Monthly Archives: September 2016

Children’s Book Briefs

Posted on September 28, 2016 by lisakwinkler

I visited my mentor, Dr. M. Jerry Weiss this week. At 90, he’s as sharp as ever and we discuss everything from family to politics and of course, children’s literature. He gave me a batch of books when I left. … Continue reading →

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9/11 & Grandparents Day: Choices to Make

Posted on September 11, 2016 by lisakwinkler

It’s National Grandparents Day. It’s also the 15th anniversary of 9/11. And both these days resonate for me. On Sept. 11, 2001, I was teaching 8th grade Language Arts  in South Orange, NJ when the principal made a vague announcement over … Continue reading →

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All Things Are Connected

Posted on September 10, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Originally posted on Writing Between the Lines:
The chief of a certain village had many advisors. If there was something he wanted done, he would order it done, and it would be done. “Is it a good thing?” the chief…

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I really am speechless but I have to say something

Posted on September 5, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Originally posted on A Family Doctor's Reflection:
? The events of the past few months have been mind-numbing. For me, this is what happens when I get overloaded with so much negativity.  I go numb and then I have…

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