I have this memory....I'm sitting on the floor with 3 boys and 2 girls and there's a bottle in the center of us. I was probably 12 or 13 years old (or thereabout - I have a TERRIBLE memory about dates and times). I was awkward (gawky) and uncomfortable. With my baby blue cat's eye glasses and innocence I gave it a twirl.The bottle spinned and spinned and finally pointed to the boy sitting across from me. UGH - Not Barry S....I had this love/hate relationship with him, at the age of 12. OK, it ... continue reading...
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Book Reviews & Giveaway: Tell Me Something True
Tell Me Something True Author: Leila CoboThe characters in this novel are flawless in their flaws. Leila Cobo is a seasoned writer, effortlessly casting her net in “Tell Me Something True.” This debut novel winds through numerous labyrinths of love, loss and betrayal within the relationships of mothers and daughters, family in general, between lovers and within cultures.Gabriella Richard is 4 years old when her mother dies in a tragic plane accident on her way to Cali, Columbia to finish her ... continue reading...
Book and Toy Reviews & Giveaway: The Fairy Godmother Academy
The Fairy Godmother AcademyThe Fairy Godmother Academy utilizes books and interactive computer media to assist preteen girls to enter into the Magic world of fairies, fairy godmothers and Birdie’s World. The media set introduces Wisdoms to arrive in a dream world called Adventurine. The first book, Birdie's Book, tells the story of Birdie Cramer Bright and her grandmother Mo. The book tells how Birdie and Mo both love plants, fairies and fairy godmothers. This interactive set supports the ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana: The Movie I only know of Hannah Montana because my tween grand kids adore her. I also like her music when Libby, 8, presses her IPod to my ear to hear Hannah's latest song. And that said, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. With a great cast - Miley, Billy Ray, Emily Osment, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams and more - the movie was the usual Disney GREAT. Miley and Lily (Emily Osment) are trying to get into Miley's own concert, but the crowds won't let them through. Miley is ... continue reading...
Book Reviews & Giveaways – April & Oliver
April & Oliver: A NovelAuthor: Tess CallahanThis poignant novel of losses startles with lovely prose and hard truths. April and Oliver are childhood friends, inseparable, soul mates. Oliver moves away to California and April stays in New York. When April's beloved 18 year old brother, Buddy, dies in the car she has loaned him, Oliver moves back from California where he has found law school and a fiance. A promising concert pianist in his youth, Oliver remains the good son, pursuing what he ... continue reading...