Off the beaten path... a new trail! |
Wordful Wednesday:
20 kid-lit books off the beaten path:
I was pleased to see this beautiful children's counting book (with colorful illustrations) My Granny Went To Market by Stella Blackstone on Offbeatmama.com
Then you'll find http://www.steamboatbooks.com/kids-next-lists for recycled books, book clubs and more!
Plus, there's a beautiful blog called (of course), Off The Beaten Path.
From the Editors of Reader's Digest |
Off the Beaten Path: A Travel Guide to More Than 1000 Scenic and Interesting Places Still Uncrowded and Inviting
Have you ever found yourself off the path? Perhaps have slipped along the way? Maybe you've blazed a new trail!!
MY PATH IN THE WOODS
I went for a walk
after the snow
and I knew others had been there before
for the path I was on
was well beaten down
and it held my attention
no more
For the path well-trod
leads to despair
and is surfaced with dusty schemes
The path I prefer
I'll carve it myself
and pave it with elegant dreams
Yes
I once walked there
on the path well-trod
but my footprints I never could find
for they were all mixed and mingled therein
with the others
I walked behind
So I left the path
and I walked in the woods
and when I turned I could see
the most beautiful trail there in the snow
created only by me
My trail wasn't straight
nor was it wide
it wandered where ever I pleased
but the beauty I saw
could never be seen
from that well-trod path through the trees
Alone in the woods
I shed a tear
and gave the Lord thanks that day
for just one thing He gave to me
-the courage
to break away
But the tear that I shed
wasn't really for me
‘twas for the many who fear to be free
from the well-trod path
that shackles their souls
and shrouds their destiny
For on the well-trod path
nothing can grow
save for a few dusty schemes
But on the trail you carve yourself
you'll find
the most elegant dreamsMarty Rickard
I'd like to give a Shout Out to The Blog Guidebook! I am a follower and have learned lots from them!
Happy WW! On the trail, what have you found along the way?
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
My Family from WiddlyTinks.com
Such a cute picture!
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thanks for linking up to tina´s ww :)
ReplyDeleteLovethat photo! I'm blog hopping from Beck Valley Books. New follower. Pls visit my blog & follow me, too. I have a book giveaway going on now! Growing Old With Grace http://growing-old-with-grace.blogspot.com/.
ReplyDeleteHiya, great blog! I'm a new follower. I'm doing the blog hop with Beck Valley Books.
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Kris :)
how fun to take a walk off the path, even for just a bit.
ReplyDelete~Mimi