D. Marie Prokop's Blog, page 40
July 27, 2015
Paper Towns by John Green Book Review
You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood. –Song of Myself, Walt Whitman Paper Towns is a theme-heavy novel, one of John Green’s gifts. I won’t go on and on about my extreme fondness for this author, […]
July 24, 2015
Here’s Where The Story Ends
“Here’s Where The Story Ends” People I know, places I go Make me feel tongue tied I can see how, people look down They’re on the insideHere’s where the story ends People I see, weary of me Showing my good side I can see how, people look down I’m on the outside Here’s, where the […]
July 20, 2015
What’s A Cinnamon?
She proceeded to write the word compassion on the chalkboard, trying not to make the chalk squeak. Some of the children narrowed their eyes and it was clear to Zoe they could not read. Even the pompous boy with glasses was silent. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked defiant. “This […]
July 17, 2015
Monster by Paramore
Monster Lyrics You were my conscience So solid, now you’re like water And we started drowning Not like we’d sink any farther But I let my heart go It’s somewhere down at the bottom But I’ll get a new one And come back for the hope that you’ve stolen I’ll stop the whole world I’ll […]
July 13, 2015
Bian Chang Mo Ji
Ainsling watched as Aaliyah wrote down the memorized phrase, “Bian chang mo ji.” Ellen Cheng read it, paused from her knitting, and looked thoughtful. She then drew some Chinese characters. It looked very complex. “That’s beautiful,” Ainsling commented. “Thanks,” said Ellen. “This is the way to write this idiom in simplified Chinese.” “An idiom?” Ainsling […]
July 10, 2015
Upside Down by Jack Johnson
“Upside Down” Who’s to say What’s impossible Well they forgot This world keeps spinning And with each new day I can feel a change in everything And as the surface breaks reflections fade But in some ways they remain the same And as my mind begins to spread its wings There’s no stopping curiosity I […]
July 6, 2015
The Known Unknowns
“Never heard of Blaise Pascal? ‘The Paradox of Choice’? The ‘known unknowns’?” The Red String, Chapter Seven, The Loss SIGN UP FOR THE D. MARIE PROKOP NEWSLETTER!Filed under: Author's Voice, Excerpts, Quotes Tagged: Blaise Pascal, books, philosophy, quotes, science, Science Fiction, writing
July 3, 2015
Happy Birthday, Dave Barry!
For the YA crowd – – – Peter and the Starcatchers series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson For all your patriotic humor needs – – – Dave Barry Slept Here: A Sort of History of the United States Dave’s Website SIGN UP FOR THE D. MARIE PROKOP NEWSLETTER!Filed under: Author Birthdays Tagged: authors, books, Dave […]
July 1, 2015
Adopt a Dolphin- WWF
WWF Adopt a Species Program The Baiji, the Yangtze River Dolphin, is functionally extinct. Don’t let this happen to other animals around the world. WWF has a fundraising program to adopt an endangered animal of your choice. Consider this fun and educational way to make a difference! Give The Baiji to a child and educate […]
June 29, 2015
Historic Neuroscientists
There were already many revered neuroscientists throughout history. Ivan Pavlov became famous for his study of behavior modification. He not only influenced science, but popular culture as well. People threw around the phrase “Pavlov’s dog” without even understanding the important contribution to neuroscience that had been made by Ivan Pavlov’s research. Dr. Ben Carson made […]
