Never Forget What Happened On 9/11

The tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 have been weighing heavily on my mind the past few days. I’ve been trying to think about what I could do or say to commemorate the event, to honor those that died. But this morning my fourth grade teacher, Pam Casteel, simply reminded us to truly be present today, to notice everything, and I thought that was a wonderful idea. Continue reading “Never Forget What Happened On 9/11”
Watch Out, Those Armadillos Are Quick On The Draw

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An East Texas man got the shock of his life when he shot at an armadillo in his yard early Thursday morning, according to Cass County sheriff Larry Rowe. Little did the shooter know that he had apparently encountered the superman of the animal world. Continue reading “Watch Out, Those Armadillos Are Quick On The Draw”
Rashad Harrison’s ‘The Abduction of Smith and Smith’ Misses The Mark [REVIEW]

In Rashad Harrison’s novel The Abduction of Smith and Smith, two men play a cat-and-mouse game after the Civil War ends. Continue reading “Rashad Harrison’s ‘The Abduction of Smith and Smith’ Misses The Mark [REVIEW]”
Jude Deveraux’s ‘Ever After’ Is A Sweet Tale About Finding Love Despite Your Past

Loretta Young once said, “Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.” This is exactly what happens in Ever After. Continue reading “Jude Deveraux’s ‘Ever After’ Is A Sweet Tale About Finding Love Despite Your Past”
Mary Louise Kelly’s ‘The Bullet’ Is A Page Turner You Won’t Want To Miss

In Mary Louise Kelly’s latest novel, The Bullet, Caroline Cashion’s life unravels after learning a bullet is lodged near the base of her skull. Stunned by this revelation, Caroline wonders why her adoptive parents never revealed this fact. Continue reading “Mary Louise Kelly’s ‘The Bullet’ Is A Page Turner You Won’t Want To Miss”