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Late November & Still on the Trail

Charlie and I have been taking advantage of the extended warm fall. In spite of a dusting a few days ago, we still haven’t had any measurable snow since April. I love seeing it on the distant peaks while enjoying the dry, warm trails near home.

The Wandering Jellyfish Bookstore – Giveaway Alert

Today I have the joy of celebrating The Wandering Jellyfish, a new independent bookstore which opened last summer in Niwot, Colorado. The two owners are writers I know from SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) and since they opened, I’ve been there more times than I can count. I recently visited to shareContinue reading “The Wandering Jellyfish Bookstore – Giveaway Alert”

Folk Art Museum Santa Fe, New Mexico

We recently spent some time visiting New Mexico, which is something I’ve wanted to do since I moved to Colorado. The impact of Covid has taken a toll on many of the smaller towns, but there was still plenty to see. Even Santa Fe had limited days and hours for many attractions, but we stillContinue reading “Folk Art Museum Santa Fe, New Mexico”

Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert

I met Shaunda through 12×12 which is a wonderful online picture book community, founded by Julie Hedlund who was my guest last week! Her debut picture book, CHICKEN FRANK, DINOSAUR!, illustrated by Jojo Ensslin is the perfect blend of science and humor. The only thing I don’t like about this book is that I didn’tContinue reading “Welcome Author Shaunda Wenger – Giveaway Alert”