Jump Up High
This evening I saw a cricket sitting on top of an exercise ball. I thought it looked funny sitting there all by itself. It looked like he had gotten up there to exercise. And I thought about how he had … Read the rest
Category Archives: Rhymes
When the sun shines, it’s a good idea to get outside. And not just because it’s fun, but also because it’s so good for you. Did you know that sunshine on your skin helps your body make Vitamin D. It’s … Read the rest
Who Is Watching You
Have you ever been in a crowded place, and you get that certain feeling…? You’re not sure who is watching you, but you feel pretty sure someone is. Have you ever felt that? Since nearly everyone has a mobile phone … Read the rest
When I was a little kid, not even in school yet, I lived with my grandparents for a while. And they didn’t have a box or bucket or even a bag of toys for my brother and me to play … Read the rest
Another Day Goes By
Well…another day goes by, and I see the evening sky starting to fall on Green Mountain. I wonder how many others are taking the time to soak it in. Did you look out your window today and remember to be … Read the rest
A Bear In The Air
Hey kids! Do you have your imagination caps on? Are you ready for a poem about a bear in the air? Yep, you heard me right…it’s about a flying bear. Well, I’ll tell you what. Ask your mom for a … Read the rest
Catch The Colors
A commercial for a popular candy says “catch the colors of the rainbow”. The second those words are spoken…or the second you read them, you can see that picture in your mind, can’t you? There’s nothing like the colors of … Read the rest
Truth Is Beauty and here’s your duty
Truth is beauty to those who seek the truth. It’s really OK to say that some things are true. And here’s the secret reason why… Because they are. For instance..wouldn’t it be the truth to say that the sun is … Read the rest
In The Funny Pages
When I was a kid, one of the expressions we had when we were about to leave someone’s house and knew we weren’t going to see them again for a while was: “See you in the funny pages”. Silly I … Read the rest
Looking For Fun
Kids (and adults) are always looking for fun things to do. It’s only natural. After all…there are so many serious things in the world that need our attention, so it’s good to let off some steam once in a while. … Read the rest
I’m not sure why so many people have such a hard time telling their loved ones how much they love them. But they do. However; I think they could at least start by substituting some simple words for love in … Read the rest
An old expression we still use to describe looking basically everywhere to find something is “looking high and low and in between”. Yep, that pretty much covers it alright. I guess you could argue that it doesn’t include looking back … Read the rest
Letters And Sounds makin’ their rounds
It’s an awesome thing to see a toddler start to recognize letters and sounds. Adults can watch and marvel at little kids as they begin to realize their own ability to make letters and sounds and understand the language all … Read the rest
There’s a lot going on inside your head. So, maybe you’d better sit down and let’s go over a few things together. OK? First: Are you happy? If you are, share that with as many people as you can. Do your … Read the rest
Make Some Music
You don’t have to be a professional to make some music. Now, I’m not saying that you can make beautiful or great music even if you don’t practice, practice, practice. No, if you want to be a professional, or if … Read the rest
Having Fun Isn’t Hard
Having fun isn’t hard. You simply need to know where to look. When I was a kid, my brother and I could find fun in the water puddles after a good rain storm. We’d make little boats out of sticks … Read the rest
Silly Little Game
When my brother and I were kids, there were no video games, no personal computers, no smartphones or any other kind of phone you could take with you…and no internet. So, a lot of times when we were looking for … Read the rest
Tickled Pink
What funny expressions we have in our language. Like “tickled pink”. Do you know what that means? How about other expressions like… three shakes of a sheep’s tail mad as a wet hen the bees knees So many funny sayings … Read the rest
Summer Is Almost Over
Summer is almost over, and you know what that means… School days are here…or almost here for all you kids. And that’s a great thing…not a terrible thing. It means you get to dive into books where your brain can … Read the rest
Raining In My Heart
I’ve heard people use the phrase “raining in my heart” to describe their troubled times. Or their loss of a loved one. Or their sadness in general. But I think you can use “raining in my heart” as a good … Read the rest