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Do-Overs and Other Moments of Grace
With a husband and then a son who eat, sleep, and breathe sports, this book nerd girl quickly expanded her vocabulary to include all sorts of sports terminology. Like rebounds, buzzer beaters, first downs, birdies, dribbling (down the court and the field), and the . . .
What Children’s Writers Do
Some of the most beautiful and important lessons I’ve ever learned were tucked into the pages of children’s books.
From Dr. Seuss and Lewis Carroll, I learned that words could weave worlds of pure whimsy and imagination. Winnie the Pooh taught me that life is simply better with friends. And following the adventures of Nancy Drew proved that curiosity can lead . . .
Let It Be Simply Christmas
Other people do things at Christmas that don’t work for my family. And I’m learning—a little reluctantly at times—that’s okay. Like those adorably cozy pictures of the smiling family, happily decorating the tree together.
Sigh. . . .