Some of you already know how much I LOVE space and astronomy. I found this really cool video titled The Known Universe by American Museum of Natural History (which is also a cool place to visit). "The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every satellite, moon, planet, star and galaxy is represented to scale, and in its correct, measured location according to the best scientific research to … [Read more...]
Whoa…2010
December 31, 2009 Read Comments
First off, I could have sworn that this year had just started. Where did 2009 go? But then I start thinking about ALL the things that happened in 2009 and I'm like, "Yeah. It's been a LONG year." I'm usually not one to focus on New Year's resolutions. I usually just start that same day towards a goal. No use in waiting. But the ending of this year does make me reflect on the past and goals for the future. As far as 2009 was concerned, it was a good year. It wasn't a GREAT year because … [Read more...]
2009 Favorite Books – Part 3 of 3
December 30, 2009 Leave a Comment
Here's part three of my 2009 Favorite Books. You can also look at my favorite choices in the first and second part of this blog series. These are the books for kids and teens that resonated with me. I'll also share from a writer's perspective what I learned from this books as well. Here's the third and final batch of books: The Forest of Hands of Teeth by Carrie Ryan I actually had to drop the author a note on how this book gave me nightmares. And for me that is a compliment. Mary … [Read more...]
2009 Favorite Books – Part 2 of 3
December 29, 2009 Read Comments
Here's my part two of 2009 Favorite Books series. You can look at my other favorite choices in the first part. These are the books for kids and teens that resonated with me. I'll also share from a writer's perspective what I learned from the books as well. Here's the second batch of books: Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott Although the subject matter of this book is highly disturbing, Scott gives us a heart-wrenching and haunting portrayal of "Alice," a girl who's been abducted … [Read more...]
