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By: Leslie Ann Clark,
on 3/13/2013
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By: Leslie Ann Clark,
on 3/8/2013
Yep! I did it! I made it through another colonoscopy with flying colors! I will let you in on a little survival secret. How to drink the yucky liquid without tossing your cookies.
Try this method. This is all you need:
1. 9 – 8 oz paper cups with straws
2. “The drink”
3. A timer
4. A computer and the Pinterest website
My colonoscopy required me to drink 9 glasses of “the drink”. One glass every 10 minutes! EEeeeek!
Simply pour the liquid into the 9 cups. Next, go to the Pinterest website. Most of you who know Pinterest, know, that it is a great sucker of time. That is what you want, you want to be taken away to Pinterest Land and lose track of what you are doing until the timer goes off! Soon you will be ready for cup #2, then #3 and on to # 9! Viola! You are done! Thank you Pinterest!!!! …. and yes, everything came out just fine! haha!
By: shelf-employed,
on 2/13/2013
Keeping this in mind, you might not want to smile or laugh while reading this book. And when you get to the Flip-O-Rama parts, I suggest you flip with a bored, disinterested look on your face or some adult will probably take this book away from you and make you read Sarah, Plain and Tall instead.When I checked today, Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers was ranked #213 on Amazon.com. Not #213 in children's books, #213 in all books. Not too shabby. And the reviews? All 5 stars.
Don't say I didn't warn you.
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By: Naomi Bates,
on 2/4/2013
Libraries are everywhere, even in the Superbowl 2013 commercials! Did you see this one?
Filed under: Children's Books Tagged: cats, caution, December 26th, funny, holiday, hunor, kitties, rug rats, stupuid stuff, video, videos
5 Stars Santa’s Eleven Months Off Mike Reiss Michael G, Montgomery Peachtree Publishing 32 Pages Ages: 4 to 8 (+) Cover & Jacket: From December first through Christmas, Santa Claus got down to business, making fifty zillion toys for the world’s good girls and boys. All that month, he worked his rear off. Then he [...]
By: Paula Becker,
on 12/5/2012
An illustration for Illustration Friday’s word prompt, “Stretch”. These guys are playing some sort snowman’s version of Badminton, me thinks.
By: Mark Miller,
on 11/10/2012
Recently, I started a new series with my friend, Giovanni. It was a relatively new experience diving into the world of Amish fiction. I did not quite know what to expect, but we ended up with something totally unique and outrageous.
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By: April Henry,
on 9/27/2012
They look like classic children’s book covers ... but at second glance... Sick and very funny.
By: Cathy Hookey,
on 9/24/2012
I thought, after a bit of a hike in responsibility level at my day job, I'd do something fun & breezy to chillax (I said it). And what could be easier than a self portrait? Lots of things are, especially when you've not looked at yourself properly for a bit & you forgot how mad you look.
By: Rae,
on 9/18/2012
By: Rae,
on 9/4/2012
Yesterday was Labor Day for you all in the US. Unfortunately, they don't celebrate it here in the UAE. So, yeah. I may be a tad bit jealous. Haha!
By: Jennie,
on 8/14/2012
Do you read Kate Beaton's most awesome webcomic Hark! A Vagrant? because you should.
In it, Beaton regularly makes history, Canadians, and classic literature hilarious. Often with a paragraph or two of commentary that is also hilarious. Listen to Charlotte and Emily Bronte tease Anne about her horrible taste in men. Doesn't she know that drunk losers who ruin everyone's lives are HOTTTTT? What if Ben Franklin's political cartoons had a modern editor? And, well, her retellings of Shakespeare just make me laugh a lot. I especially enjoy her comics where she sketches out the plots of books based solely on their covers. (In this collection, she has a series of books with covers by Gorey and some classic Nancy Drews.) Nothing is safe or sacred, but it's all hilarious.
Her comics are funny and awesome and hey look! There's a whole book of them! So you can read them when you're not on your computer. You should probably go read them.
Book Provided by... my local library
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By: shelf-employed,
on 7/17/2012
OK, so I've been reading some wonderful books lately as part of my commitment to participate in the mock award blog, Newbery Blueberry Mockery Pie. Of course, this is a great way to read quality books and discuss them with colleagues
but,
I also remember that it's summer, that kids have summer reading assignments, and many (I'd guess most) kids do not care if the books they read are "distinguished books." They just want books they like. So, I am reminded of something every would-be librarian learns in library school - Ranganathan's five laws. I won't share all five with you, just the two that matter at the moment:
2. Every reader, his book.Simple, but profound, and particularly timely in the summer. So, taking a break from my mock Newbery reading, I share the following:
3. Every book, its reader.
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| From the Unshelved site, Friday, July 13, 2012 |
By: Melissa Wiley,
on 7/11/2012
Remember that time Rilla thought the phrase “into the thick of it” was “into the thicklebit”? And I loved it so much I threatened to rename this blog after it? Well, we’ve decided to go one better. Voila…Into the Thicklebit, a webcomic cowritten by Scott and me, and illustrated by the impossibly brilliant Chris Gugliotti. We hope you’ll enjoy it. You may recognize some Bonny Glen moments here and there. (Hair color has been changed to protect the obstreperous.) 
I’ll add a button to the sidebar after SDCC madness is over. We’re aiming for new strips twice a week, when time permits. Tomorrow’s is one of my favorites. (And 100% true.)
By: Rae,
on 7/10/2012
So a few weeks ago, I took horseback riding lessons for the first time. I loved it so much, I plan to continue when I get back from vacation. Anyway, because I'm vertically challenged - aka short - I had to use a chair to get on the horse. On the first day of lessons, I got on with no problems. I figured the second day would be the same. Mafi mushkela ("No problem" in Arabic), right? WRONG.
