I notice the subject of trust has come up more often lately than it used to. It seems like some people trust sources for information that are clearly not reliable. I even had a conversation with someone last week who said they were using “different facts” than I was citing and I asked if they meant different opinions. They seemed baffled and changed the subject.
Trust in personal relationships has come up quite a bit as well. Which brings me to this photo. I’ve been doing Zoom workouts since March. In the last few months, I average 5 classes per week. More often than not, Charlie sleeps as close to my workout space as possible. He sleeps without flinching when I step, kick, and dance within inches of him.
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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Wait until you step on his tail!
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Jilanne, I’ve stepped on his paw and slid him over when he’s in my space, and he takes it all in stride. He is happy as long as I’m nearby.
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