Today I visited Mary E. Dardess Elementary in Chatham, NY, a small town in Columbia County.

We had a great time, and the kids were really into it. In the weeks leading up to the visit, they came up with some really creative solutions to the common objects project from Absolutely Not, including a giraffe…

a scissor-dog (?)…

and Penny Penglton the Peacock.

Thanks to everyone at M.E.D., and especially Ann and Mimi for taking such good care of me today. (Mimi, the macaroons rocked!)