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November 19, 2017
Purple Toenails and … Myrtle Becomes French?
I’m moving at the speed of turtles this week (to quote Oscar at Hermit’s Door), but it’s been a turtally wonderful time for Myrtle (to quote Gallivanta). ~~ First: Is this not the sweetest face? Meet Aggiliki, 6, whose photo was taken by mom Theano, of Whitby, Ontario. Thank you, Theano and Aggiliki, for this… Continue reading Purple Toenails and … Myrtle Becomes French?
November 16, 2017
Oma Paula and ‘The Best Critics’
I never know how much to tell you about the journey that Myrtle is on! (Are you bored yet?) But many of you have hung in with me through the rough times, so I figure you are more than overdue for good news. And right now, some of my ‘goodest’ news is about Myrtle.… Continue reading Oma Paula and ‘The Best Critics’
November 13, 2017
Being “Special”
There’s a lot to be said for being ridiculous — if you mean to. I often mean to. But I realized only last week that my family doesn’t always know when I’m joking. I say something ridiculous. They burst out … Continue reading →
November 9, 2017
A Busy Week and Purple Fingernails
Accepting a blogger friend’s challenge, I painted my nails purple to attend the Festival of the Arts in Cobourg, Ontario last weekend. Of course, my friend won the challenge hands-down (hands-up?) because in this picture below, she’s also wearing a purple … Continue reading →
November 4, 2017
Autumn Blessings
Photos by Hamlin Grange ~~ “In the midst of it all, however, we keep giving thanks. I keep reminding myself that there is no perfect moment in life when all our problems are solved forever. So, let us seek out … Continue reading →
November 1, 2017
A Book Review: Myrtle the Purple Turtle
Originally posted on Annika Perry's Writing Blog:
‘Myrtle the Purple Turtle’ is one of the most striking, original children’s books released in recent years. I was immediately drawn in by the welcoming cover of Myrtle proudly striding along and quickly became engaged with this wonderful character. As a purple turtle, Myrtle has never considered…
‘Myrtle the Purple Turtle’ is one of the most striking, original children’s books released in recent years. I was immediately drawn in by the welcoming cover of Myrtle proudly striding along and quickly became engaged with this wonderful character. As a purple turtle, Myrtle has never considered…
MYRTLE THE PURPLE TURTLE: A BOOK REVIEW
Originally posted on Annika Perry's Writing Blog:
‘Myrtle the Purple Turtle’ is one of the most striking, original children’s books released in recent years. I was immediately drawn in by the welcoming cover of Myrtle proudly striding along and…
‘Myrtle the Purple Turtle’ is one of the most striking, original children’s books released in recent years. I was immediately drawn in by the welcoming cover of Myrtle proudly striding along and…
October 30, 2017
The Multi-Talented Paul Mason
Paul Nicholas Mason is an actor, playwright and novelist. He’s acted in multiple films but confesses he has few photos of himself because he is bad at self-promotion. So I told him to have some taken! He sent a few, … Continue reading →
October 29, 2017
Kamala-Jean’s Amazing Story – Pt. 2
When Kamala-Jean saw the school in Malosa for the first time, she sat in the car and started to cry. “I said to the driver: ‘Just give me a moment, please.’ “ ~~ Kamala-Jean had “no notion” that a simple … Continue reading →
October 28, 2017
Kamala-Jean’s Amazing Story
Imagine you’re visiting an open-air market in Cape Town, talking to a bright, impoverished young vendor, not knowing your life is about to change. The young man has the improbable name of ‘Happy’. Your actions will also change his life … Continue reading →
