As I write, snow is falling steadily here in Minneapolis, and I couldn’t be happier! If you’ve followed Orange Marmalade for any length of time you are well aware that I love snow. Besides that, my trees and shrubs are …
Category: non-fiction
five full of beauty and history…it’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day!
Today in Minneapolis, as well as in about 12 other states and numerous cities, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It’s a meaningful opportunity to recognize the amazing cultures and hundreds of sovereign nations that preceded Europeans in North America, the …
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celebrate the hands that toil…a list of ten
For most of us, Labor Day is a rather vague, 3-day weekend. Here in Minnesota, it’s normally a time to button up the cabin for winter and take in the Minnesota State Fair. How did this federal holiday arrive on …
voting rocks!: juicy resources for all ages
As we enter the final months before Election Day, and especially as many of you are educating from home this fall, it’s a perfect time to learn together about voting rights, elections, and American government as we journey towards a …
the slow, meaningful work of restoration…a yard update!
It’s already the end of August. Time for a yard restoration update! Today I want to give you a peek at what I’ve been discovering in my small wilderness, chat a bit about the arduous process of restoration, and list …
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in honor of John Lewis
John Lewis’s death is a massive loss for our nation, and one that deeply saddens me. I stand in awe of his courage and perseverance, his bent towards peace, and his unflagging hope. His encouragement to “make good trouble,” inspires …
blisters and buckthorn…a yard restoration update
It’s been about a month since I introduced the restoration project we’ve begun in our yard. As the heat of summer bears down on us, I wanted to update you and talk a bit about invasive species as that was …
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know justice, know peace…resources for middle-grade through adult
Last week I posted some children’s books/resources on topics of diversity, race, Black history, civil rights. Today I’m offering some suggestions for middle-graders through adults. My voice is not the one to listen to on matters of race; I am …
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a baker’s dozen…picture books to delight, expand, and warm your world
Today I’ve got a batch of picture books I checked out of my library before they closed for the sake of our well-being. I don’t know if any of you have access to libraries at this point, but if not …
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read your world
Happy Earth Day! Today I’m simply presenting a mosaic of books for growing in appreciation for our wondrous, one-of-a-kind home, and understanding why we must act now to restore and protect it. I hope these enticing images encourage you to …
