I went to my local library and checked out every book I could find about Thanksgiving. I got about 20 books, but these four were the standouts. Have you read any of these? … [Read More...]
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From My Bookshelf
What I’m Reading 10/29/25
I've got a few things on my "Currently Reading" list. A few have been there a looooong time (oops), but here are the ones I am actively reading. … [Read More...]
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What I’m Reading 10/29/25
I've got a few things on my "Currently Reading" list. A few have been there a looooong time (oops), but here are the ones I am actively reading. … [Read More...]
What You May Have Missed
Top 10 Rules of Etiquette for the Playground
I recently took my son to a playground near our home. While there, we met a mom and two kids who inspired this post. They were very nice, very friendly, but very lacking in playground etiquette. It … [Read More...]

For Kids (and adults!) Who Feel Grouchy
Every so often (emphasis on often) my son wakes up on the wrong side of life. It doesn't matter how much sleep he's gotten or how cheerfully I greet him with offers of food. He will grump and groan … [Read More...]
Murder on the Orient Express
Who doesn't love a good Book-Made-To-Movie? I think it speaks highly of books when they are so loved they get immortalized on both page and screen. Plus, I get some geeky thrill out of catching all … [Read More...]