“Stories shape our existence because we recognize in a deep part of ourselves that life itself is a story. The tale of the world opens with a sort of divine 'once upon a time' or 'in the beginning'... The gospel itself comes to us in narrative form and one of its great tenets is that we have the … [Read more...] about Story & Celebration Recipes ~ {Our Favorite Family Christmas Movies + Themed Treats}
For Laughter
In Pictures ~ An Anne of Green Gables Brunch & Movie Morning
For my daughter’s 13th birthday several years ago, we celebrated by gathering her friends for a morning brunch and watching the Anne of Green Gables Movie. Let me tell you that standing in the background while 10 tween/teen girls watched this story was delightful. For them, it was an interactive … [Read more...] about In Pictures ~ An Anne of Green Gables Brunch & Movie Morning
The Wisdom of Kathleen Kelly
In our complicated, divided times, Kathleen Kelly is the hero we need. I’ve long considered Kathleen Kelly to be kindred spirit. She’s a fellow bibliophile and anglophile who makes me want to move to New York City and own a children’s book store. Yes, she is a fictional character. Yes, I may … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Kathleen Kelly
Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews Edwards!
Julie Andrews Edwards celebrated a birthday on October 1st. Tina shares her favorite literary works of the beloved Julie Andrews! Enjoy! “The world is full of magical places, and the library has always been one of them for me. A library can be that special place for our children.”~Julie Andrews … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Julie Andrews Edwards!
Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” "And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, "we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~The House at Pooh Corner, A.A. Milne If you’re like us, January is a hard month. The excitement of the … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, A.A. Milne!
Happy birthday, James Herriot!
"If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans."~James Herriot As a small child I was blessed to have a mother who was faithful to read to me. Sadly, I’ve forgotten many of those books over the years. But one of the … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, James Herriot!
Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}
{A guest post from my book loving friend, Tina. She's a frequent visitor around here.} “As Hagrid had said, what would come, would come...and he would have to meet it when it did.” ~Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire And with those ominous words I finished reading aloud to my daughter the … [Read more...] about Make ‘Em Laugh – {reads to lighten the spirit}