I know we need the rain. I live in the forest where the threat of fire is always something to be aware of. This spring has been the first time in the almost three years I’ve lived here that we aren’t in a drought. Today it’s been raining on and off, but mostly on, for ten hours with no end in sight if you look at the weather app. I tried unsuccessfully to capture the ⚡️⚡️lightning bolts earlier this week and again tonight. These are the best of the attempts.
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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.
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Looks surreal 😲
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It did in person too. Thanks for commenting. I wasn’t sure if I captured the otherworldly nature of it.
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Really cool …. nicely done!
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Thank you.
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Well, that looks nice and menacing!
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😊 thanks Lindsay!
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