I love reading epic adventure books over and over again. There is something about reading a character at different stages in life that brings a greater understanding of a particular character, the book at large, and sometimes even the reader.
What would you do if your wife didn't come home? No call, no messages, nothing. It's just you and your 7-year-old daughter wondering where is she? What happened? Is she still alive?
King's Man by Angus Donald was published November 2012. Sigh... another Robin Hood book? Yes, how can you not cheer for Robin Hood as he fights for justice, the oppressed, and rightful King Richard? This story is told by loyal follower Alan Dale in his 60s, recounting his time with Robin Hood when he was in his 20s.
Home cooked meals bring the family together. For example, has it ever been said, "Since you bought McDonald's, I’m coming over for dinner?" Fast food tends to be easy food for private consumption, separating the members of the house. On-the-go type morsels set the stage for each person to eat in their own private quarters. Meals prepared in the house set off a siren as to say to everyone in the home, "Calling everyone to the table!" All the inhabitants of the home should desire to be at the dinner table when a home cooked meal is prepared!
Children's Books, Children's Books, Now Let's Enjoy Some Children's Books!
I am sure you have heard some say, "What is your favorite book?" I've been with the Library for almost 19 years, and I have heard those words a time or two. My answer is always a children's book.
Between reading to daycares and reading to my children, I get a lot of children's books read. Over the years, I have noticed that children love books with music or some kind of sound. A few of my favorites are:
MCPL now offers patrons a 7-disc Zumba DVD set, Exhilarate, so you can cha-cha, samba, and merengue in the privacy of your own home. I just finished 4 weeks with Beto and his crew, so let me give you the break down on this item.
Start by watching Disc 1, the step-by-step guide. Never heard of cumbia? Neither had I. Who knew there was such a thing as Latin hip hop? The instructors are friendly and break the steps down for you.
Next either do Disc 5: Rush, a 25-minute routine, or Disc 2: Activate, a 40-minute routine.
This summer we are taking a trip to France. As opposed to doing the typical tour guided travel adventure where they funnel you onto a bus and expose you to the most tourist-trap-American-friendly spots possible, we like to rent a car and drive! Not only does driving give you the freedom to see whatever your heart desires from day to day, but it also allows you to see and interact with the local community. This hands-on approach during a trip overseas really immerses you in the culture and countryside.
It all started in the plains of Wyoming. I jumped into the train engineer’s seat and--after verifying everyone was on board--pushed the throttle, and we were on our way. Though I knew we were traveling forward, the train was actually moving backwards. Either way, I checked my watch to make sure we weren’t late: 9:15 a.m. exactly. I nodded to my assistant and looked back at my watch: 12:15 p.m. We were late already! Obviously, I had to take care of this gap in time. So, I got on my giant horse and chased the train into Indiana. Suddenly, I was being shot at by a mysterious figure.
