Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Get Wigs, He Said. Find Funky Glasses. Buy Those Blow-Up Guitars and Mics. Go Acoustic Lemonade & All the Joy of Summer Programs

It truly is hard to keep up with all going on with CWP literacy labs: author visits, collaborative writing, drafting, editing, sharing, videoing, and finding happiness with writing processes. The Little Labbers couldn't wait any longer and they go into the costumes. It will have to be the daily routine now, because they want to be dressed up for their writing. This is my fault. I take total blame, as I was the first to pull out the toys and begin to improv. 

We had a Blues Fest yesterday morning and every kid had to write a blues song about their vices, including broccoli, parent rules, bed time, music, sisters, and brothers. I modeled mine after I-95 and rainy days a kid's perspective. Some of them stood up and performed the real deal. It was hilarious.

Max and Emmi split the labbers into age groups today and it was interesting to see how they tackled tasks, grade by grade, as kids split into sections. We have Scarlett this year, too, who is able to take the reins from time time.

After the labs, Max received notification of last-minute edits and a proof for the upcoming publication. We stayed after some to work through their new portal. It's always weird when you have to try something new. I came home to watch Spain/France in the World Cup, then took Karal for a short walk (phew...humid), before heading to the grill to prepare more food. I love to cook but it is very cumbersome to justify the time it takes out of the day.

Hard to believe it's already Wednesday, Week II, but we're off for another humpday (and morning traffic).

May the Muppets Be Triumphant, Always. One More Week to Go with Literacy Labs & Wonderful Memories Were Secured (Kermit, Included)

Still not sure who sent me the random Kermit t-shirt, Rainbow Connection, but I remember singing it in elementary school choir and another 4...