tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post5793470776715256108..comments2023-09-03T02:13:51.179-07:00Comments on Victorian Scribbles: Celebrating a School Visit at Crocker Riverside ElementaryElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-81954548666889944342017-04-21T00:59:44.420-07:002017-04-21T00:59:44.420-07:00That is great that you got to read to the kids. It...That is great that you got to read to the kids. It sounds scary and fun at the same time. Congratulations on your book sales and plants as well. PlanetKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560415196458735562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-63332890417727225442017-04-07T11:10:00.685-07:002017-04-07T11:10:00.685-07:00Hi, Tamara, you are so right. It's a special w...Hi, Tamara, you are so right. It's a special way to share, and I love getting the questions and having to think about them and answer them. Re: the horses, yes, pretty big, and their feet were big, almost like plough horses. Beautiful animals!Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-70901135603314146002017-04-07T10:57:42.724-07:002017-04-07T10:57:42.724-07:00That sounds like a wonderful way to share your wri...That sounds like a wonderful way to share your writing. Maybe even better than a store.<br /><br />Those police horses are huge, aren't they?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tamaranarayan.com/2017/04/f-is-for-fascist-takeover-of-us.html" rel="nofollow">F is for Fascist Takeover of the US</a>Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-31598867602791097382017-04-05T18:10:24.963-07:002017-04-05T18:10:24.963-07:00Hi, Sandra, I'm so glad, too. It always feels ...Hi, Sandra, I'm so glad, too. It always feels like such a "pick me up" to read to young people. They are so enthusiastic and curious, and their questions were really great. (One sixth grader asked me, "What brings you happiness?" :-) Meanwhile, today I planted their plants in my back yard garden; such a great souvenir of the day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-74886756435827360452017-04-05T16:22:54.401-07:002017-04-05T16:22:54.401-07:00What a worthwhile, memory-making experience. So g...What a worthwhile, memory-making experience. So glad you got to do this.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-55367785958223053122017-04-05T06:04:36.314-07:002017-04-05T06:04:36.314-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Sharon. And thanks for the...Thanks for stopping by, Sharon. And thanks for the comments on Imogene. I was pleased that the kids found her interesting. Some of them said the book sounded interesting and that they wanted to buy it. On another note, I'm really enjoying your female scientists A-Z theme.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-25030851482608239662017-04-04T16:34:42.780-07:002017-04-04T16:34:42.780-07:00That must have been fun reading to the class. Your...That must have been fun reading to the class. Your main character is quite the persistent little detective. She didn't flinch once. Bet the kids love her. Thanks for visiting my a-z post. Take care!<br /><br />#AtoZChallenge<br />"Female Scientists Before Our Time" <br /><a href="http://shells-tales-sails.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Shells–Tales–Sails</a><br />Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-4392177734557986062017-04-04T13:14:55.622-07:002017-04-04T13:14:55.622-07:00Hi, Mirka. I think the more you do it, and the mor...Hi, Mirka. I think the more you do it, and the more familiar it becomes, the easier it is to just relax and enjoy it. Good luck with future visits. It might help to know how much it means to them to meet a real life author. It's a big deal to them.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-56301289192422711642017-04-04T09:35:20.591-07:002017-04-04T09:35:20.591-07:00I've done few school visits, because while I s...I've done few school visits, because while I seem to manage them well, I can't say I'm really comfortable presenting or talking to a crowd. Lucky you, to enjoy it so much. I'm working on it...Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-85684761367899506052017-04-03T09:01:28.188-07:002017-04-03T09:01:28.188-07:00Hi, Lee. And it was lovely weather as well! The pe...Hi, Lee. And it was lovely weather as well! The perfect morning for going to a school reading. Have a great day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-5898119604126281782017-04-03T08:57:59.515-07:002017-04-03T08:57:59.515-07:00That was quite a day, Elizabeth. The kids and the ...That was quite a day, Elizabeth. The kids and the horses were a delight to see today. Glad you were out and enjoying such a perfect time.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-24096152229222748322017-04-02T16:05:24.313-07:002017-04-02T16:05:24.313-07:00Hi, T. Those horses were such a charming surprise....Hi, T. Those horses were such a charming surprise. I love horses. Well, I love animals in general. The horses were very gentle, and, as you can see, the policemen were very accommodating. <br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-57327874960670121852017-04-02T12:32:12.695-07:002017-04-02T12:32:12.695-07:00Sounds like it was a very lovely visit, and the ki...Sounds like it was a very lovely visit, and the kids enjoyed it. How neat to see the policeman on horse back! That was a treat for the kids (too) :)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-20173596677164301882017-04-02T07:44:34.671-07:002017-04-02T07:44:34.671-07:00Hi, Rosi, yes it was. Today I'll be planting t...Hi, Rosi, yes it was. Today I'll be planting the two plants in my back garden — a wonderful souvenir of the day.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-44516705319865254092017-04-01T22:16:33.207-07:002017-04-01T22:16:33.207-07:00What a nice day for you and for the kids.What a nice day for you and for the kids.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-91586672843403459072017-03-31T22:25:56.064-07:002017-03-31T22:25:56.064-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne. Aren't those ...Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne. Aren't those horses awesome? I love animals, and I love horses. They are so intelligent. I'm sure the kids were thrilled.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-618662835458105757.post-5673275689056567982017-03-31T11:39:05.913-07:002017-03-31T11:39:05.913-07:00What beautiful horses they are. The kids sound gre...What beautiful horses they are. The kids sound great so glad you enjoyed your school visit.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.com