Had a location change at work today. Moved from my more private, out-of-the-way spot to a more public location. Only redeeming feature here is the window location does allow me to see the Parliament Hill flag at all times. Who’s moving into my old spot? No one . . . …
Sam is starting to move away from scribbling and actually drawing stick figures with a body, two eyes and a mouth. Arms and legs are still optional at this point.
Hazel started swimming lessons a week ago and it’s been a struggle. She has a genuine fear of getting her eyes wet in the tub so you can only imagine what putting her head under water in class is like. Every morning is a struggle for Aline to get her …
Old Man Fookwire is a grump who only likes to paint pictures of birds that visit his backyard. The problem is, they fly south every winter, leaving him sad and lonely. So he decides to get them to stay by putting up beautiful birdfeeders filled with seeds and berries. Unfortunately, the squirrels like the treats, too, and make a daring raid on the feeders. The conflict escalates-until the birds depart (as usual), and the squirrels come up with a plan that charms the old grump.
My take: How can you not like a book where you get to say Googlie Mooglie, raise your fist and yell “Those darned squirrels”?
