind …
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow so it’s time to talk about all things Irish. Still plenty of time to fill the week with some shenanigans. I don’t think that’s an Irish word, but it sounds like one to me, so it felt right. Lucky Charms, leprechauns, pots of gold and rainbows. So many options. Traditions …
This week we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the nation, as we acknowledged “Read Across America Day,” I thought back to when I was a new mom, rocking and reading for so many hours. I remember the books that made my child’s eyes light up and the ones we all knew by heart because we …