Reading and Crafting Fun with Kids

I’ve been smiling a lot these days. During the past few weeks, the Show-Me-How Story-time with Miss Vivian program has traveled to several local kindergartens and libraries. Back in November, the children at Edison Elementary enjoyed hearing Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day by Jamie Lee Curtis.  Young children are [...]

The Fine Bamboo Fly Rod: A Book Review and More

Kirkfield, Stuart – The Fine Bamboo Fly Rod: A Master’s Secrets of Restoration and Repair – Colorado Springs, 1999, Cork & Cane Press, 2nd Edition, Hardcover, Dust Jacket, Brand-New – Signed. When I write a post about a book, I’m usually reviewing a children’s book.  Today, however, I’m going to talk about a different type [...]

Holiday Stress and How to Renew, Relax and Rejuvenate

Life can be very stressful, especially for parents. Juggling work, home and family responsibilities can rob us of our peace of mind. Add to that the upcoming gift-giving holidays and you increase the stress level exponentially.  Our expectations of what the holidays should be often conflict with our finances and our available time and energy [...]