Clearly Charlie subscribes to the theory that getting dirty is the sign of a good day.
Monthly Archives: December 2018
Snow-Covered Peaks Above the Tree Line
Pristine snow ahead
dark pines contrast beautifully
December Sunday
Why I’m feeling over the moon 🌙 💜 🌝
This week, we received accolades from two STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) professionals for the book ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON.
“This short children’s book imparts many pearls of wisdom about the qualities of a scientist, while telling an engaging story about a girl’s caring relationship with her younger brother. Using her ingenuity, imagination, and ordinary household materials, Aliana creates a special experience for Gustavo’s 5th birthday. Aliana Reaches for the Moon encourages all children – and especially girls – to read, explore, experiment, and to take notice of the natural world. There’s even an important message for parents – doing science can be messy!” ~ Grace Wolf-Chase, PhD; Astronomer, Adler Planetarium
If you’re not familiar with Adler Planetarium, in Chicago, IL you should make plans to visit and you can check it out here: Adlerplanetarium.org
“Curiosity and imagination, paired with research and experimental play, help Aliana bring her unique idea to life. Aliana Reaches for the Moon will inspire readers to use science, imagination, and experimental play to create their own innovations.” ~Linda Schwab, Flight Director, Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana
The Challenger Center is an educational organization that offers amazing opportunities for learning about Space Science Education at over 40 centers around the world, primarily located in the US.
More can be learned here: https://www.challenger.org
Preorder here: EifrigPublishing.com
Sunset Hike 360 Views
Sunset has a surreal glow.
I’m forever seeing shapes in the clouds.
The moon inspires, no matter its phase.
Where we live, neighbors light up the tree at the top peak for December.
Charlie turns ten months old!
An Evening with Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama has a beautifully written memoir and is on a multi city (21 cities on her calendar to date) tour promoting the book. But more importantly, bringing her message to so many of us who miss the dignity of the 8 years her husband was the president of the United States.
I was lucky enough to be in the audience for her Denver stop. She spent part of the day in Denver visiting a children’s hospital which aligns closely with her mission as a mother and First Lady. Her personal campaign fighting childhood obesity changed school lunch programs across the nation. She raised two daughters in the harsh spotlight of public scrutiny in an admirable way with amazing results. Both Sasha and Malia are impressive young women.
She spoke about her childhood, getting into Princeton, meeting Barack, and about how hard marriage and children are in a candid way that had Reese Witherspoon laughing beside her on stage and the crowd at the Pepsi Center laughing and cheering. For me personally, as a girl from the same neighborhood in Chicago, I was mesmerized.
Wordless Wednesday
Colorful Morning
Crisscrossing colors
slices of red, purple, gray
meld to paint the sky
Chanukah Lights
The menorah on the first night.
Yummy latkes to represent the oil which lasted for eight nights.
On the fifth night, we celebrate that there is more light than darkness.
The seventh night, shining brightly.
The beauty of all the candles glowing on the eighth night of Chanukah.
Magical image as the candles burn down on the last night.
Evening sky
Views of evening sky
the slimmest crescent of moon
cloud adding texture
Dancing for Joy
I’m sharing this ElfYourself video of Charlie and me dancing. If you’re not familiar with this app, I highly recommend it as a fun source of holiday entertainment.
