Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
Entertainment
We Are Water by Wally Lamb
Whether I’m reading a book or just going about my real life, I love to figure out and understand why people act and think they way they do. People are fascinating. If we just look at the surface, it’s easy to pass judgement. I prefer to go deeper than that. In We Are Water, Wally […]
Vegan Desserts in Jars
Don’t these desserts look fabulous and adorable? All of the sweet treats in this recipe book are designed to be served in mason jars and each one is vegan. This is great for vegans and anyone who prefers to avoid or can’t have the common dessert ingredients of butter and eggs. From what I’ve seen, […]
Green Golly & Her Golden Flute
Green Golly and Her Golden Flute is a book and a musical experience. When I was growing up, I had storybook records that I would play on my little red and white plastic record player. I loved them and I’m happy to see that kids can now have a similar experience in a more modern […]
Horses of McBride DVD
I am a sucker for a sappy movie that tugs at my heart and makes me cry. That’s especially true around the holidays and when the movie features animals and/or is a true story. Well, Horses of McBride is a true story involving Christmas and horses and is a wonderfully heartwarming tale. The film originally […]
Scholastic Halloween DVD Collection
Scholastic Halloween Stories DVD Hooray for Scholastic! I loved getting the Scholastic book catalog at school when I was growing up. I’m happy to see that they are still going strong and helping kids get excited about reading. Scholastic Storybook Treasures Read Along DVDs do a fantastic job of mixing books and video. They […]