What was the best part of the last movie you watched? Was it the plot, the performance of the actors and actresses, the escape from reality, or did the story strike a raw nerve inside of you? On my recent transatlantic flight from London to Toronto, I viewed The Vow. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Timeless Messages From Sanskrit Tales
Countless animal fables are read each day in primary classrooms around America. If you're looking for a fable that is rooted in ancient Indian culture consider- Once A Mouse ... and/or The Brave Parrot. … [Read more...]
An Adventure on the Horizon- Having Fun with Emma’s Turtle, by Eve Bunting
Usually when I am searching for a particular book, I’ll find my intended target. Occasionally, I’ll stumble on something unexpected and be delighted by the slight diversion. Such was the case during a recent trip to the Louisville Public library. My electronic search … [Read more...]
A Monkey Tale I Can’t Resist
When I lived in India, I had mixed feelings about the monkeys who had the freedom to venture wherever they pleased. On the one hand, I was fascinated by their cleverness while, on the other hand, I was fearful of their potential belligerence. After living in close proximity to … [Read more...]
Juvenile Fiction- Realistic or Imaginative
A dozen years ago, our family made the audacious decision to relocate to Colorado. I can still remember how I fretted over the potential effect on my two youngest sons who were finishing 3rd and 7th grade. My main objective was to minimize the trauma associated with moving to a … [Read more...]
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