Our oceans have the most fascinating creatures, including the biggest one of all – the whale. Plastic pollution like the bottles, plastic bags, and even the toys that we play with every day can end up in the sea. I bet you already know that eating plastic isn’t good for you. Well, it’s not good for whales…
This little rhyming poem about a bear playing the double bass is just a bit of pure fun I had during lockdown. I guess I needed to create something light and whimsical. I think bears would make pretty good musicians – claws and all. They have a wonderful swaying rhythm when they walk. What do…
When I’m gardening I often dig up poor earthworms – a sign of good, healthy soil. I’m never quite sure who gets the bigger surprise though. I always feel so sorry for the critters who are literally flung from one environment into a totally different and alien one. I usually keep a eye out to…
This is (unfortunately) based on a true story. When I was a young girl, a close friend gave me a tiny pair of “Hello Kitty” scissors for my birthday. I had such fun playing with them that I got a bit carried away. First, I snipped my own eyebrows and my family thought I looked…