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Jumping in Puddles: May 2009

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Friday, May 29, 2009. Butter, Sugar, Happiness. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. A Boy Who Picks You Flowers. Okay, I'll admit it - I'm utterly in love. But weren't you just in my belly not too long ago? Seriously, how did this happen? Saturday, May 23, 2009. We've waited for six months for the Farmer's Market in our new town to open. It's finally here! Which is why, Little Bear, we've decided to get you a pony of your very own! How's about some nice broccoli rabe? Thursday, May 21, 2009. I'd love some pie. We had...

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Jumping in Puddles: The Builders

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Thursday, June 18, 2009. There's a great resource for connecting kids with nature, no matter where they live. Here's the link: http:/ www.childrenandnature.org/. Johns Arts and Crafts. June 20, 2009 at 6:17 AM. Great Blog and photos! New blog on the Hx. of the Ladybug: http:/ historyoftheladybug.blogspot.com/. June 20, 2009 at 8:01 AM. Thanks so much for the info - my kids will love looking at that website! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my art here. Http:/ www.karenbenson.org.

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Jumping in Puddles: Music Man

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Thursday, June 4, 2009. I can only wonder what he's listening to on the baby ipod here. Given the music we've listened to lately - at home or in the car - I'm going to guess the playlist includes some of the following:. All Around the Mulberry Bush. Just a Friend,. Beck (that would be wholly inappropriate but pretty great nonetheless). Welcome to the Jungle,. Hi, Hi, How Do You Do? Welcome to My Gym. Groove is in the Heart,. Let's Stay Together,. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my art here.

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Jumping in Puddles: Paper and Scissors

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009. I wanted to add some color and interest to my kids' rooms. Because we're on a budget and we're renting, I needed a solution that was both temporary and cheap. Here's what I've come up with thus far:. It's a simple idea but I like that they each have something handmade on their walls, and it's kind of a fun challenge to create something out of relatively nothing. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my art here. Http:/ www.karenbenson.org. View my complete profile.

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Jumping in Puddles: Little Donkeys

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Friday, June 26, 2009. Last week we were lucky enough to visit a beautiful farm in the country that was holding a 'pie and donkey day' event to raise money for a good cause. These affectionate little donkeys were the big draw on this outing, although there was also plenty of homemade pie to be eaten and friendly people to meet, including the gracious farm owners, Martyn and Katherine Dunn ( http:/ www.apiferafarm.blogspot.com/. The top photo was taken by Kathy Fowler. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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Jumping in Puddles: Gone Fishing

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Friday, July 3, 2009. In the meantime, I thought I'd leave a few food, book, music, and website recommendations if anyone is out there. And if anyone. Out there, please feel free to leave me some recommendations of your own in the comments. I'd love to hear. I just finished reading a book of short stories called. By Jhumpa Lahiri http:/ www.randomhouse.com/kvpa/jhumpalahiri/. Which was really moving and. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. If you're a food geek and have not already read. By Deborah Madison and.

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Jumping in Puddles: June 2009

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Tuesday, June 30, 2009. How to make yourself cry in a few easy steps:. Take your photos and put them in ' cinematography. Mode or something similar on a photo editing website like Picnik. It gives the impression of film stills.). Line a few up so it looks as though time is passing right before your very eyes. (And guess what? Note how insanely fast life goes by. Say something cliche like "how is that possible? Seriously, I feel like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's. Monday, June 29, 2009. Last week w...

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Jumping in Puddles: Top Banana

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Friday, June 19, 2009. Your life is your message to your children.". Thank you for loving them, teaching them, working so hard for them, and playing "Top Banana" with them over.and over.and over. These are two lucky monkeys. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). I'm a glass half-empty skeptic on a journey to change my ways and find moments of beauty and pure joy in the chaos of everyday life. Come along for the ride. View my art here. Http:/ www.karenbenson.org. View my complete profile.

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Jumping in Puddles: Running Dangerously Low on Axe Body Spray...

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Running Dangerously Low on Axe Body Spray. If you didn't see this on Jon Stewart on Monday night, it's ridiculously stupid and funny. If you need to, just skip to the 'letter' told in voiceover somewhere around 2. Minutes and 50 sec. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c. Long Island Wants to Secede. Jason Jones in Iran. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my art here. Http:/ www.karenbenson.org. View my complete profile. A Thousand Sleepness Nights.

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Jumping in Puddles: Ball of Confusion

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Saturday, June 13, 2009. Some people wake up each day and have a clear, peaceful mind that conjures up images of lotus flowers, singing birds, and baby deer prancing under rainbows. Me? My mind is a lot like this drawing that my daughter did. Little did she know just how precisely she was rendering my fuzzy, complicated head space. More often than I'd like to admit, I walk around with a cloud hovering over me and I feel like a. I'm definitely going with the latter.). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).