Category Archives: writing notes

Photography and Revising

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Tamra

These are the months where I have the most time to play with my camera, but the subject matter is limited.  My loons have gone to the coast.  The eagles roam, not yet tied to a nest full of chicks, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Read-Aloud Warms My Heart

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Tamra

Today. Today was one of those wonderfully, perfect days where I was reminded why I write for children. And why I’m a teaching assistant. And why those two things fit together perfectly.   A few weeks ago, I posted here … Continue reading →

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August Was A Wild Month

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Tamra

  So much has happened in the month since I last posted.   The campground was super busy with our themed weekends, especially our Halloween ones! And mid-month, Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest launched!  Over 200 people came to the campground, … Continue reading →

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Cooper and Packrat Video

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Tamra

When Islandport asked me to meet with a videographer, to talk about the inspiration behind Cooper and Packrat, I said, “Sure!” But as the date got closer and closer,  I became more and more nervous. What should I say?  How … Continue reading →

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Eagle Mania

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tamra

Our eaglets are getting quite big!  They’re spreading and flapping their wings.  Before you know it, they’ll be catching the wind with them too. The adults still bring food, but they’re ripping and tearing dinner apart on their own.  One … Continue reading →

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How many fox kits?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tamra

I’ve only visited the fox den a handful of times, and recently I was lucky enough to catch either one or two kits peeking out from the den opening.  Last year there’d been five, so I admit to being a … Continue reading →

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Signs

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Tamra

  This morning, as I gathered my things to go to school, I saw a flash of orange through my office window.  I looked again, and smiled to see the fox trotting down what we call Main Street in the … Continue reading →

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I’ve a Little Teapot

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Tamra

  Since beginning teaching, I’ve tried hard to put writing into my daily routine.  It seems the only time it can be “daily” is if I put it after supper.  After school is camp work time.  After that is treadmill … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Tamra

Funny how Christmas can derail you from your routine: Eating . . . blogging . . . sleeping . . . exercising and writing too. But  I told myself I had to get back on track right after the Wight … Continue reading →

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Connections to Cooper and Packrat

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Tamra

This past week, I spied a Cooper and Packrat book lying on a desk with 15 or 20 sticky notes peeking from the pages. Right away, I knew these were connections the student had made to the story.  Text to … Continue reading →

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