Book Review – Beth Teliho’s Order of Seven
This is quite possibly the most cantankerous book review you will read today. There are several reasons why I should not review this book for you at all. I do not read much contemporary fiction. It is not my first choice when I want to crack open a book. I am also not a big fan of the YA…
“Hit the Road Jack” Blog Tour – A Virtual Sit-Down With Pat DiCesare
In a million years, I would not expect to have a sit-down question and answer session with one of the greatest concert promoters in rock and roll history. But thanks to the wonders of technology, I am honored to host a virtual sit-down with legendary concert promoter, author, and entrepreneur Pat DiCesare. On Monday, March 9th, Pat…
Music for the Long and Winding Road
It’s here! It’s Wednesday and time to share the cool surprise I’ve been hinting at all week. Today, friends, I am doing my first-ever guest blog post! *thunk* Sorry – I just had to pick myself up off the floor. This is just so cool. Today you can find me over at Pat DiCesare’s blog, ConcertPat.com. Pat…
TToT – House-Warming
I am losing my patience with winter. I know, I know. Everyone is tired of it and everyone is cold and nobody wants to hear anyone else complain anymore. I agree. We are house-bound today due to both weather and illness, so I turned to my good friend Thoreau for some help. Because if I…
Conversations with Kidzilla – Beer and Books
I love listening to my daughter talk. OK, that’s not always true. Sometimes Kidzilla starts speaking the moment her eyes open in the morning and she doesn’t stop until her eyes close again at night. And even then, sometimes she keeps right on going. On those days, it’s a bit much sensory input for my…
Science With Kidzilla – Shark Edition
Reason number 75 why I love that my child is a reader… Kidzilla saw the tweet and photo below on my screen a few days ago and said, “Hey, that’s a black-tipped reef shark!” Just when you thought it was safe to watch Discovery Channel in the summer… #SharkWeek2015 http://t.co/lmo4274Dmb pic.twitter.com/I45CLSSwsG — Frank Pallotta (@frankpallotta)…
TToT – The One in Which I Tell You All of the Things
The Internet swallowed me. It seriously did. I hopped on the social media bandwagon and then…overwhelm. So many people – so many good people – to meet. And so many really amazing things to read. I couldn’t keep up. So I buried my head in the sand, stepped back, and said “whoa.” I am truly…
TToT – Running Smoothly
Well, I think we may finally be up and running smoothly for the year. Even with a snow day Monday and Kidzilla home not feeling well Tuesday, the regular routine seems to be in place once again. And maybe even with some improvements in the works – who knows? I’m excited to get this list…
TToT – Soft Landing
Our start to the New Year has been a very soft landing. I think I first heard the term used in conversation when one of Kidzilla’s preschool teachers talked about giving the children a “soft landing” routine in the morning. At the time I thought, “OK whatever,” but it’s actually a nice concept. And here in…
TToT – A Positive Week (Except for the Allergies)
I’m going with an approach that has worked for TToT posting before…adding things as they happen during the week. First, I am (as of Tuesday morning) feeling better than I was even 48 hours ago. My smoothies have clearly done their work. I am less congested, coughing far less than I’ve been in the last…