What funny expressions we have in our language. Like “tickled pink”. Do you know what that means? How about other expressions like… three shakes of a sheep’s tail mad as a wet hen the bees knees So many funny sayings came from things people used to describe situations and predicaments. They just thought it sounded funny to say it that way, and the next … Read the rest…
Summer is almost over, and you know what that means… School days are here…or almost here for all you kids. And that’s a great thing…not a terrible thing. It means you get to dive into books where your brain can swim in adventures. You’ll be learning new numbers, words, stories about famous people, and a lot more. I remember those first days of Autumn, … Read the rest…
I’ve heard people use the phrase “raining in my heart” to describe their troubled times. Or their loss of a loved one. Or their sadness in general. But I think you can use “raining in my heart” as a good thing. After all, rain is a good thing. Especially to a dry, dusty place. Rain gives us the water we need for growing food, … Read the rest…
You know why you should read or work on math problems or paint or draw or write? Because it’s good for the brain. Yep, that muscle inside your skull needs exercise like all the other muscles in your body. But you don’t have to lift weights or run a race to exercise your brain…although those things are healthy for it too. Really all you … Read the rest…
It’s time for kids to truly understand concepts like right and wrong, good and bad, truth and lies, and winning and losing. Here’s the ironic twist to what I just said…if you think I’m wrong, it means you at least partially agree with me. After all how could I be wrong in what I said, if there is no concept of right and wrong? … Read the rest…
Are you a healthy happy human? Keep in mind, you don’t have to look like this guy to be healthy or happy. I just drew him that way to get your attention. It worked didn’t it. 🙂 Basically there are only a few things you need to do to be a healthy happy human. First…you have to be a human. Are you one? Good. … Read the rest…
I saw a post on a social network today that talked about pink lemonade and pinwheels at a little girl’s first birthday party. Being a lover of alliteration, I decided to take on the challenge of writing today’s Rhyme Time writing for kids using “pink lemonade and pinwheels” as the theme. I found a picture of the little girl who turned one, and I … Read the rest…
