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Tess Perko

Writer, Poet, and Storyteller

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Donkey Lessons

Sherman is adorable. MacDougall is big-hearted and persistent. The story is heart-warming and satisfying, but it also is much more than a story about a rescued donkey.

WISDOM from LITTLE WOMEN

My favorite character in LITTLE WOMEN is still Jo, one of the four March sisters, the one who writes; I identify with Jo’s yearning for independence, love of language, and passion for story-telling. But, besides its enduring characters, the novel is chock full of advice for life. Here is some of the wisdom I found…

The Multiplication Staircase

“Rosie sat down on the brick steps next to Mom. ‘I failed my math test. I can’t remember my multiplication tables’ she said, wringing her hands in her lap. ‘Not only that, when I was walking home, I fell, bloodied my leg, and scratched my arm.’ Rosie rubbed her hip and showed her mother her…


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  1. I just read your ‘Graffiti and Staircases’.
    I post a similar one (before I read yours), I found it interesting that we both referred to Simon & Garfunkel’s lovely song.
    Anyway, I like your blog. Interesting reading. Thank you.

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