Monthly Archives: November 2011

Yarn Along for November 30, 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by kathy

I finished Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson, the winner of the Newbery Medal for 1945.   While this wasn’t my favorite of the Medalists, it was a sweet story.  It focuses on the animals who are all wondering what will happen … Continue reading →

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Yarn Along for November 23, 2011

Posted on November 23, 2011 by kathy

This week, I continued my chronological trip through the Newbery winners by finishing  Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes (1944).  This was probably the fourth time that I have read this book — I read it in about the fourth grade, … Continue reading →

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Occoneechee Mountain

Posted on November 7, 2011 by kathy

Today we took a hike on Occoneechee Mountain with one of the park rangers from our local state park.  Here are a few photos of what I imagine is some of the last of the fall color — click any … Continue reading →

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Pottery Class, August-October 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kathy

Here are the last pieces of my pottery from the class I took from August to October.  I’d love to hear your thoughts!  I’m planning to take another class in January and absolutely cannot wait!  As usual, click any image … Continue reading →

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Newbery Update

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kathy

I continued my chronological journey through the Newbery Medalists with 1943′s Adam of the Road by Elizabeth Janet Gray this week. I thoroughly enjoyed this book about the travels of a minstrel’s son and his dog.  The storytelling is delightful … Continue reading →

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