Madame Badobedah: a Magical Inter-generational story
June 15, 2021
As Madame Badobedah might say, this book is “En-CHANT-ing.” … More Madame Badobedah: a Magical Inter-generational story
Goodnight Veggies [Book Review]
May 10, 2021
For nothing’s more exhausting than growing day and night. … More Goodnight Veggies [Book Review]
Making Maamoul
April 28, 2021
Part 1 More Americans should cook with rose water. Part 2 Maamoul is an Arabic cookie, made with semolina (or part-semolina) flour. Nestled inside like tiny gifts are dates, walnuts, or pistachios. My priest once called them, “the original Fig Newton.”
St. Patrick’s Breastplate
March 17, 2021
I arise today . . . .
A Poem for National Tell A Fairy Tale Day
February 26, 2021
“Again, Papa, please, please, again!” … More A Poem for National Tell A Fairy Tale Day
The Wind is Howling Through The Winter Night
February 18, 2021
The wind is howling through the winter night,
Like to a pack of angry wolves that cry. … More The Wind is Howling Through The Winter Night
Poe’s Valentine
February 11, 2021
Who is the woman pursued by Poe in his acrostic Valentine poem? … More Poe’s Valentine
St. Brigid’s Wishes
February 1, 2021
These are the things St. Brigid wished for . . . … More St. Brigid’s Wishes
My Love is Mine
January 20, 2021
Burst, O sea, on the sands of the shore!
Scream aloud. Fling up your wild arms white.
Grovel, and shriek to the strong wind’s roar;
Peal up your cry through the pitiless night. … More My Love is Mine
Love, Wisdom, and Compassion
January 17, 2021
What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness; but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country. . . … More Love, Wisdom, and Compassion
