Tag Archives: education

Welcome to My Virtual Book Club

Posted on January 2, 2013 by joanienaz

One of my resolutions for 2013 is to read the French historical novel Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo. I was inspired by the recently released film, and thought that it would be a good project to start off the year. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #306 – Teachable Moment

Posted on November 9, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday morning I substitute taught middle school students. I have been a middle school teacher for many years, but due to circumstances both within and beyond my control, I am, at the moment, unemployed. It had been over a year … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #289 – Pando, the Aspen Clone

Posted on October 23, 2012 by joanienaz

On the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah, there is an Aspen clone, an enormous stand of Aspen that is connected by a continuous root system. Fish Lake Each stem, or tree, is part of one organism that is over 100 … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #288 – In Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on October 22, 2012 by joanienaz

One of the highlights of our drive on Highway 95 through the red rock of Utah was Capitol Reef National Park. The views are stunning everywhere you look. This area is one amazing geology lesson!

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Picture a Day #240 – Another Amphibian Visitor

Posted on September 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This morning, as I was watering the garden here in the Sierra foothills, I spotted a Sierran Treefrog hanging out on a nearby piece of crockery. This is probably a female, because males have a dark throat. Every evening, they … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #173 – Squash Bugs!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by joanienaz

Oh no! When I was out in my garden this morning, fertilizing and watering, I discovered something new: three interesting-looking insects on a leaf of my summer squash. I photographed the critters, and when I looked them up on Google … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #147 – Tuning a Ukulele

Posted on May 26, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s been a few days now since my new Lanikai concert ukulele arrived. I began my adventure into Ukuleleland by tuning my instrument. But I have concerns. I hope I don’t forget how to play the guitar once I figure … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #144 – A Ukulele Tale

Posted on May 23, 2012 by joanienaz

Ever since I wrote a young adult novel several months ago about a girl who learns to play the ukulele, I have wanted to learn how to play one myself. I learned to play the guitar when I was in elementary school, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #110 – A Revolutionary Lesson

Posted on April 19, 2012 by joanienaz

My post today commemorates the first armed conflict of the American Revolution, which took place on this date two hundred and thirty-seven years ago. These photos were taken when my husband and I were in Massachusetts almost four years ago. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #72 – Jack Kerouac, Lowell MA Native Son

Posted on March 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I prepared this post a couple of days ago, and then realized that today is Jack Kerouac’s 90th birthday. Here is the post that I saw on Facebook from Brain Pickings. My husband is a fan of the writer Jack … Continue reading →