One of the most extraordinary memories of my 30 years of teaching came in the most simple way… a copper…
Sharon Couto
Sharon taught high school English/Reading for 30 years, and now celebrates each day writing, running, biking, swimming and enjoying her family. Mom Generation experience? How about 4 children and 10 grandchildren with another on the way (due 2/9/14). Sharon is a marathoner and triathlete and at 61 years old is now competing in races, triathlons and sporting events with her children and grandchildren... her dream come true!
December 31, 2010
365 Days of Literacy for Kids – Easy, Fun & Completely Do-able
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been in love with words… their meanings, their origins, their significance when standing alone…
December 17, 2010
Masterpieces in the Attic
Recently, Barry and I were rummaging around in our attic among our Christmas stuff… looking for strings of lights. We…
December 15, 2010
The Christmas TIME “FLYER”
Barry and I have decorated our home for the holidays. We’ve hung the stockings with care. We’ve kissed little cheeks…
December 12, 2010
I Love Winter Hats
I love winter. I may love winter so much because I LOVE winter hats. Winter hats are so… well, cozy.…
December 7, 2010
My Mother’s Letter to Santa: December 12, 1931
There is one treasure in my home that is beyond measure… and that is my Mom’s handwritten letter to Santa,…
December 1, 2010
UNO spells LOVE
What is it about a simple card game that makes everyone so happy? Oh, maybe because it’s such old school…
November 30, 2010
“The heat of the stove felt warm on my skin.”
Of all the words strung together in one magnificent sentence… breathing life into a memory… it is this gift of…
November 26, 2010
A Stuffed Piggy Bank Thanksgiving
A couple of weeks ago, our 8-year old grandson Andrew gave Barry and me the most delightful hand-painted fluorescent green…
November 23, 2010
The Boy Who Wishes For A Well
Every once-in-awhile, a small child reminds us of the true meaning of humanity… the true and most powerful meaning of…
November 18, 2010
The Blue Christmas Scarf
Last week, I wrote about the Button Tin that had belonged to my late mother-in-law Flo. I know she was…
November 15, 2010
Christmas Spectacular Family Tradition 2010
7 years ago, Audrey and Matt were living and working in New York City. They found this life exciting and…
November 11, 2010
The Button Tin
I love buttons. I love the feel of buttons sifting through my hands. This love comes from my Mom’s Button…
November 9, 2010
Happy 8th Birthday, Andrew!
8 years ago today… it was a beautiful Saturday in November… our grandson Andrew decided that it was a great…
November 4, 2010
Happy 30th Birthday, my beautiful Jane!
30 years ago this morning, at 10:07, our Jane Hillary came into our lives. Back then it was very unusual…
November 1, 2010
Henry and the Sewing Basket
As a young girl, I used to love to watch my Mom at her sewing machine. I loved the wrrrrrrrrrrrrr…
October 25, 2010
ALL ABOARD!
I haven’t been feeling all that well lately. Blame it on Mr. Bronchitis and all the little friends he brings……
October 22, 2010
Bushels of Apples in the back of an old pick-up truck…
I love Fall. I used to not love Fall so much. When I was young, I dreaded the darker days…
October 13, 2010
Costumes + Kids = FUN
Costumes. There’s just something about that OUTER layer… that light touch of fabric or a hat or a little mask…
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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.
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