I just read a short article about a Milky Way black hole problem. And you’d better brace yourself. Because this is a serious problem. Here’s a snippet from that article: “A black hole with millions of times more mass than … Read the rest
Category Archives: short bedtime stories
Just about everybody has a bedtime routine. It makes sense. Because humans are creatures of habit. Like brushing your teeth and changing into pajamas. Those activities just become something you do without having to put a lot of thought and … Read the rest
Depending on where you are, it could be the start of another day. Or the finish. But I wonder if you’ll take the time (or if you took the time) to look out your window and remember to be grateful … Read the rest
I don’t know this, personally. But “inside sources” say Bruce Willis, Emma Stone, David Beckham, Drew Barrymore, and Harrison Ford all have this in common. Not just the fact that they’re all “celebrities.” But they all have green eyes. Someone … Read the rest
Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers. Yeah, I can almost hear ’em singin’ Tumblin’ Tumbleweeds just by mentioning their names. And I get a visual, in my head, of the ranch hands ’round the campfire as they sang, … Read the rest
“The outpost of the new west.” That’s the slogan on the website for The Silver Horse. And it’s a nice store, with some cool stuff, nestled among the other shops on the main drag in downtown Golden, Colorado. Elgielene and … Read the rest
I spent a lot of my formative years in Texas. So, I still use (and always will use) some of those friendly southern, colloquial expressions in my everyday language. And many of those southern memories are some of my fondest … Read the rest
Put on Your Music Pajamas There once was a little kid named Meep who didn’t like to sleep. He thought the whole world would disappear while his eyes were closed. Could a simple, silly pair of music pajamas change Meep’s mind about what … Read the rest
Stay Close. It was a very hot summer day. But Curtis didn’t mind. He was standing in front of the ice cream freezer at the grocery store. Holding the door open he felt the fresh, cold air blow through his … Read the rest
Fall Fast Asleep When you want your little ones to fall fast asleep, do you read them a story or play them some lullaby songs? I’m curious how many parents still do that. And I hope bedtime stories and lullabies … 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
Bedtime Stories For Kids
I see bedtime stories for kids before I write them… I don’t take credit for this image, though… First of all, I’d like to say I’m not a “new age” kind of writer. I don’t go for the metaphysical being … Read the rest
Grady’s Green Eyes Grady had green eyes and it was great… At least until it started getting late… ‘Cause even though he wouldn’t make a peep, Grady’s green eyes wouldn’t let him sleep. Grady’s green eyes glowed when it was … Read the rest
The Silver Horse again
My goal is to have 9 or 10 songs for the “Bedtime Buckaroos” lullaby songs collection. Currently there are seven completed songs you can hear on my lullaby songs page. Just click on the buckaroos music player and listen for free. This … Read the rest
Carry The Dream
Izzy wasn’t sure if he was asleep or awake. But there was something coming straight at him, and it looked like a bright, fiery yellow meteor. His eyes darted to the left. Looked like a deep, dark drop off to … Read the rest
Have you heard what happened to Sombo under the starlit sky? Tiny, smooth ripples at the edge of a large, starlit lake…slender fingers of tall green grass swayed gently back and forth…miniature minnows made swirls and darted away… A rowboat … Read the rest
Chasing The Dream
Are you chasing the dream? Or “the fix?” One morning, about three years ago…or was it three years from now, Ivanto woke up before sunrise to beautiful colors swirling around in his room. They appeared to be encased in glass. There … Read the rest
Are You A “Media” I Should Talk With? I take issue with social media as a means of conversation. There…I said it…and I’m not taking it back. But notice I said “conversation”…not communication. Social media is an awesome way to … Read the rest
Well, the illustrations continue for my bedtime stories Volume 1 Here’s the potential book cover… Oddly enough…I’ve never considered myself an illustrator. And I certainly wouldn’t put myself on par with other illustrators for kids books like Peter Reynolds…or Shannon … Read the rest
My bedtime stories need some illustrations…so… Isn’t it a writer’s prerogative to change his mind? Oh wait…that’s supposed to be “woman’s”…not writer’s. Well, whatever. I’ve changed my mind about how I’m gonna write and publish this series of bedtime stories. … Read the rest