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October 17, 2016
Ancient Treasure & Modern Intrigue: The Lost Crown of Apollo by Suzanne Cordatos. Book Review.
Click here to buy The Lost Crown of Apollo The basic premise of this story is that Elias and his family travel to Greece where he finds a lost ancient treasure, a gold crown of Apollo. He hides it with the plan of selling it and using the money to fill his fantasies. However, encountering … Continue reading Ancient Treasure & Modern Intrigue: The Lost Crown of Apollo by Suzanne Cordatos. Book Review.
October 15, 2016
Are You a True Northerner? Recycled Sundays.
Canada is a country of immigrants. Our families may have immigrated in this century, before Confederation, or during the last ice age, but we all came from somewhere else. Still, it does not take long for this vast, rugged country to make its mark upon a person. Those who call the North home are no … Continue reading Are You a True Northerner? Recycled Sundays.
White Otter Castle Exists in the Deep Northern Woods
Interested in what Terror at White Otter Castle is based on? My Blurb: Laurel, Aster, and Beth have been best friends since grade one when they created the “triangle of power”. In September, as high school graduates, they will head off in different directions. Because Laurel fears it will be the end of their friendship, … Continue reading White Otter Castle Exists in the Deep Northern Woods
October 14, 2016
No One Likes to Be Excluded: Today the Teacher Changed our Seats by Frances Gilbert. Illustrated by Ben Quesnel. Book Review.
Click here to buy Today The Teacher Changed Our Seats by Gilbert Frances The teacher decides he is going to teach grouping by using the belongings of his students such as striped socks, wearing blue, have a cat or a dog. The little green-eyed girl who is telling the story repeatedly has none of the … Continue reading No One Likes to Be Excluded: Today the Teacher Changed our Seats by Frances Gilbert. Illustrated by Ben Quesnel. Book Review.
October 11, 2016
Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellness: Author Melissa Carter – Three Random Questions Interview
Author Melissa Carter is owner of The Wholistic Package. Melissa offers positive and empowering services to promote physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness as well as personal and professional wellness and growth. Services include Reiki, writing, mentoring/motivational speaking and inspirational apparel. Melissa works full time in marketing, is involved with several women’s networking groups and was … Continue reading Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Wellness: Author Melissa Carter – Three Random Questions Interview
October 10, 2016
Naughty Magic is Afoot: Pobkin by C. Johnson. Book Review.
Click here to buy Pobkin Johnson has created new fantasy creatures, dwelfs which are half dwarf and half elf. Unlike the naughty creatures of folklore, these creatures are good and kind. They water flowers, plant acorns, and leave pennies for children to find. They pride themselves on helping others, all except Pobkin. He is like … Continue reading Naughty Magic is Afoot: Pobkin by C. Johnson. Book Review.
October 9, 2016
I Want More Power. Recycled Sundays.
You don’t have to be Tool Time Tim to want more power. I usually cringe while using a jigsaw, expecting at any moment to hit a knot and have the tool fly into my face giving me an instant split personality. I hate tacking down chicken wire or plastic tarp with the heavy-duty staple … Continue reading I Want More Power. Recycled Sundays.
October 8, 2016
Powerful Images: Animal Expressions by Judith Hamilton. Book Review.
Click here to buy Animal Expressions I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway and feel fortunate to have done so. I probably wouldn’t have bought this book but now I would definitely buy it as a gift. Studying this lovely little book is a beautiful way to spend an hour. The author/photographer, Judith Hamilton, … Continue reading Powerful Images: Animal Expressions by Judith Hamilton. Book Review.
October 7, 2016
Sports Illustrated Kids Six Degrees of David Ortiz: connecting baseball stars by Tyler Omoth. Book Review.
Click here to buy Six Degrees of David Ortiz: Connecting Baseball Stars (Six Degrees of Sports) This book grabs your attention right away beginning with David Oritz up to bat. The writing is tight and exciting. We are part of the audience as he hits a game-winning home run. Omoth then brings us into a … Continue reading Sports Illustrated Kids Six Degrees of David Ortiz: connecting baseball stars by Tyler Omoth. Book Review.
October 5, 2016
My Dragon
After a much too long period of time not writing, I’ve stopped wallowing in self-pity (for the moment anyway) about how challenging my Parkinson’s disease makes everything and got back on the horse. I’m trying various methods of illustration that can be done by a person with tremors. This is my first attempt. I also decided … Continue reading My Dragon
