Last Wednesday was World Read Aloud Day which is a way for authors to Skype with students. I signed up on Kate Messner’s website (link above) and four teachers/librarians emailed to connect with me for a virtual visit. I ended up reading with 3 schools in Michigan, New York, and Virginia and it was aContinue reading “World Read Aloud Day”
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Camera vs iPhone pictures
Recently I had a conversation about why I love my powerful handheld Cannon camera. Here are pictures from last night (from yesterday’s blogpost) and the iPhone picture I didn’t share yesterday. All of these are unfiltered, taken from the same place on my balcony but as you can see the iPhone photo was taken aboutContinue reading “Camera vs iPhone pictures”
Moonrise 2/8/2020
Super moon snow moon rising over the peaks
Wordless Wednesday 2/5/2020
What a Difference a Day Makes
Sunday 2/20/2020 Charlie swimming on a sunny day with temperatures in the 70s. Monday 2/3/2020 picture taken from the window because it’s 10 degrees and snowing,
Alpacas Part 3
This one was just as interested in us (Charlie, Meadow, and me) as we were in seeing him. Alpaca supermodel! 🤩
Alpacas part 2
Baby staying close to Mama, but still willing to pose for picture.
Alpacas Part 1
If you’re playing hide-and-seek with an alpaca … you’re probably going to win. I’ve been participating in Tara Lazar’s Storystorm this month and this is definitely on my list of ideas. “If I close my eyes and hide behind this tree, I’m pretty sure they can’t see me.”
Sunset Showing Off
The days are slowly growing longer, affording us time to hike after work. The views of sunset poking through the clouds have a magical feeling.
Pure Joy – best friends
Remember that feeling when you see your best friend or someone you love? It doesn’t matter if you saw them yesterday, it’s thrilling to be reunited. The endorphins kick in and you can’t help but run, chase, and jump for joy.
Laura Roettiger Books 