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An Anniversary Born In Flames

On March 25, 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire killed 146 garment workers. Most were young first generation or recently immigrated Jewish and Italian women. It was an early spring Saturday afternoon. The workers were looking forward to getting their pay and returning home after working a long ten-hour day. Instead, flames burst from a scrap… Continue reading An Anniversary Born In Flames

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Coffee in March

Good morning, Everyone.  I am in my office. It is brisk and blustery, but the sound of the ocean surf and the view can’t be beat. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would report that Matt and I decided to stay on Hilton Head Island near the kids… Continue reading Coffee in March

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Smorgasbord Children’s Reading Room – #Historical Antoinette Truglio Martin, #Dragons Janice Spina

Another wonderful review from Sally Cronin's team at Smorgasbord Children's Reading Room. Thanks a bunch for the love.

Becoming America's Stories, Weekend Coffee Share

Coffee In Florida

Good morning, Everyone While my home up north digs out of the big freeze and my Hilton Head Island adopted home dries out from a spell of cold rainstorms, my husband and I took a ride south to Florida, where my Mom spends the winter. Grab your coffee. Let’s catch up.  Her cozy condo is… Continue reading Coffee In Florida

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Patricia Tilton’s Book Review

Great BIG hugs and gratitude go out to Patricia Tilton of Children's Books Heal for the beautiful book review. I have been following Patricia's book blog for several years since we met at a summer picture book writers workshop at SUNY at Stony Brook/Southampton University. Patricia impressed me with her passion and depth of children's… Continue reading Patricia Tilton’s Book Review