About Nana

Trust Hope Persevere

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I’m excited to announce that my three-book series, “Nana's Heartwarming Tales”, has officially launched! You can find the books “Tiny Whispers,” “Little Echoes,” and “Mighty Ripples” on Amazon.

I'm considered a turtle because it's taken me a quarter of a century to write and illustrate my stories. The tales are entirely my creations. The drafts, edits, and sketches have been my passion. "Nana's Heartwarming Tales" is a lifelong dream come true.

My website will soon feature a blog that will feature interactive activities that center on specific virtues, such as patience or thoughtfulness.Enjoy !

“Nana's Heartwarming Tales” is a collection of fifteen adventurous stories for children aged 5 to 8 years old. Each tale is centered on the core values of love and friendship. With an engaging narrative, the tales have become a beloved choice for bedtime reading.

Join The Pals, Buddy, Cara, Jed, and Aimee, as they embark on exciting activities like swimming, playing baseball, and even bug hunting. Their adventures not only spark children's imaginations but also provide heartwarming lessons on kindness and self-confidence. Enjoy reading these stories together and discover the gifts of sharing whispers, echoes, and ripples of love and compassion as you help one another.

I enjoy raising Guide Dog Puppies for the Blind and have been doing so for approximately fifteen years. As a retired special education teacher, I now teach puppies instead of students. I've raised nine Guide Dogs for the Blind from San Rafael, California. When the puppies reach about a year and a half old, they are recalled by Guide Dogs for the Blind for professional guide dog training.

The photos I'm posting are of Paxton. He will be recalled around Christmas time to return to San Rafael. Will I cry when he leaves? "Definitely, YES!" However, if Paxton becomes a Guide Dog for the Blind and I meet the person he'll guide for years to come, my heart will beam with a smile that lasts forever.

By the way, Paxton loves camping in our 1984 comfy Vanagon or home-built teardrop camper!

December 2024

Paxton
1.5 Feet, 24 Pounds

March 2, 2025

Paxton
47 Pounds

January 2025

Paxton
2 Feet, 32 Pounds

April 24, 2025

Paxton
57 Pounds

6-25 My mother-in-law who was blind, latch-hooked the Cookie Monster for my daughter when she was a baby in 1980.

About Cory

Hello Pals,

My name is Cory, and I'm a tiny hummingbird. I love to write! I give my notes to Nana about The Pals' day-to-day adventures. I love watching The Pals because they're just kids trying their hardest to be the best they can be. They are friendly and caring and use virtues to help them solve day-to-day challenges.

Baby Cory

I began life as the smallest egg in the world. I weighed approximately 0.62 grams, and my white non-glossy egg was less than 1/2 inch long. My mother kept me warm for about 2 weeks. When I was born, I had a strong neck and a hook on my short bill to peck my way out. I was blind and naked without feathers. My mother fed me regurgitated insects and nectar. Did you know that I doubled in size every day, and I soon grew fuzzy feathers. After about two weeks, I had real feathers. I left my cozy nest when I was three weeks old after my mother showed me how to use a nearby hummingbird feeder. She waved her wings goodbye to let me know I was ready for the world. Please wash your hummingbird feeders frequently. I'll tell you why in the next post.

If you happen to see me flying by, please wave. I'll try to show you some of my tricks by flying upside down, doing cartwheels, and tipping my wings.

Love,

Cory