Monthly Archives: June 2017

History of Gardens

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Joanne Toft

I was walking the garden again this morning – noticing where the critters are still eating my hostas (they really only like the small all green hostas – an interesting story I am sure – why only the green ones?) … Continue reading →

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Sorting my history

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Joanne Toft

Our history collects around us and gathers dust as we walk by it each day on our way to the future. We can’t quite let go of it but we are not using it, looking at it or reflecting on … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you Reading? middle grade fiction

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Joanne Toft

I have returned to reading middle great fiction. I love reading books at this level. I think because it is where I did most of my teaching and know this age of children so well. I also love the leap … Continue reading →

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Weeding the Garden: Returning to writing

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Joanne Toft

The garden is in – well the veggies are. There are a few flowering plants that still need to find a home and there is plenty of weeding to do. As a gardener we know there is always plenty of … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What are you reading? books in a series

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Joanne Toft

A while ago some one asked me it I liked books that were in a series and my response was not really. I told them I like reading new and different books, exploring new writing and ways of thinking. After … Continue reading →

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