I heard this expression today: “reading is so delicious“. And being a lover of words and the word pictures they can stir up…well I just had to bake some of my thoughts about it. It’s only natural…and delicious. 🙂 When … Read the rest
There are lots of things to do with kids in Denver. And I’ll bet even a lot of parents in Denver don’t realize how many fun things there are right here in their home town. So, imagine how kids in … Read the rest
I saw the phrase “rhyme machine” and being a children’s writer I figured I’d run with it. Suddenly I saw kids jumping into a high-tech solar-powered rocket ship. They simply touched colorful pictures on a screen to zoom to imagination … Read the rest
I don’t have any scientific proof, but I believe God made butterflies for kids. Think about it. Butterflies are beautiful creatures. So are kids. Butterflies love to flitter here, there, and everywhere. So do kids. Butterflies love sweet things. Kids, … Read the rest
Get plenty of sleep. Eat foods that are good for you. Don’t eat and drink sugary stuff all the time. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Yep, these are all healthy habits for kids. But did you know … Read the rest
The men’s final is being played at Wimbledon today. I love tennis. It’s about the only sport I’ll still watch on TV. And something I find interesting is what kind of details spectators and speculators find interesting in the “big … Read the rest
Have you ever heard of tiddlywinks and pick up sticks? When I was a kid, I played both of those fun games. It was also fun to play marbles, jacks, and checkers. Those games don’t need: Batteries Controlling devices, or … Read the rest
Smiley faces are some of the most used emoticons. But do they represent real emotions? Or something we just wish for? You’ve probably noticed how nice everyone is at the grocery store or department store checkout. The clerk smiles and … Read the rest
On this Independence Day 2013 I took some time to read the Declaration of Independence. I recommend all Americans do that from time to time. A free people almost inevitably tends toward a selective memory or even total forgetfulness when … Read the rest
Short bedtime stories are great for kids and for the adults who read to them. Here’s why… The first, and hopefully the most obvious reason, is this. When parents (or other adults) read to kids, there’s a strong connection being … Read the rest
Do you have kids? Know someone who does? Well, today I’m including links to some audio stories for kids I narrated, produced, and posted a while back. Most of these recycled podcasts have video, too. And you’ll hear some classic … Read the rest
You’re not perfect, and that’s something you should never worry about. If you’re worrying, and fretting, and always thinking about how you can or could be perfect, you’re really going to limit how much good you can do for others … Read the rest
Do you have words and music in your heart? You don’t have to be a singer songwriter or composer or poet. You only have to be still and listen. There are wonderful words and music written on the tablet of … Read the rest
What’s a healing touch? First, I’ll tell you what it isn’t. A healing touch isn’t like what you see in the movies…where someone gets struck by lightning and suddenly they can touch people and cure diseases. A healing touch isn’t … Read the rest
I love metaphors and similes. I use them all the time. They’re some of the best ways of describing things without using the same ol’ dry and overused adjective descriptions. Like, today for instance. The title of this post (and … Read the rest
You’re a work in progress. That’s why you should mind your manners. Be nice to other people. Why be mean anyway? What good could possibly come from it? Think about this…You probably like to get presents on your birthday or … Read the rest
Have you ever sat down and thought about how unique you really are? It’s true. There’s not another person on the whole planet with the same fingerprints, DNA, or even the same brain as you. When you think about the … Read the rest
Have you ever thought you’d like to learn how to fly a plane? Or, are you like me…and you’ve wondered and even dreamed about flying…without a plane? Just you…in the air…zooming around, flying through clouds, skimming over the ocean. When … Read the rest
Do you ever find your mind overflowing with rhythmic, poetic thoughts? Well, I do…all the time. I can be working on something else entirely when suddenly a phrase will pop into my head. And not just the phrase, but also … Read the rest
Life is not a tightrope walk. Oh sure, there may be lots of challenges that feel like it, but there’s so much more to it than that. Today, there was a very anticipated and talked about event where a tightrope … Read the rest
