"In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers. They know it is time to be still. "
– Cynthia Rylant
When I was looking for a quote I recognized the author of the one I posted. I immediately thought of her book for children, Relatives Came, one I always read to my kindergarten classes. Rollicking good fun when a carful of relatives come for a visit. It's something many of us long for now and will never take for granted ever again.
I retired from public school teaching after happily spending twenty eight years playing in Kindergarten. Now I fill my days watching cat antics, taking endless...