Armed with this knowledge and a surprisingly small amount of knowledge of our solar system for kids who claimed to be scientists, we decided that the best way to help was to colonize Venus.
Interesting Thoughts About A Kids Movie
The story of Wreck it Ralph is the story of “A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives.” (Note that is right from IMDB) he wreaks havoc in the arcade around him. There is a historical precedence within this world for not doing exactly what he is trying to do. “Your not going Turbo are you?”
7 Things you didn’t know Part 2
We have lived in 5 different states, moved 7 times and owned 3 houses. We have a mortgage, bills to pay, a budget that we have to stick to, I have had a steady job for something upwards of 15 years. We have kids, (lots of them) we are raising sheep and chickens, and have two dogs and a cat and yet I still some times feel like it is not real,
7 Things you didn’t know Part 1
There was more to my dream than just being a pilot. A lot of people want to be a pilot when they "grow up." I mean if you can scrape a couple thousand bucks together you can learn to fly. I wanted more than that.
A Reading List for The Young Adult in Your Life
Just in time for all those long car trips, and hours spent with family I bring you a short reading list for the young adult in your life, that is not riddled with "young adult" books but should still be incorporate for the slightly younger set.
Pirate Adventures – A book Review
Three short stories are are long enough to challenge a young reader while not totally overwhelming them.
A Review Of Mik Murdoch
This review is one that I wrote when I first read Mik Murdoch. I have since read it twice more, once to my kids and once just for myself and everything in this review still stands. This is a great book, and I look forward to the future adventures of our boy super hero.
Reason Number 5 that I Love Speculative Fiction
As any great piece of speculative fiction should this one makes you think. While this piece is pretty straight forward at the outset, and might not even seem like Sci/Fi or even Fantasy, it is something much much more.
I am Back In my Running Shoes Again – Sort Of
Last week, on the worst possible day for it to happen, I sprained my ankle. I have been working hard all summer to get into and stay in shape. Every time I managed to make some progress I got hurt. Well it happened again. But now I am glad to report I am back inContinue reading "I am Back In my Running Shoes Again – Sort Of"
Remembering Isabel
As almost always happens in life, things did not turn out the way that we planned. As my wife pointed out, we make plans and God laughs. I suppose I should back up and explain a little. For those of you who don't know today is our daughter's birthday. Unfortunately she was only with usContinue reading "Remembering Isabel"
The Great Hites 