Pausing for the view

In November and December

as the days grew shorter,

I lamented.

So dreary …. so hard to motivate

and then Solstice:

a milestone to celebrate!

But now, as days turned to weeks

and indeed days are lengthening

and the turning of the calendar page

I’m taking time each morning

to pause and appreciate

not just the sunrise

but the lingering views of the moon

Published by authorlaurablog

I'm a reading specialist and award winning educator from Chicago. While living in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado for nine years, I spent time hiking on the trails with my Goldendoodle Charlie and friends, writing, working in a literacy program at the Boulder Public Library, and mentoring writers and teachers. I love visiting schools. My books combine STEM and Kindness. "Aliana Reaches for the Moon" a picture book that draws inspiration from the moon and the curiosity of children, inviting children to be creative, explore, and experiment. "An Accidental Hero: A Mostly True Wombat Story" a picture book told in the form of a newscast which skillfully balances the serious subject of forest fires with compassion and humor to help children navigate this important topic through the real events of 2020. I moved to Northern New Jersey in 2025 and am working on new projects. View more posts