It’s raining. The edge of a hurricane is sliding past and there’s been a steady downpour all day long. It’s the kind of rain that nourishes, but I know that yesterday there was wind and rain and flooding and destruction at the center of the storm when it made landfall. Rain, like fire, like our […]
Classic American Picture Books: Award Winners
Picture books are a creative phenomena to me. More than imagery and words, they speak in so many languages. Every child and parent knows the truth of this because our imaginations, our senses, and our minds are stirred in bountiful ways each time a book is read. And that’s a richness we all share. That […]
Measure by Measure
I like to think of myself as a musician. I mean, if taking piano lessons for years as a kid and knowing some music theory makes you a musician, I guess it’s true. Knowing how to play a musical instrument is a special gift – but it takes a while to get there. I remember […]
The Warren & the World Vol 8, Issue 35
We’ve turned toward fall in North America–the final weeks of technical summer winding down and people are jumping into pumpkin spice and fall decor. Fall is one of my favorite times of year, so these weeks leading up to the autumnal equinox are always a time of tension for me–I want the cooler temperatures and […]
Serious Joy: the Music of Michael J. Tinker
We at Story Warren believe heartily in the power of music to steer the atmosphere of the individual and a family. We’ve told you about Slugs & Bugs, Rain for Roots, The Corner Room, and other favorites. Today I have a new name to add to your list: Michael J. Tinker. I met Michael and […]