Category Archives: Cooper and Packrat
Gray New Gloucester’s School Visit
GNG Middle School Rocks! I met with Mrs. Hodge and Mrs. Carbonneau’s classes a few weeks ago. They are taking part in Maine Botanical Gardens’ conservation program, and Cooper and Packrat fit in nicely with it. I brought my descriptive … Continue reading
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A Huge Thank You to Ms. McPherson’s Class
A few weeks ago, I visited Ms. McPherson’s class in Buxton, Maine. I gave them a presentation on descriptive writing, showed them how I research to get all the little details just right, and we played a game to … Continue reading
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I Did That Thing I Said I Wouldn’t
I created a Pintrest board. Or three . . . Okay, eight! Eight Pintrest boards in all. One board has images from Cooper and Packrat launches and signings. And of course, for Carl’s illustrations too. The second board is full … Continue reading
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What’s New?
This is the last weekend of the 2013 camping season. Where has the time gone? As always, there’s a mixed bag of emotions involved. I’m sad to see close friends, my parents and my campers leave .. . but glad … Continue reading
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And The Winner IS ~
All through school, the appointment afterward and supper, I kept thinking about drawing the name for the Cooper and Packrat Giveaway. As promised, all the names went into the bag, along with a slightly sticky marshmallow. I made sure … Continue reading
Cooper and Packrat Giveaway
I have a copy of Cooper and Packrat signed by not just little ‘ol me . . . . . . but by the amazing Carl DiRocco too! I’m looking to add it to somebody’s bookshelf! All you have … Continue reading
Cooper and Packrat Are Launched!
Wow. I was humbled and amazed by the number of people who showed up for Cooper and Packrat’s launch. As I told the crowd, I really thought we’d have 20 or 30, not counting David’s parents and my parents. It … Continue reading
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Distractions of the Feathered Kind
Waiting for Cooper and Packrat’s launch is hard. Very hard. Luckily, I have a whole campground full of people, paperwork, activities, problems and happy gatherings to distract me. But the only thing that can really, really distract me, is … Continue reading
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Cooper and Packrat’s Launch
The launch details are official! Everyone is invited! We have several raffle prizes to give away, including a s’more basket, a ceramic loon, original art by Carl, Cooper and Packrat books and a fishing pole! I’ll be reading from Cooper … Continue reading
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Loon Update: Something Doesn’t Add Up, Or Does It?
With this big lens of mine, I’ve been able to keep track of our loons better than I ever have. Back on April 29th, I happened to see them mate. I counted out the days and marked my calendar for … Continue reading