gratitude
Here’s a little thank you to my family, friends, and followers! I must’ve worked at Hallmark in a past life; I am so fond of making cards. If you haven’t already gotten one of these in the mail, send your snail mail address. I am grateful for all blessings, big and small, especially the folks in my various circles of life. May each of you have happy and safe travels today. Any journey whose destination is the welcome arms of loved ones is worth it. We normally travel on this day, but with no Nana destination, we are staying put. A relief given today’s weather, but...
Read Moreswingin saturday book launch
Saturday finally came. There was no Nana in sight, but her spirit was very present for the beach party book launch of Seven Days of Daisy. My event planning heroine very thoughtfully brought proper signage, and this one hit a chord. My mum, aka Nana, passed away in April. She was my biggest fan and supporter, and loved visiting the island. This sign got firmly planted next to my seat. The lovely captain of Curious City, Kirsten Cappy, brought along dotty decorations. We rigged up tents, some tables, and Eddie Walsh carried down a little boat for pretending, just like in the story. Even big...
Read Morehop on for history
King Middle School was the scene of a powerful connection to living history this week. Claudette Colvin was 15 in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. This act led eventually to the desegregation of public transportation in the South. Librarian Kelly McDaniel and Curious City’s Kirsten Cappy brought together book discussions, image-making, and an art exhibit on a public bus in the Understanding Courage project, an awesome opportunity to bring history full circle. My daughter was among a group of students who read the recently...
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