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A Movie About Memories

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2016 by American Artist
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insideout5522cafd5153e-2040-0Inside Out is a movie about memories in the mind of a girl named Riley. Continue reading →

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My Trip to the Hospital

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2015 by American Artist
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boston-childrens-hospital_photo-credit-emily-obrien-photography_003My papa rushed me to the hospital because I had a breathing problem.

I was anxious and scared because it was my first time.

The doctors helped me recover.

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An American Girl

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 by American Artist
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Molly was a girl who lived in 1941 when World War 2 broke out.

Molly’s dad was serving in the army as a doctor.

She was a picky eater and especially hated turnips.

I like Molly because she was my age and was exciting.

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How Russia Makes Me Feel

Posted on Saturday, May 9, 2015 by American Artist
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The dry air makes me drowsy. The sun sets late in the evening and rises early in the morning. Today is Victory Day and we see fireworks in the evening. I love it here.

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Our younger daughter’s reflection on the Feast of all Feasts…

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Wednesday, May 7, 2014 by American Artist
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My Two Favorite Books

Posted on Monday, May 5, 2014 by American Artist
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Two of our daughter’s favorite books had characters that had many interesting similarities and differences, Louise the Big Cheese by Elise Primavera and Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor. Here is her review: Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Media Reviews | Tagged Elise Primavera, Fancy Nancy, favorite books, Jane O'Connor, kid's picture books, Louise the Big Cheese | 2 Replies

The Hero Tree

Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2014 by American Artist
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TreeWe were amazed to see Tanya Church

the St. Paul’s Chapel still standing.

The tree saved it from the terrorists.

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Our Thanksgiving Celebration

Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2013 by American Artist
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4298751.thbHere’s my middle daughter also getting in on the blogging action with a piece about today’s celebration of the great American holiday of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is about pilgrims. They gathered food and had a feast with the Indians. Today we celebrate thanksgiving by making a puppet show for our guests. Continue reading →

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