Today I have a morning story for kids about a morning story for kids. Yep, sometimes when I’m writing for kids, I like to take them to places inside of other places. Something inside something else becomes a third thing. And the third thing is almost always more interesting and fun. Are you with me? Does it sound silly, loopy, wacky, and zany? Good. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Rhymes
Right This Minute
Right this minute ask yourself this question… “Am I doing what I’m doing right now because it makes me happy…or am I doing what I’m doing because I’d like to help someone else be happy.” Either one is OK, but it’s really so much better and so much fun to help someone else. If you only look at what makes you happy everyday, you can … The rest of the story…
Mother's Day 2013
Happy Mother’s Day 2013 to all of you ladies who “took one for the team” as you… withstood the months of pregnancy withstood the pains of childbirth fed your babies when they cried at 3 a.m. fixed “boo boos” kissed away pain hugged away frowns cooked breakfasts, made lunches, and prepared dinners washed clothes even after laundry was all done taught truth, hope, and … The rest of the story…
Saturday Gladder Day
When I was a kid, Saturday meant one of two things: cartoons…or going to work with my Dad on his milk route. Well, to be clear, I didn’t have to go to work with my Dad until I was about 12 and up. So cartoons were the Saturday morning routine until then. But after about my 12th birthday, my brother and I were required … The rest of the story…
Whether you’re 3 or 300, you should never give up on your ability to dream the dreams that could help others. You’re a wonderful design…a unique creation of God. You’re not exactly like any of the other 7 billion people on the Earth. So, whether you’re sleeping or awake, your dreams won’t be exactly like anyone else’s either. Of course, sometimes we dream the … The rest of the story…
It occurred to me that most of my writing for kids comes from the perspective of happiness and optimism. And today I just happened to think, “Hmm…maybe not everyone is feeling happy and optimistic right now”. Sure, there’s a lot of bad news out there. People just don’t seem to be able to get along. For some reason some people want to be king … The rest of the story…
I could ask a profound question of grownups like, “Any ideas what you will be doing in ten years?” And I could get some profound answers, some unprepared answers, and even some who would say they don’t really have an answer. But what if I asked little kids that very same question? Or what if I asked them that question…and then I gave them a … The rest of the story…
Your Story Matters Have you read or heard this quote from a writer who said, “If matter’s all there is, then nothing really matters.” Let’s see…who was that? Hmm…oh yeah…it was me. And I said it for a very good reason. Because you’re the only you. See, it’s like this. Whether I’m writing for kids, grownups, or the whole kit and kaboodle, I’m writing for … The rest of the story…
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal
Here in Colorado this fine May morning there’s sunshine and cool breezes. I was the first to rise and get things going. I enjoy the quietness…always have. When I was younger, I’d almost always be the first one to get up. And I’d sneak into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of Saturday morning breakfast cereal. Even back then I’d take the time … The rest of the story…
Unique gifts are the ones no one was expecting…except for one. You. In fact, when you were conceived, they said your mom was “expecting”. When a mom is “expecting”, what exactly is she expecting? An apple pie? A new car? New shoes? A phone call? None of the above? Yep, the answer is “none of the above”. When a mom is “expecting”, it means … The rest of the story…
When I’m writing for kids, whether it’s a song, a poem, or even ebooks for kids…I often find a way to challenge them with their own lingo. Maybe you’ve seen those AT&T commercials where a man sits at a kids’ table and asks some kids if doing two things is better than doing one. Then, he watches the kids and their reactions, comments, and … The rest of the story…
Writing For Kids In The Snow
OK…so you see the headline to this story and you can take it more ways than one. Do I mean that I’m writing for kids who are in the snow? Or do I mean that I’m writing for kids while I’m in the snow? Or is an article about writing…for kids in the snow? Ah-ha…those are the questions, and here is my answer. This … The rest of the story…
Choose Life
I had an account that asked me for a quote, and I used “therefore, choose life”. Any ideas where it came from? This coming Sunday is known all around the world as “Easter Sunday” or “Resurrection Sunday”. And I can’t think of anything more pro life or life-affirming than to know there’s a living, loving God who cared so much for us that He … The rest of the story…
Recently I saw some cloud designs as I was driving home. And I saw something (besides the headlights that look like wolf eyes) that prompted me to take a picture. Can you see what it is? As I first noticed the cloud designs I was driving parallel And there was nowhere to stop. I thought it was really cool how the image wasn’t blowing … The rest of the story…
Late July morning sky… a Colorado treat… orange & red above my head… like wings unto my feet. T.F. circa 2012 Yes, it’s late July in 2012 as I write this, and it was a golden morning. So, I wanted to share some of the gold with you to shine the light of day into your life. I hope you woke up to something … The rest of the story…