It’s been a long day. Bits of coziness were in there along with bits of tiredness along with bits of … More
Author: Doodling Through Life
When I doodle, whether it be swirls or figurines, I am transformed to a world in which my doodles live, and my thoughts become clear. My mind breathes.
I used to teach second grade. Now, I am a Stay-At-Home-Mother to three girls, a seasonal family photographer, and an around-the-clock-children's book author who gets distracted by my camera and buttery sunlight. Thank you for stopping by!
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns Book Review
Remember the book I just reviewed by Hena Khan? She wrote Night of the Moon: a Muslim Holiday Story. Well here’s … More
Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story book review
My latest book review is on an Eid story called Night of the Moon. Author: Hena Khan . She blogs at http://www.henakhan.com/ and … More
Subtle Blooms
Secretia
Transitions
“Life is one big transition.” ~ Willie Stargell. When I taught 2nd grade, transitions were big. To quietly transition in … More
Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Book Review
Here’s another Eid story I found and ordered from my local library. Presenting Rashad’s Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr … Author: Lisa … More
Under the Ramadan Moon book review
I’ve been searching for some good children’s books on Eid & Ramadan that are well written and appealing. One good … More
Salma’s Photoshoot
A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she … More
The Apple Tree Review
It’s been a cozy day what with rain pelting outdoors that has now transformed into softly falling rain. Such days … More
Emotions of Eid
The realization hits me the night before Eid and I feel a twinge of guilt. As the anticipation for Eid seeps in … More
Why I Read Children’s Books
The glossy pages and the rich pictures always always draw me in to the children’s book area of the library. … More
Urdu Resources for Kids
“Knowledge is lost between arrogance and shyness.” This quote has stuck with me. When learning a language, knowledge is so … More
In a Week…
Her blue eyes glaze over with tears when I ask her why she isn’t riding the roller coaster. She chokes … More
Crumpled Butterflies
“I want to thank you for working on marriage for ten Christmases. It’s good, it is work, but it’s the … More
Upstairs Cameras
This weekend we were getting over colds and trying to clock as many hours of rest as possible in – … More
Relieved Walls
The house is quiet and the walls breathe a sigh of relief- they no longer have to keep watch, witness … More
Beckoning of Beaches
We need milk. The home walls are small. Carpets dusty. Allergies impending. The weekend long. The sun bright. The beach … More
Colored Dough
“Once Play-Doh colors are mixed, there’s no going back.” – Dee Ann Stewart The playdough recipe I used is here and … More
Unclear Words versus Focused Photographs
“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” Ansel … More
Body Language
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