Monthly Archives: December 2009

Library Lion

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Abby

We had such a good time reading Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen in yesterday’s preschool storytime.  There was a small crowd (no doubt due to parental Christmas shopping and frigid weather), but the four children – two sets of siblings … Continue reading →

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Abby’s favorite things

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Abby

Ok, so I’m not Oprah.  But here are some of my favorite things, things that make me happy: M.T.W. Formosa Keemun Tea ~ It’s my favorite of the Mark T. Wendell teas, though running close behind are their Indonesian, Russian Caravan, Darjeeling, … Continue reading →

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Holiday blues

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Abby

It’s my day off , and I thought I’d get all inspired and do all sorts of cool things today.  But when I woke up this morning I was very grumpy and very blue…both of which, I realized, are tied … Continue reading →

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Puppets at storytime

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Abby

Anyone who knows my family knows that we have an odd affinity with puppets, and anyone who knows that wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to learn that I accumulated dozens of Folkmanis puppets in my tenure as manager of the … Continue reading →

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Trickster’s Choice

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Abby

At the risk of oversharing, I’d just like to excuse my lack of posts in the last couple of weeks – I’ve been fighting a wicked case of acid reflux, and haven’t felt much like blogging when I get home … Continue reading →

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