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Apollopalooza

To say I’m honored to be on this list of Thought Leaders from the Apollo 11 celebration at Wings over the Rockies is an understatement. As I said to a friend yesterday, I’m a drop in the bucket in this ocean of talent. I suppose a more appropriate analogy would have been I’m a tinyContinue reading “Apollopalooza”

Welcome Laura Roettiger! Celebrating Aliana Reaches For The Moon

Welcome Laura Roettiger! Celebrating Aliana Reaches For The Moon https://wonderwords100.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/welcome-laura-roettiger-celebrating-aliana-reaches-for-the-moon/ — Read on wonderwords100.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/welcome-laura-roettiger-celebrating-aliana-reaches-for-the-moon/

Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway

Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway Perfect Picture Book Friday: ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON Plus Giveaway — Read on viviankirkfield.com/2019/07/19/perfect-picture-book-friday-aliana-reaches-for-the-moon-plus-giveaway/

Countdown to Apollo 11 Anniversary 50 years ago

I’m caught up in the excitement of the Apollo 11 moon landing, which you know if you follow this blog. The clips of the astronauts, mission control, and Walter Cronkite are all bringing the magnitude of this accomplishment into focus for me. I was a child in 1969 and didn’t understand why this garnered theContinue reading “Countdown to Apollo 11 Anniversary 50 years ago”

Countdown to Apollo 11 50th Anniversary – 4 life lessons from Aliana

1. Be curious – Aliana wanted to know why the light from the full moon was so bright, so she read about the phases of the moon. 2. Be creative – Aliana experimented with light and reflection, using shiny objects in her house to create a surprise for her brother. 3. Be patient – AlianaContinue reading “Countdown to Apollo 11 50th Anniversary – 4 life lessons from Aliana”