Is it wake-up time, Mama? A little voice in my doorway wonders. She is so rarely the first one up. Blueberry bagel, real blueberries, not the blueberry-flavored corn syrup bits, for breakfast in the early morning quiet. Sun pours in the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Maurice Sendak 1928-2012 Maurice Sendak was a true visionary, mildly subversive, and literary magician in the world of children’s books. Sendak’s work celebrates and encourages imagination. His realm was picture books, but as evidenced by the popularity of his darker, … Continue reading
What makes a mother? A mother is unconditional love. (Love is a choice.) A mother is warmth. (Warmth is human compassion.) A mother is patient. (Patience is how the passionate can persevere.) A mother is kind. (Kindness is love.) We … Continue reading