Jody Collins is the author of 3 books, Living the Season Well-Reclaiming Christmas, Mining the Bright Birds: Poems of Longing for Home and Hearts on Pilgrimage-Poems & Prayers. She is retired from 20 plus years of teaching and when she's not at her desk writing, enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jody and her husband call the Seattle area home where she marvels at the birds and messes about in the garden. You can find her poetry, reflections & FREE HOMESCHOOL resources at www. jodyleecollins. com and on Pinterest as AuthorJodyLeeCollins.