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Tag: children

The Snowy Day

The Snowy Day

When I was very young, just starting to read, I got a book called The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. I kept it for many years, even after I was reading long novels with no pictures. I think Mom finally got rid of it, not understanding how such a childish book could still be valuable … read more The Snowy Day

Posted on December 19, 2016May 23, 2017Author LisaCategories InheritanceTags 1996, art, book, children, diversity, illustration, reading, video
For adults only

For adults only

I treasure my pool time. I go during Adult Swim, and it’s quiet, tranquil, a pleasure to do laps. During my first weeks after brain surgery, my pool sessions saved my sanity and sped up my recovery time. Today when I arrived, the desk staff told me there are no longer any Adult Swim hours. Attorneys … read more For adults only

Posted on March 20, 2016May 15, 2019Author LisaCategories RefractionTags 2004, adults, children, discrimination, pool, recovery, swimming
Dr. with a cure

Dr. with a cure

I have a great pair of black fleece pants that I found in a thrift store – they’re covered with neon-green Grinch faces. Obviously these are meant to be for Christmas and lounging, but today I put them on and wore them all day. All FIVE visitors saw me wearing them: the water remediation guy, the … read more Dr. with a cure

Posted on March 2, 2016May 15, 2019Author LisaCategories InheritanceTags 2004, books, children, clothes, Grinch, humor, rhyme, Seuss
Fun with the census

Fun with the census

Do you live alone? Well, you’re not alone. About 28 percent of Americans live alone. That was just one of the interesting facts I learned while playing around with census numbers this week. I had so much fun, in fact, that I made a little quiz. Here it is – take it! Be sure to … read more Fun with the census

Posted on February 18, 2016May 15, 2019Author LisaCategories RefractionTags 2014, census, children, data, family, quiz
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