Category Archives: Books

Favorite #19: Miracle Farm Homestead

Miracle Farm Homestead                 Miracle Farm Homestead is a little farm just outside of Mocksville, NC.  The owners of the farm, Joey and Hope Cline believe in a simple way of life and giving back to their community through volunteer … Continue reading

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Favorite #14: Sasha Shops Salisbury

Sasha Kitty and Her Book             Sasha Kitty Coffield is one lucky kitty. Not only does she have a nice home and many friends who love her, but she also has her very own book, Sasha Shops Salisbury.  Sasha is … Continue reading

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Friends and Writers

             I met author, Jenny Milchman, last year through a connection on LinkedIn.com.  After joining LinkedIn, it wasn’t long before I became a member of several writers’ groups and began following the threads. For those not familiar with the term, a “thread,” is a conversation on a common interest or … Continue reading

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Pinterest

              One of my favorite new things is Pinterest.  At first I was skeptical, but then I realized how much fun pinning and repinning could be .             Even though I’m retired from teaching, I substitute and still want to … Continue reading

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Writing and Music Take Discipline

This is the second post in a four-part series by friend and past piano student, Katrena Allison. Katrena, a lover of music is also a talented writer, keeping current with trends by regularly updating her blogs and submitting new material to various magazines and internet sites. Today’s blog … Continue reading

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Music and Writing Connection

  Katrena Playing the Piano My guest blogger is not only a friend, but also a past piano student. Katrena Allison is a writer who enjoys touching children’s lives in a way that brings fun and enjoyment. This is a four part blog with … Continue reading

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Beautiful Blogger Award.

  Thanks to Sandra McLeod Humphrey for nominating me for the Beautiful Blogger award. Sandra writes an inspirational blog each week filled with stories of courage and endurance. She knows first-hand what it means to be courageous because she’s a cancer survivor. I hope you’ll check her blog out soon. You’ll be glad you … Continue reading

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New Stories from Old

    As I travel to different schools, I explain to children that ideas for my stories have been based on real events in my life. Being a teacher for thirty years, it wasn’t unusual for me to hear children talking about being … Continue reading

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A Fun Day at the Daniel Boone Family Festival

It was a fun day for everyone at the Daniel Boone Family Festival with vendors, music, historical tours and activities. The Daniel Boone festival is held the first Saturday in May in Mocksville, NC. Mocksville is in Davie County and home to many historical sites, such … Continue reading

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Reading at China Grove Elementary School

The media specialist at China Grove Elementary School, Ms Litke, invited me to speak to  the kindergarten through fifth grade students on April 25th for National Poetry Month. The presentations took place in the media center where I shared with the … Continue reading

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