{"id":5409,"date":"2024-11-08T12:44:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/?p=5409"},"modified":"2024-11-08T12:44:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T17:44:38","slug":"alexanders-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/2024\/11\/08\/alexanders-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexander’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I bought a new book for our super readers in Kindergarten and thought it might be appropriate for some today.\u00a0 This was a favorite of our kids growing up – yes, it’s that old.\u00a0 It was published in 1972! Listen and maybe even commiserate if you need to.<\/p>\n

I find it interesting that Ms. Viorst ends the book the way she does, though.\u00a0 No hope for tomorrow, just a “Some days are like that.” Habakkuk had a bad day or two, but at the end of the day he had a different mindset. You can hear his end of the day thoughts here<\/a>, in this song by Caroline Cobb, or read them in\u00a0 the Bible, at Habakkuk 3:17-19.<\/p>\n

If you would like your own copy of Judith Viorst’s delightful book, get it here on Amazon<\/a>.\u00a0 Just be aware that, as an affiliate, I may receive a small commission, which in no way affects your end price.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I bought a new book for our super readers in Kindergarten and thought it might be appropriate for some today.\u00a0 This was a favorite of our kids growing up – yes, it’s that old.\u00a0 It was published in 1972! Listen and maybe even commiserate if you need to. I find it interesting that Ms. Viorst… <\/p>\n

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