Daily Archives: May 11, 2026

Chinese Jump Rope — a Childhood Favorite

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

One of the many recess games we played in my elementary years at Windsor School was Chinese Jump Rope, a popular game in the 1960s and 1970s.  We used an elastic rope that was tied in a circle.  You need … Continue reading →

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Grace Laemmlen, Calligrapher

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My mother, Grace Laemmlen, was a 3rd grade teacher for many many years.  She had the best penmanship of anyone I’ve ever known.  She taught children to write beautifully. In her later life, she loved going to UC Santa Cruz … Continue reading →

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Duolingo–a 2000 day streak!

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Celebrating a nice accomplishment today–I’ve studied French and now German on Duolingo for 2000 days.  I spend 20-45 min each day practicing my German.  I like it.  It has really helped me increase my vocabulary, comprehension and speaking abilities.  I … Continue reading →

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