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Location: West Salem, WI United States
In My Own Words:
Mother, teacher, storyteller, scrapbook maker, historical re-enactor, geocacher--these are just some of the words that describe who I am. Currently, I am a storyteller who happens to teach special education students in an elementary school. What other job allows a person to read, tell stories and encourage a love of the same in kids? My reading interests are all over the Dewey decimal system, r… Read moreMother, teacher, storyteller, scrapbook maker, historical re-enactor, geocacher--these are just some of the words that describe who I am.
Currently, I am a storyteller who happens to teach special education students in an elementary school. What other job allows a person to read, tell stories and encourage a love of the same in kids? My reading interests are all over the Dewey decimal system, ranging from children's picture books to physics and contemplative non-fiction.
As a working storyteller teaching this art form to kids, I have an especially strong grasp of the books that have something to offer to anyone who wishes to learn more about this honored tradition.
I also have a love of hand made crafts, especially paper arts and photography, something I have pursued my whole life.
There are some books that I wouldn't care to read, but not many!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
This book offers some ideas and techniques I hadn't really encountered elsewhere. For instance, Mr. Young suggests and even encourages new bird photographers to spend lots of time photographing common or even tame birds at parks. For most of us who become serious about bird photography, we have come to it as birders, and you know how *they* can get! If not, read The Big Year, and you'll find out. Point being, as birders we seek the unusual, and when we become photographers, we will do the same. Mr. Young elegantly makes his case for the birds in the park, suggesting that learning tricks of exposure, flight shots and all the standards can be learned with a bit less waste of film. He… Read more
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The ruby-throated hummingbird and I have quite the adversarial relationship. My stories of hummingbird encounters are becoming almost mythic in proportion, as I wage my battle to capture *the* perfect hummer photo. I have learned that unlike their Hollywood image as little gems from heaven, they are really rather nasty at times, especially to those of us wanting to photograph them! Mr. Sargent knows this, as is evident in his well-written text describing the behaviors of this bird. He uses words such as "mean spirited," "hot tempered" and "little bullies." I have seen all of these descriptions in action. This is part of what makes this book so enjoyable,… Read more
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As if teaching children with challenging behaviors isn't enough, I spend much of my time off birding with my camera. Some might argue the two activities are one and the same, and anyone who has tried to capture a great blue heron lifting off the wetlands, only to turn tail and fly behind rushes would agree...speaking from experience. Whenever I set off to capture the feathered members of our planet, I get a few shots, but always think I could do better. If only I'd not moved so fast, if only I could afford a 600mm lens, if only... Mr. Simmons's book has helped me to look at bird photography a bit differently, and given me permission to be happy with the good shots I do get. Although he… Read more
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