Friday Review: The Kindness Can by Tracy Watland

My rating: 4 of 5 stars Grace is having problems in school. Chance, a classmate has been mean to her and she is starting to believe the things he says. When her grandma hears Grace calling herself stupid, she decides it is time for Grace to learn a lesson about being kind to others. She … Continue reading Friday Review: The Kindness Can by Tracy Watland

Wednesday Wanderings: Try a Little Kindness

Since I interviewed the author of the children's book "The Kindness Can" on Monday, and I will be reviewing the book on Friday, I thought it might be fun to make kindness the theme of the week. So, what is kindness? Well, it is the act of being kind. What's kind? Let's ask the dictionary, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Try a Little Kindness

Wednesday Wanderings: Pool and Dominoes, Gaiman on Kindness, Beauty at a Border Crossing, and Sunset Ice Cave

I wouldn't actually call this a "trick shot," but it is pretty impressive. Must have taken a while to figure it all out and set up. The video quality is not good, but you can see what's happening: Pool and Dominoes More advice from the wise Neil Gaiman's tumblr, this time on being kind: Kindness … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Pool and Dominoes, Gaiman on Kindness, Beauty at a Border Crossing, and Sunset Ice Cave

Wednesday Wanderings: It’s All About That New Year

Happy New Year! For you readers in this New Year, here is a list of some fantasy novels and series that are not quite as grimdark as much has been of late: Optimistic Fantasy Drones capture video of the spectacular fireworks in Sydney, Australia for 2015: Fireworks Here are some simple resolutions (for those that … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: It’s All About That New Year