E. B. White’s The Trumpet of the Swan (1970) was not what I expected. I expected a story much like Charlotte’s Web, with talking animals of course, but animals who stayed in their habitats and who perhaps interacted with young humans. Instead, the book started this way, but then led to a young swan being... Continue Reading →
I worked as a secretary for several months before I got a new coworker. Janette shared the lobby area with me and came with a positive attitude and a big education. I looked up to her, and eventually I met her husband. He is a remarkable person, just like she is. He towers some six... Continue Reading →
Some of you may remember me mentioning that my daughter wanted a hamster. She has been saving her money and working hard to earn it for the past three months. She held a cupcake and lemonade sale, she cleaned bathrooms, she dusted blinds, and helped regularly with dishes and cleaning up toys. She earned $80,... Continue Reading →
The Bookshelf of Emily J. 