Last Christmas we went together with my sister’s family to give my parents a pretty neat gift. We were just in town visiting them and we got to see the finished products, so I thought I’d share some photos with you. (They are waiting until they are sure that all the snow and ice is…
Author: thirdstoryies
on effort, the verb
A few weeks ago I received the nicest compliment I think I’ve ever received. I hesitate to even call it a compliment because I don’t really like compliments and I get embarrassed easily when I’m singled out for some reason. I think that’s a little different than showing appreciation – I really make an effort…
(story)time: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I’m currently reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett to F. We have the hardback edition of the book illustrated by Inga Moore, and it’s exquisite. I started reading this to her when she was younger – maybe when she was three, but it was a little too much for her then. She’s more…