I Believe Wednesdays: Imagination
It’s been getting a little deep over here so I thought it was time to lighten things up. What I believe is that we don’t focus enough on the importance of imagination. We are scheduled …
Throw Back Thursdays: Seeking Shakespeare
When I try to remember my high school English experiences, I remember very distinct things about each of my teachers. My 10th grade teacher focused on American literature. I remember we had those a…
I Believe Wednesday: Take a Chance
I’m a big believer in taking a chance. Amazing things happen when you take the leap, not knowing how it might turn out. You can surprise yourself with how successful you are. But then… …
Guest Review: “Book Scavenger”
In less than a week the second book in the “Book Scavenger” series, “The Unbreakable Code,” will be released. In honor of the occasion I’m turning the blog over today …
Take Action Tuesday: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
One of the things I love about books is the worlds they can introduce you to. I am someone who swan dives fully into a book, swimming through its pages, coming up for air only when I necessary. I a…
Friday Flicks: Series of Unfortunate Events
I wouldn’t normally do this, but I must advise that you close this browser window immediately and begin watching “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” on Netflix…
My Day, Monday: Eighty Days
My Day, Monday is my chance to let you know what I’m reading, writing, thinking about or…pretty much whatever is in my brain. I’m just getting started on “Eighty Days: Nelli…
Reading for the New Year
My life is definitely made up of 10 minute increments of time these days. This is what happens when you have three kids under the age of 12. (For me that involves three different schools, each with…
Friday Flicks: Little Women
I know, I know. Stop rolling your eyes. I LOVE this movie. Really. Every year it is required watching in my house at Christmas time. But really I’ll watch it any time. I know there is much di…
My Day, Monday: The Power of the Graphic Novel
Growing up I had an older brother (still do, actually) who did NOT like to read books. Picking up a book for fun was absolutely unimaginable for him. And then make it a book that was REQUIRED for s…
Picture Book Weekends: Sit-In
It’s Black History Month and I am fortunate that our local library is full of engaged, enthusiastic librarians who curate amazing collections. I wish I had taken a picture of their Black Hist…
I Believe Wednesday: Nature
It’s been a week since my last post, but at least it means that I can pick up where I left off! It’s not really that I believe in nature. I mean, who doesn’t? It exists. What I ac…
Take Action Tuesday: BAKE!
Getting back to basics with some baking.
Picture Book Weekends: Star Stuff
This computer is out to get me. Seriously. I was without it for FIVE days because that’s how long it now takes to put a battery into a Mac laptop. I won’t rant about that topic anymore,…
When Fear Wins
Today is a day to plumb the depths of my heart, to find the place where love lives and hope resides. To protect it, to care for it, to nurture it. Today is a day to reach deep into my soul, to find…
Take Action Tuesday: Environment
I got this book as a Christmas gift last year. I honestly didn’t even know what the topic was when I picked up the book. I began reading and realized this one was hitting close to home. Jenni…