The One and Only Ivan

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

I’m so excited to have this, I’m giddy! 🤗 THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN ranks in my top-twenty books of all time; I cannot wait to hear what Bob has to tell me. ❤️ Thank you to my fabulous independent bookstore, @harveystales — for taking my order by phone and DELIVERING at no charge because of the pandemic/stay-at-home orders. ❤️ 📚 📦

Favorite Kid???

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

The kid is a born editor. Or smartass. 🙄

Crazy Night

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Apparently, it was a crazy night at the Birds’ place last night 🎉💥 because it was not like this yesterday. 😳

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Teenagers??

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Life at home with teenagers.

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Beautiful Azaleas

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Karen” azaleas finally blooming. (No filter, but a slightly smudgy phone lens. 🤷🏻‍♀️)

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Three Cheers to Kid McGear!

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Thank you to @mom_on_a_book_hunt for this wonderful shout-out & photo. We’re so honored!!! 🤗

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Delmolition

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

I think demolition is way cool (!) and totally FASCINATING to watch.

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Feels Great!

May 19, 2020 Sherri Rinker

This will mean nothing to most of you, but please virtual high-five me anyway. 🖐 And, thanks to my dear friend @kreidlewan for the push to buy, and all the love, support and encouragement a friend could want.

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Happy Mother's Day

May 12, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Happy Mother’s Day to my dad, who has filled the “mom” role for my sister and me for most of our lives. ❤️

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Super Duper Fan

May 12, 2020 Sherri Rinker

I ❤️ fan mail... especially when it comes with a photo! Thanks, Blake!

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Creeping Speedwell

May 12, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Some creeping speedwell and anemone in one of my garden beds. They have taken years to “catch,” but — finally! 💚

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Teenagers Eat SOOOO MUCH

May 12, 2020 Sherri Rinker

In the morning... a sign... that last night’s leftover meatballs are left over no more.

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Christmas Sourdough?

April 30, 2020 Sherri Rinker

I’ve been experimenting with stencils... I accidentally made a Christmas sourdough.

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Librarian Bookends

April 30, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Repost

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Coronavirus Hair!

April 30, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Coronavirus hair.

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Thanks Librarians!

April 30, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Thank you to @librarianbookends for compiling this fabulous list of read-alouds for Tuesday! 📚 ❤️

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Let's Learn Something New!

April 30, 2020 Sherri Rinker

Y’all! @angeladiterlizzi gave me THE BEST idea! Let’s take this time to be creative, inventive and HAVE FUN. Video yourself learning a new skill and hashtag #learningtodosomethingnew !!!
🤗 I’m playing, too! Stay tuned!