Shop Local

There are so many ways and reasons why it’s important to support local businesses. Independent book stores are my favorite places to visit no matter where I travel. It’s been a while since I shopped for toys, but for the month of April I’ll be spending a lot of time at a Denver toy store,Continue reading “Shop Local”

The Moon is my Muse

I have over 400 photos of the moon, most of which have been taken in the past two years. Tonight, I added these to my collection. They have not been altered and I’m not sure the magnificence of the color comes through, but I wanted share. Fly Me to the Moon and here’s a songContinue reading “The Moon is my Muse”

Book Birthday 2/19/2019

ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON is out today! Here are the countdown illustrations from the past two weeks. I hope you want to buy this book for the children in your life or for a gift if you don’t have children. Aliana Reaches for the Moon It’s also helpful if you ask your library toContinue reading “Book Birthday 2/19/2019”

Lunar Eclipse 1/20/19

from brightly lit sky the moon swallowed by shadow darkness covers me Lunar eclipse photos from my balcony in the Rocky Mountains. I was fortunate to have a clear evening sky. These photos were taken approximately every 5 minutes.

Solstice and the (almost) full moon

As the shortest day of the year turns from daylight to darkness, the moon rises. This beautiful gibbous moon, just one day shy of a full moon, brightens the night. This was the inspiration for Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Look for more photos of the moon tomorrow.