Category Archives: About Me
Advent Calendar: It’s Almost Winter Break!
(Day 16 of the Advent Calendar of Christimas Memories: Christmas at School) The month of December was always a special time in elementary school. There were so many things going on. It really made the month special. We began making presents for our parents right after Thanksgiving. In kindergarten, it was a handprint plaque. In …
Genea Caroling: Winter Wonderland
I have so many favorite holiday songs. It’s difficult to decide which one to add to the Genea Caroling list. My choice this year is Winter Wonderland. It is a song I love to sing and one that brings me joy when I hear it. My favorite version of this carol came out in 1987 …
Advent Calendar: Snowflakes in the Bay Area
(Day 9 of the Advent Calender of Christmas Memories: Grab Bag) At my first job with the County Library system, I worked with a elderly woman. She was all business, no play–very serious. She was a former member of the military who took everything seriously. You can imagine my surprise when I learned a week …