I'm back from a wonderful week in Germany, visiting Claudia (the Wollmeise). I have been over there to see her before, but never at Christmas time. And I have always wanted to visit the German Christmas Markets ! (Christkindlmarkt) Last…
Category: Vacation
Rhinebeck and Norman Rockwell
I finally made it to Rhinebeck for the New York Sheep and Wool Festival! For many years, it was the same weekend as Parents Weekend at college, so we couldn't go. But the kids are out of college (by a few years),…
What’s Loopy Doing during Loopy Academy Break?
Thanks to those of you who have sent in pictures of what Loopy is doing during Loopy Academy's January Break! (Be sure to get in on the contest on Wednesday's blog.) Here are a few photos that have come in:…
Frozen in Iowa and a CONTEST!
I'm back from several days in Iowa, where it is COLD COLD COLD. I grew up in Iowa. I should know how cold it is there. But apparently, I had forgotten. Snow on the ground, gray skies, and windy freezing…