morning walk no plan no direction end of the road turn left? turn right? head towards the water wander down a path in a familiar direction t...

I'm so excited to have a sneak peak at Amy Ludwig Vanderwater' s new book, coming in August! The Sound of Kindness gave me a differ...

Tucked In After viewing the exhibit  Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak face washed teeth brushed room picked up day is do...

I know last week I restarted a poetry plan and I decided to pause that plan for an impromptu moment from my classroom. I saw a tweet this mo...

  Compassion early morning walk blue sky and sun soaking in the quiet hues of yellow pausing to listen greens transitioning taking time sitt...

It's March and poet Amy Ludwig Vanderwater along with illustrator Emma J Virjan had a book birthday this week with If This Bird Had Po...

I'm so happy I just discovered Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds and wish I had when I was spending time with students. I clearly see us ...

surprise kale bolted biennial plant flowered bitter taste plant new -Mandy Robek, 2021

deep purple blossoms caterpillar-ish inside mighty garden bloom -Mandy Robek, 2021

concise cube weaving feathered flying friend construction wrong egg takeover  -Mandy Robek, 2021

dainty small tiny sweet smells raise my awareness lilacs increase joy -Mandy Robek, 2021

nighttime sky wonder super pink moon not so pink big shining closer -Mandy Robek, 2021

clear blue skies invite radiating sunshine joy lifting emotions - Mandy Robek, 2021

water gathers here spring rains foster reflection walking together -Mandy Robek, 2021

cascading blossoms long white limbs speaking spring extended welcome -Mandy Robek, 2021

teeny tiny buds stay closed chasing chills away fragrantly burst -Mandy Robek, 2021

late April surprise white blanket covers new green fluffy melt away -Mandy Robek, 2021

location daily rocks weeds unusual nesting killdeer incubate -Mandy Robek, 2021

why hello surprise thank you new mulch habitat garden buddy here -Mandy Robek, 2021

possibilities once standing tall shading play discover new play -Mandy Robek, 2021