Of particular interest, given the new year. New adjective \ˈnü, chiefly British ˈnyü, in place names usually (ˌ)nu̇ or nə or (ˌ)ni\ a : beginning as the resumption or repetition of a previous act or thing <a new day> <the new … [Continue reading] about Word of the Day: New
Tuesday Quotivator:
It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go … [Continue reading] about Tuesday Quotivator:
Fun Reads: The Castle in the Attic
The word on the street is that some kids don't like to be encouraged to read books. I never had that problem, or if I did, I don't remember it. Betsy Hoke told me to read this book, if I remember correctly. She made me read Bridge to Terabithia, too. … [Continue reading] about Fun Reads: The Castle in the Attic
Somebody sure likes to take breaks:
I know, I know, I just took the week off for Thanksgiving, didn't I? Well, it's been a tremendously busy few months for me, so I'm taking a few more weeks off. I'll see you in the new year! … [Continue reading] about Somebody sure likes to take breaks:
Friday Fun: How Books Are Made
If you're one of the four people who read here, you know that I've been working my hind-quarters off on publishing Story Warren's first book, The Green Ember. A few weeks ago, I went looking for good "how it's done" videos to help Sam's kids and my … [Continue reading] about Friday Fun: How Books Are Made