Happy February! Not sure I'm quite ready to jump back into the swing of things after hibernating all of January, but I'm happy to share a couple of things I've been reading this past month because 1. I love books, and 2. It keeps me accountable. :) I love to read, but there are those evenings when my default button just switches on the tv. You …
a.l.o.e. in the Classroom
Currently Reading: November
As promised, my monthly round up of books... “I Go Down To The ShoreI go down to the shore in the morningand depending on the hour the wavesare rolling in or moving out,and I say, oh, I am miserable,what shall—what should I do? And the sea saysin its lovely voice:Excuse me, I have work to do.” This lovely book sits on a table in my bedroom, …
in the studio
Playing before starting a new series. exploring color palettes painting papers and realizing you are not fond of the color palette you chose... cutting things up and more explorations, this time with collage... seeds for future work. …
artist’s dates: the scrap exchange
Welcome to The Scrap Exchange in Durham, NC. A holy mecca for thrifting aficionados, do it yourselfers, and the very creative. Not sure who created these, but they are a perfect example of artsy recycling and reuse. Quite the appropriate setting for an artist date. I mean it is literally a creative treasure seeking, scavenger hunt. …
Currently Reading: September
Books, books, books!!! We are not allowed to buy any more books! That's what my husband and I tell each other every time we pass by a Barnes & Nobles, visit a museum shop, gift shop, thrift shop, go on amazon for something totally unrelated... Ok, so these have been ongoing... like for months. But, I finally finished Building a Story Brand, …
Top 20 Countdown: What I did this summer…
Greetings from Durham. I don't know if it was me, but this was one of the longest summers I can remember. I worked on and off for most of it and I just wanted to pause, reflect and share a few highlights from summer 2020. Reading picture books, one of the greatest perks of teaching! Teaching & Learning 1. So like I said I spent lots …