I’ve visited the U.S. capital multiple times for different reasons, different durations, and different experiences. Until recently, I had not paid any attention to literary Washington DC. But, as with ... Read More about A Guide to Washington DC for Book-Lovers
Bookstores in a Lifetime: 40 Bookstores before 40
A couple years ago, I decided my goal before turning 40 would be to visit 40 independent/used bookstores. A little bit after that I decided to start this blog to share my literary, travel, and ... Read More about Bookstores in a Lifetime: 40 Bookstores before 40
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich: A Book Review
You know that feeling you get when you’re watching someone do something that’s challenging but they make it look easy, and for just a second you think, “I could do that”? That’s what I felt while ... Read More about The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich: A Book Review
Planet Word Museum: A Review
The word-nerd in me lit up when I discovered that there was a museum that celebrates the development and innovation of languages. Planet Word Museum in Washington, D.C. immediately found a spot on our ... Read More about Planet Word Museum: A Review
Hotel Review: French Quarter Inn and 5 Reasons You’ll Love It
On our recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina, I was in charge of the activities and my husband was in charge of lodging and breakfast. I picked several literary activities to fill our schedule, ... Read More about Hotel Review: French Quarter Inn and 5 Reasons You’ll Love It
Everything You Need to Create a Folktales Unit Study
This unit was so much fun! I don’t always plan a language arts curriculum for an entire year, but this was it for one year and it delivered. Because I used this throughout an entire year I was able to ... Read More about Everything You Need to Create a Folktales Unit Study