The chair we used was a cheap, plastic chair. Genius that I am, I stood in the middle of the chair instead of the sides, like smart, normal people would've done. I hopped once, twice...then the 3rd time, BAM! My foot went thru the chair and I nearly busted my butt. Embarrassing to say the least. The nasty bruise I got is just now going away. It was all in fun, tho. My friend caught it on video. I know, lucky me right?
Enjoy laughing at my expense. It was quite hilarious, I must admit.
By: Chad W. Beckerman,
on 7/6/2012
By: Allen Capoferri,
on 6/25/2012
Everyone got out of the house this weekend.
By: Kelly Butcher,
on 4/28/2012
By: scriberess,
on 5/3/2012
SCENES FROM LIFE: A SHORT PLAYETTE
A FISH TALE
by Eleanor Tylbor
As is the case with many people, many years ago when the kids were young, we were fish raisers. It started out with your average, run-of-the-mill goldfish swimming circles in a bowl and slowly over the years graduated into tropical fish. We had a very nicely appointed aquarium replete with a diver blowing bubbles, which the fish ignored totally. In spite of all the none-ending care we gave them including many water solutions and fish vitamins, they left us for fishy heaven. Let's just say that given their size, it was a one-flush funeral.
This got me thinking as to how we bid goodbye to our fishy friends. Perhaps it should be something like this:
SCENE: A FUNERAL PARLOR. A MAN WALKS IN HOLDING A SMALL BOX. HE APPROACHES THE FUNERAL REPRESENTATIVE
FUNERAL REP.
Hello sir. May we at the Friends of the Family extend our sincere condolences to the family at this time of loss
FISH OWNER
Thank you. It's been a very difficult time for the family
FUNERAL REP.
We understand and it's our goal to make this as easy and painless as possible
FISH OWNER
Very much appreciated. It's just...so hard to say goodbye to them
(takes out a handkerchief, blows his nose and wipes his eyes)
FUNERAL REP.
Feel free to express your grief. You'll feel better for it
FISH OWNER
I know...
FUNERAL REP.
May we meet the dearly departed so that we can plan his...
FISH OWNER
...her
FUNERAL REP
Her trip to the great spirit in the sky. When did she pass?
FISH OWNER
Last night. We never saw it coming
FUNERAL REP
We never do. May I meet the dearly departed?
FISH OWNER
She doesn't look the same.
FUNERAL REP
We have to remember them in the good times
FISH OWNER
I guess so. She was fine when we went to bed. When we woke up, we found her on the table. She won't need a big hole
FUNERAL REP
Space is no problem...
FISH OWNER
...or coffin. She's a tiny thing
FUNERAL REP
May I see her?
FISH OWNER
(opening the bag and taking out a plastic container)
Sure...
(Man takes container out and opens top)
FUNERAL REP
A fish? I mean, she looks so...shrivelled and tiny
FISH OWNER
She was a Japanese fighting fish. Nice to look at but not a good disposition. Felicia lived in a tank all by herself. Couldn't stand another fish We bought her a dozen friends and she tore them apart. Cat almost got her a few times too. She was one fast swimmer, our Felicia!
FUNERAL REP
How sad. We better make preparations quickly. I see one eye fell out. Don't take this the wrong way but why didn't you - you know - give her a one flush funeral
FISH OWNER
My wife said the same thing. "Just flush the damn fish!" she told me but I couldn't. I mean, she's become a member of the family. So what type of fish coffins do you have?
FUNERAL REP
To be honest, this is the first time somebody brought in a fish for burial. We really don't have a coffin small enough.
(Funeral director takes out a silver box from his pocket)
Would you consider using this silver match container? It's the perfect size
FISH OWNER
Does it have a lock on it? I mean, I wouldn't want any cats to dig her up
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
(illustrating)
Look - a clasp to keep it closed. Now how about the music Is there any particular song you'd like us to play?
FISH OWNER
Hadn't thought about that. Can you suggest any?
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
The on
Welcome Back to Kid Lit Reviews After last thirty days of wildly romping through April from A to Z, I needed to take a little rest. No kidding, my pinky finger on my writing hand went numb. The finger was totally and completely numb from the tip to the edge of the hand. Now that [...]
By: Kelly Butcher,
on 5/18/2012
By: Allen Capoferri,
on 5/19/2012
Henry Grim is a servant boy at the Midsummer School—until he passesthe elite Knightley Academy exam and suddenly finds himself one of the first commoners at the Academy, studying alongside the cleverest and bravest—and most arrogant—young aristocrats in the country. But someone is out to sabotage him from becoming a full-fledged Knight of the Realm, and soon Henry uncovers a conspiracy that violates the Hundred Years’ Peace treaty—and could lead to war!This book was amazing! I mean they are training to be some kind of knight! That's awesome! I want to be a knight...... But those days are over :'(. Sadly I did not listen to the audio of this book just yet. But a plan to soon :D. I'll tell you how it was as soon as I can in the chat box! I think the best part was when the boys found Frankie, the headmaster's daughter, fencing. At first they thought it was a boy so they where all like 'He's the best fencer I've ever seen!' and all that until she took off her mask, and then they thought she was the worst fencer. So when the fencing master left, Valmont, Henry's tormenter from Midsummer, mocked Frankie and she told him exactly what she embroidered on a pillow that got her expelled at her last boarding school. It does not say what was on the pillow but I have my own suspicions.
By: Allen Capoferri,
on 5/29/2012
Peepsqueak is SO cute!