Mary Hunter is due in less than a week. We are heading up to Hood River tomorrow for an extended visit to help the family with the birth and days thereafter. 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

May 26, 2021: a favorite author and illustrator of mine died.  When I heard the news of Eric Carle's death, I was surprised of the sorrow I felt and of the wonderful memories his name evoked for me.  I spent so many happy hours reading his books to my kids (and they in turn reading them to me and anyone who would sit and listen).  Visits to the local library always included one or two or more of his books chosen to go home with us. It really was a wonderful time and I will always be grateful for the memories Mr. Carle made possible for me. 

He lived in Key Largo and summered in Massachusetts and there is even a Museum in Amherst to go and see his art.  If interested: https://www.carlemuseum.org/

PS - Just thought I would share.  Isn't this what the blog is for? 

Peace / rr

Andres' Celebrating His Master's Degree

 Andres' received his MFA Degree in Musicology from FSU in March, which was celebrated by his family in Tallahassee.  He is going to move to Boston where he hopes to become a music librarian with one of the large concert or orchestral groups in that area.  We all wish him the best as he pursues his love of music and the arts.