Life's Attic has just been reviewed by Midwest Book Review. Yay! They review less than a third of submitted titles, so I'm very excited that they chose to review mine. Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review publishes a … Continue reading the story "Midwest Book Review Recommends Life’s Attic"Post Archives from the ‘Reflections’ Category
Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition
The Titanic has long been the subject of controversy. From the myriad of mistakes and circumstances that tragically came together April 14, 1912 to the inadequate loading of lifeboats in the very early morning hours of April 15, 1912. From the different hearings and results into the disaster to speculation as to how and why the ‘unsinkable’ ship sank. And there has been more since … Continue reading the story "Titanic Controversy Set Aside for New Expedition"
‘My Space’ Cardboard Playhouse & Cardboard Memories
Remember when a giant cardboard box was a magical playhouse? When folding box tops became windows or doors, and sheets over furniture extended your own little cardboard domain? In this electronic gadget and computer world, one may wonder how much this manual form of play and imagination still goes … Continue reading the story "‘My Space’ Cardboard Playhouse & Cardboard Memories"Ten Year Old Opera Sensation Jackie Evancho
I don’t watch the plethora of TV talent shows that seem to pop up more and more every television season. But I’m very glad someone sent me this clip from one. Jackie Evancho sang Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" ("Oh My Dear Papa") on Tuesday’s episode of American’s Got Talent and blew everyone away. … Continue reading the story "Ten Year Old Opera Sensation Jackie Evancho"