Eleanor by Barbara Cooney Viking, 1996 32 pages As a child, I spent a great deal of time with my maternal grandparents, both of whom were members of Tom Brokaw's "Greatest Generation." Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the salient figure of their early adulthood, a fixture of an unforgettable time. They mentioned him often, and I … Continue reading Eleanor Roosevelt, Leader-in-Waiting
Inspiration, Victorian Style
We just returned from a family vacation to the Florida panhandle, where we spent more than a week hanging out with my lovely--and lively--in-laws. Thirteen people (9 adults, 1 teenager, and 3 kids under age 8) in two small beach condos. It was glorious chaos. But one morning, looking to start my day with a … Continue reading Inspiration, Victorian Style
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