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The Shrinking Bikinis

July 5th is Bikini Day. Reflecting on my younger years, I remember my favorite bikini bathing suits from the summers of my youth. As I've moved beyond the days of wearing a bikini, I can't help but acknowledge the evolution in both fashion and function.

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Illustrator Extraordinaire

A magical part of children lit are the pictures. Although the words tell a magical story, the illustrations capture the magic. Pairing a writer with the right illustrator is essential to a children’s picture book's success. I believe illustrating children’s books well  is an extraordinary talent.   Way back some thirty-plus years ago, the Albert Whitman… Continue reading Illustrator Extraordinaire

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Winging It Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone. It’s Super Bowl Sunday!. It’s a brisk winter morning on the south shore of Long Island. Warm for February but cold, nonetheless. Got a minute? Pour your brew. Let’s catch up. If we were having coffee together, I would tell you I was in reeling and posting mode all last week for… Continue reading Winging It Coffee Share

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A Story About Stories

Good Morning, Everyone. The first Sunday in February 2024 finds my little corner of home cold and gray. I hate to admit it, but a little snow dusting could make the gray worthwhile and drive the bleakness away. It is Children’s Author and Illustrator Week (I am extending the celebration through the month). Pour your… Continue reading A Story About Stories