Turquoise Fuzzies

By Phylis Stacey Shapiro

A rather peculiar thing happened to me last night, I woke up and I was in another world. This world seemed so real. Was it a dream? ... Hmmm... Not sure... but sometimes I wonder if it was somewhere I have always wanted to envision and become part of, but never allowed myself to enter until I woke up and was 30.
It seems absurd to actually contemplate that I am not a child. My world was so entwined in mysticism and creativity that I wondered if my mind wanted to embrace that fantasy all the time. Yet ...developmentally I know I couldnt stay there and take part in this world I entered and wanted to still be in.
Rhetorical statements are so obscure at times and seem to be drifting away from me... I wonder if I will grasp hold of my adulthood... but if I do, I will never encounter this comfort zone that I want to go back to... or do I?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Sep 8, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453570272

Phylis Stacey Shapiro

Miss Shapiro has been writing children´s stories for 11 years. She started writing them when she started teaching. She wrote her first early childhood book to help her first graders learn to read. Miss Shapiro has always enjoyed drawing, poetry, singing, and painting. She loves to incorporate these into her books. By getting to know her early childhood audience, she was able to create books that helped them to learn to read and write creatively and have fun as well. Her students loved to become the characters in the stories she wrote and enjoyed making plays and working on small activities based on her books in the classroom. By using vibrant colors, and interactive activities in her books, her students grew to appreciate her craft.

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Copyright © 2010 by Phylis Stacey Shapiro.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2010913009

ISBN:   Hardcover   978-1-4535-7026-5

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-4535-7025-8

ISBN:   Ebook   978-1-4535-7027-2

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Closing

MOSAIC OF LOVE FUNDRAISER 8/10

What My Mom Imagines

By Phylis Stacey Shapiro

This is dedicated to my mom who suffered a stroke in February 2010! I love you very much!

Just imagine . . .

A soft pillow filled with sand

Your pets cuddled by your feet nestling you and loving you unconditionally

Your children laughing, growing and becoming strong and creative individuals thanks to you

Just imagine . . .

The warm breeze enticing you towards the turquoise and serene beach water

Just imagine . . .

Playing in the pink sand and creating a masterpiece that you will cherish for the rest of your life

Just imagine . . .

Stepping onto a cruise ship and exploring new places

Just imagine . . .

The beauty that surrounds you each day and lifts your spirits as you dive into nature and all of its glorious creatures

Just imagine . . .

Welcoming each season

Each one strengthening your heart and enriching your life

Just imagine . . .

A world where you can explore and embrace a sunset, which captivates you

Just imagine . . .

Listening to a symphony, creating a piece of artwork, writing a poem, and watching your favorite Broadway show over and over again

Just imagine . . .

All of these precious things that can happen in our world

A beautiful place that my mom longs to be part of again

Cherish it . . .

Embrace it . . .

Love it . . .

Respect it . . .

Honor it . . .

Just imagine . . .

The possibilities that we can offer to others to