Liberation through literacy
T'was a regular day in January; as regular as a day could be in the month right after the end of 2020! We hadn't performed live in a while, having moved our educational programs entirely online. CDC regulations for physical distancing were changing often and we didn't know when we'd be taking the show on... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite sounds is of the Hindi okay. It sounds like tikke, or tea-keh, and I always hear it along the visual of an aunty's neck and hand movement. Don and I went to India on different trips and for different reasons, yet both of our experiences there have increased our understanding of... Continue Reading →
Happy Autumn, everyone! I hope everyone is doing as well as possible. There is just so much going on...so many people suffering for so many different reasons. As heart-breaking stories emerge, so do heart-warming stories of humans heading to unfamiliar places to help their fellow humans & other animals, and people helping people locally, too.... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone. The news of our fellowmen in Texas is heartbreaking, as such news always is. There is so much going on and so much that is missed. You see heartbreak, feel the courage through the television, and before you know it you have a whole lot of energy pent up in your throat, realizing... Continue Reading →
Are you looking for something to do that is fun and educational? Hosting a Literacy Workshop can be that something and it would likely be fun for children and adults! I won't hold you up with a bunch of words here, but I will share a couple of links so that you can read all... Continue Reading →
Kids love stories. Honestly, I love stories. It's fun to mix up story-telling with made-up stories and fun books. Barefoot Books has a Summer Reading Camp that makes reading even more fun for your family and/or your classroom! A bonus awesomeness is that it's free and as a registrant, you get a cool 25% discount on... Continue Reading →
I am really excited about this new activity that Barefoot Books is bringing out. It's called Mindfulness Cards, and if you know me, you know it's right up my alley! There is a set of fifty cards that have different activities children and grown-ups can do, to focus on the inner self. These are activities... Continue Reading →
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