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Celebrating Fall with a Squirrel Tree

Slice. Slice. Slice. “What are you doing over there?” Mr. T asked, askance, peering over from the living room couch. “Cutting out …

Over the summer, I had the immensely good fortune to visit my best friend and beloved nephews (who refuse to stop growing …

One of the scariest things about publishing a book? Waiting for the feedback. I’ve been on pins and needles the last couple …

Whoa. This morning Facebook reminded me that The Bluest Muse turned 12 yesterday. (And yes, I missed it. Again.) Twelve whole years …

When planning my summer holiday trees, July’s theme was an absolute no-brainer. How could I not make an airplane tree in honor …

During the early getting-to-know-you days of a semester, my students quickly learn a few vital things about me. Chief among them? My …

At the end of 2020, I decided to keep the Christmas tree up until pandemic lockdown ends, decorating for each new holiday. …

What a difference a year makes. I recall last Easter as a bewildering affair, where instead of sharing sweet treats with family, …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! My quest to keep joy and goofiness alive in quarantine continues with this St. Patrick’s Day Tree, complete …

Following up from my 2020 Reading Report from the first half of the year, and some nonfiction recommendations from the second half …