A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • Renewal

                                                       I've just returned home to an entirely new season. When I left it was cold and rainy with only a couple of sprouts coming up from the earth. Now spring has truly sprung and with a… Continue reading

  • At Sea

    The suitcases are packed. The mid-term exams have been taken. Young son finished his 400 page accelerated reader book to earn 29 points. Everything is finished at the day job and it's time for a much needed break. This year we are doing… Continue reading

  • Green week

    Blogging friend Emily is doing the color green again this week. Though I am not on her list and I do see it everywhere. Have a look and see where it pops up for you this week.                                               … Continue reading

  • Hoorah for Women!

    Today, March 9th is International Women's Day. While International Women's Day may be a day of global celebration, there is no room for complacency as women still struggle on many fronts. From the International Women's Day website: Global Issues …… Continue reading

  • Parade of Books

                In our school, every Friday we gather as a school and family community in something which is called "Family Gathering".  During Children's Book Festival Week we had all of our school and family members dress as their favorite… Continue reading

  • Children’s Book Festival

    Hello again hello……my it's been a time since I've been here on the blog. It was the flu, and then birthdays and finally Children's Book Festival week. I was the chairperson this year and I want you to know that… Continue reading

  • For our brother on his birthday…….

    For My Brother on his Birthday For my brother, on his birthday, I was generous and kind. As his sister, I was glad to get the best things I could find. I was sure he'd want a tutu and a… Continue reading

  • With Love………..

                       I always look at Valentine's Day as a week of perpetual baking.I love baking so it isn't a problem. We have the class parties at school which of course needs my grandmother's chocolate drop cookies. We have little O's… Continue reading

  • Slow Days

    We have been ravaged by the flu this week, which has left us wanting for warmer weather. Little boy 'O' hasn't been out of the house since Wednesday. Unheard of for him. This also left momma sitting close by to… Continue reading

  • The power of music

    Last week the high school orchestra had the honor and pleasure of sitting side by side with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. A huge thank-you to everyone involved and especially to Lucas Richman, Maestro of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.         … Continue reading