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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Thank you, Lynette! I am really trying to enjoy all of the colors here before they disappear. I took Charlie to a County park so we could get a nice walk on a path today and there were plenty of trees in full color. I took a bunch of pictures of him, the water, and the trees. βΊοΈ
Lovely!
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Thank you, Donna! I’m trying to soak it all in before it disappears.
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Beautiful photo.
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Thank you, Lynette! I am really trying to enjoy all of the colors here before they disappear. I took Charlie to a County park so we could get a nice walk on a path today and there were plenty of trees in full color. I took a bunch of pictures of him, the water, and the trees. βΊοΈ
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You should post some of them. π
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I will! I post more photos on my social media and only a couple each week on here. π
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Except for WP Iβve given up all social media so Iβll look forward to your pictures here. π Cheers.
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Very nice! I love autumn. Here is an autumn haiku for you.
Crimson leaf
rides atop a crystal stream
hurtles toward winter
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Thank you, Rosi! I love autumn too! It’s my favorite season by far and I always hope it will last as long as possible!
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What a beautiful Haiku and photo, Laura!
Thank you for sharing this with all of us!
Alex Smithson πππΈ
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Thank you so much for stopping by and talking the time to comment, Alex.
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Youβre so welcome, Laura!
Iβll pop by your website to view more of your incredible work!
Alex Smithson ππΈβ¨
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