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Photography and Revising
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
Today’s Read-Aloud Warms My Heart
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
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
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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Fox Kits Lost and Found
Okay, I admit it, I’ve been withholding information. I was afraid to show you. But you see, right around May 1st (not the date on the video) I was going through the videos, watching cute little fox kits tumbling all … Continue reading
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The Winner Is . . .
I felt like Pooh Bear today: Think, think, think, think, think. How could I choose a winner for my latest book giveaway? Then a light bulb lit up . . . what would Cooper and Packrat do? And I had … Continue reading
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Mystery Of The Eagle’s Nest
Well, it’s official! Mystery of The Eagle’s Nest is off to the printers! The release date? August 17th! We’ll be having another book launch here at Poland Spring Campground. I’ll post more details as we get closer. I couldn’t … Continue reading
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Signs
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
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