Category Archives: Robby Robin

Robby Robin wins his first award; now he needs your help

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

I am excited to share the news that my first Robby Robin story, No More Worms For Supper, has won first place for Children’s Literature in the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick annual literary competition.  I love the idea of calling … Continue reading →

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Even the animals need to be careful when it’s this cold, including Robby Robin

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Much of North America has been struggling to stay warm and safe during this current deep freeze. Our pets don’t want to be outside, even for the most necessary of reasons, and who can blame them.  IT IS COLD! Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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To travel or not to travel, that’s rarely been a question at our house

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Robby: “Mama, how come we always go to Florida every winter, like Hubie Hummingbird and his family?  Ollie Osprey says his family goes to the Caribbean, and Rosie Grosbeak and her family go to Mexico.  Can’t we go somewhere new … Continue reading →

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A bird’s eye view of marathons

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

“Mama,” asked Robby, “what are all these people doing here? I was going to the park to get some worms, but it’s filled with big white tents and rows and rows of blue closets, and there are people everywhere.”

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A unicorn’s potluck picnic – an offering for National Poetry Month!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Thanks to having entered the world of the blogosphere, I have been made aware of the fact that April is National Poetry Month, both in the U.S. and Canada. Where have I been for the past 16 years?  I never … Continue reading →

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Taking a bird survey – which one is your favourite?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

One of my favourite blogs is nichepoetryandprose, in which the author combines prose, poetry and delightful pencil-drawing illustrations to convey a sense of the joy and comfortable familiarity in nature and everyday experiences.  One of her subjects lately has been the … Continue reading →

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In praise of the next generation – and the newest generation

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to watch many, many young people become responsible, engaging, and impressive adults.  I’ve experienced this with 2 sons, 21 nieces and nephews, children of our friends, and literally hundreds of my … Continue reading →

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