2 posts published by jama during September 2025| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” ~ Japanese proverb Hooray for September and a brand new school year! As a grade school student, I loved having new clothes, fresh school supplies, putting covers on assigned textbooks, making sure my quarter for lunch was safely stashed in … Continue reading in honor of teachers| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures.” ~ Henry David Thoreau 1. Happy September! We’re happy to be back in anticipation of a beautiful Fall, and what b…| Jama's Alphabet Soup
5 posts published by jama during April 2025| Jama's Alphabet Soup
I’m a longtime fan of Illinois poet, editor and English Professor Richard Jones, having shared several of his poems here over the years, including “Blue Stars,” “The Nomenclature of Color,” and “The Diner.” Prose-like, lyrical, elegant, and accessible, his poems — often about his day-to-day life, are truly a joy to read. Love how he … Continue reading Richard Jones: of madeleines and a milk mustache (+ a summer blog break)| Jama's Alphabet Soup
Hungry? Can you smell the heavenly aroma of fried sweet dough dipped in cinnamon sugar? Now that you’re here, please help yourself to some warm apple-filled churros — dip yours in chocolate if you wish, and enjoy! These crisp-on-the-outside, airy-light-on-the-inside snacks are featured in the delectable new picture book, Fridays are for Churros by Jenny … Continue reading [yummy review] Fridays are for Churros by Jenny Alvarado| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“Where thou art, that is home.” ~ Emily Dickinson They say you can’t go home again. I’m not so sure. Hope you brought your umbrella. 🙂 HOMEby Natalie GoldbergI am thinking of the rain in New Yorkthe driving rain over the Metropolitan Museumand the Guggenheim and the small delicatessendown in the Village that sells flankenI … Continue reading new york state of mind| Jama's Alphabet Soup
1. Happy June! Care to rest in the shade of a friendly tree? We can watch this loving mother, baby, and happy ducks while being soothed by the gentle trickle of the stream. This relaxing scene was created by Maryland artist-illustrator Elisabeth (“Lis”) Dorrian — a nice way to anticipate the coming of summer, with … Continue reading nine cool things on a tuesday| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“It is not by the gray of the hair that one knows the age of the heart.” ~ Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton Here’s a little something to lighten the mood. :) “Acropolis” by Maw…| Jama's Alphabet Soup
What’s on the menu today? Hmmm . . . let’s see. I’ll start with a plate of refreshing ceviche, followed by spicy jerk chicken — and then for dessert, rice pudding. Sound good? In Mia Wenjen’s delectable picture book The Traveling Taco: The Amazing & Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods (Red Comet … Continue reading [mouthwatering review] The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen and Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong| Jama's Alphabet Soup
“As long as one has a garden one has a future; and as long as one has a future one is alive.” ~ Frances Hodgson Burnett Since The Secret Garden has always been one of my favorite childr…| Jama's Alphabet Soup