happy everything
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thank You
Thank You Hero Arts!
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to my wonderful friends for making it such a joy filled, energy filled, inspiring day!!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A Facebook Wonder
How on earth Lisa found me after 37 years is beyond me, but I'm very excited she did.
Imagine, so many students remembering their 2nd grade teacher after all this time and probably even more unusual is that I have so many clear memories of them.
It was a particularly fun class. We made an educational film called, There's Nobody Else Like You which involved a field trip to the zoo.
The down side though was having to wear the same dress three days in a row.
I'm looking forward to hearing more from them.
I told you Facebook was cool!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
A flaw in the system
As magical as it is, ordering my book requests online and having them delivered free of charge to the library of my choice,
there is a drawback. I only order the best of the best and then I can't stop reading.
An entire lovely Sunday, 'wasted'. That's Rod's word, not mine, as his nose is in the latest Lee Child best seller I ordered for him.
Reading this book:
can in no way be considered a waste of time.
The writing is superb, recognized by Barbara Kingsolver, who granted it her sought after Bellwether Prize.
It was recommended as a companion to Help, but it tells a far more gruesome story of racial prejudice.
I read it in one day; need I say more?
there is a drawback. I only order the best of the best and then I can't stop reading.
An entire lovely Sunday, 'wasted'. That's Rod's word, not mine, as his nose is in the latest Lee Child best seller I ordered for him.
Reading this book:
can in no way be considered a waste of time.
The writing is superb, recognized by Barbara Kingsolver, who granted it her sought after Bellwether Prize.
It was recommended as a companion to Help, but it tells a far more gruesome story of racial prejudice.
I read it in one day; need I say more?
More Peter H. Reynolds
I still can't get over the wonders of Facebook.
If you follow my recent posts you'll see that I added some links to books by one of my most favorite children's author/illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds.
Peter H. Reynolds
He caught my attention once again, because Patti Digh,
37days
author of the renowned book, Life is a Verb, mentioned him, not once, but twice, in her Facebook posts in the last few days.
You may remember from a previous post, I said, "When Patti Digh speaks, I listen." I love that she loves him too.
She posted both on her blog and on Facebook, Peter's remarkable animated short, He was Me.
Click here:
HeWasMe
Anyway when I was searching I looked at Peter's website which had a Facebook link. I followed it and he graciously accepted my invite. Now we're friends!
I'm a happy person!
This is a link to more PHR wonders for you to enjoy.
Fablevision Library
If you follow my recent posts you'll see that I added some links to books by one of my most favorite children's author/illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds.
Peter H. Reynolds
He caught my attention once again, because Patti Digh,
37days
author of the renowned book, Life is a Verb, mentioned him, not once, but twice, in her Facebook posts in the last few days.
You may remember from a previous post, I said, "When Patti Digh speaks, I listen." I love that she loves him too.
She posted both on her blog and on Facebook, Peter's remarkable animated short, He was Me.
Click here:
HeWasMe
Anyway when I was searching I looked at Peter's website which had a Facebook link. I followed it and he graciously accepted my invite. Now we're friends!
I'm a happy person!
This is a link to more PHR wonders for you to enjoy.
Fablevision Library
WOW!
I was totally blown away by this book. It chronicles the accident of Cathy Cimmins' husband when he is severely brain injured, and his subsequent 'recovery'. Actually there is never full recovery for a TBI patient. It is an ever-after sort of illness that can rear its ugly head at any unsuspecting moment. This book is full of horror, humor, intelligence and gives a very realistic picture of the monstrous effects TBI can have, especially on the family.
Thank you so much, Davi, for the recommendation. I was skeptical at first, but it's definitely a 5* book.
I found it equally as fascinating and informative as this book:
Thank you so much, Davi, for the recommendation. I was skeptical at first, but it's definitely a 5* book.
I found it equally as fascinating and informative as this book:
On a totally different note, for those of you who are still reading, thank you for your clicks on the Amazon links, and especially for all 4 of you who actually ordered books from my recommendations (or one of you who ordered 4 books). I was pleasantly surprised to find that I've actually earned $1.58 toward my Amazon addiction!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Lila Rose Kennedy
I can't believe I've never heard of her before or that I can't find out anything about her.
All I can do is find posters of her darling prints all over the web.
Here's a small sample:
All I can do is find posters of her darling prints all over the web.
Here's a small sample:
Friday, July 17, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
America
This was taken yesterday when I still loved her.
Today after she's harvested two tomatoes I'm not so sure.
Today after she's harvested two tomatoes I'm not so sure.
Peter H. Reynolds
I'm so happy to see one of my heroes, Peter H. Reynolds, get some recognition.
His vision for children is extraordinary.
His books can't help but touch the children in everyone of us.
I hope you'll watch this short video which explains a little of why I'm so in awe of him, then VOTE!
http://www.entrepreneur.com/e2009/vote/established.php#584
If you love art/artists and/or children, read these books!
Here's another sweet Peter H. Reynolds creation:
TessTree
His vision for children is extraordinary.
His books can't help but touch the children in everyone of us.
I hope you'll watch this short video which explains a little of why I'm so in awe of him, then VOTE!
http://www.entrepreneur.com/e2009/vote/established.php#584
If you love art/artists and/or children, read these books!
Here's another sweet Peter H. Reynolds creation:
TessTree
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Many more photos to come from a busy week
but I wanted to highlight these first to showcase Cindy McQuade's beautiful glass pieces.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Now here's a list!
This book recommendation list from Daily Candy, Books
is far better than Oprah's list.
I checked them all out, most received 4 or more stars on Amazon (funny that I never rate books on Amazon, but am totally guided by Amazon readers reviews).
I've already ordered a few from the library.
Happy reading!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Another intriguing read
Another title might be PATHOS at it's best or worst...
Not being a fan of short stories, I was surprised by how engaged in this book I was. Olive is an unusual character, someone you may love to hate. Her husband, at one point, decries her self-importance this way, "In all the years we've been married, all the years, I don't believe you've ever once apologized. For anything."
In some of the chapters she's the central character, in some only a vehicle to introduce another's story.
One of my favorite stories, near the beginning of the book describes how she gets revenge on the woman who 'steals' her son through marriage. Quite hilarious.
I'd love to hear from someone else who's read it...
Prayer for today
from Magnificat
God of all peoples and nations, you have called those who live in this land to pursue your vision of freedom, justice and peace for all. Keep us faithful to your gifts, that we may use them for the world's good and the good of our own nation, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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