Darth Bill (in full
battle suit)
Vs.
The Lagomorph (with restored foot)
Hi, all my many adoring fans (or maybe not), it is I, the Sith with the mostest, Darth Bill once again. I have recovered very nicely from the vicious
"Dictionary Incident" of last week, but all is not well. I am still being stalked by the most fowl Lagomorph. For those of you out there who believe that the monstorious "Bunny" known as the Lagomorph is not real, I have the following video to show you. Take a look at it, then tell me I'm crazy:
Lagomorph
Not that I'm scared or anything (although those teeth are rather large). Well, enough of that, lets talk about great reads.
The Life and Times of $crooge McDuck by Don Rosa – If you are a fan of Uncle Scrooge of Disney Fame and of his famous relatives Donald, Huey, Louie and Dewey, this Graphic Novel is a read that you will really enjoy. In this Graphic Novel we meet Scrooge McDuck when he is but a wee lad living with his parents and two sisters in Scotland. The family is extremely poor, which is a situation Scrooge vows to change and make them all fabulously rich and wealthy. The story tells of how he makes his great fortune. The story follows Scrooge throughout his life as he makes his way to many different places and locales across the globe in the search for his fortune. Some of the many places and jobs he takes are America’s mighty Mississippi as a Riverboat Captain, its Wild, Wild West as a Cowboy, a Prospector in the American West, the wilds of Africa, down under in Australia, the great Klondike and many other locations. Along the way he makes many friends and enemies and also has many grand adventures. This book is great fun and the art work outstanding, so do yourself a favor and give it a read.
The Boy who Dared: A Novel Based on the True Story of a Hitler Youth by Susan Bartoletti – This is an inspiring story about a teenage boy named Helmuth growing up in Germany as Hitler rises to power and the Nazi Regime comes to power. At first Helmuth, his family and friends are inspired and thrilled as Hitler rises to power with promises to the German people of a better life, which has not been that great since the end of World War I in which Germany was a loser. However, things quickly change as Hitler starts persecuting the Jews in Germany, taking away Germans' personal rights, invading surrounding countries and arresting any Germans who speak out about the Nazi Party or himself. When these things start to happen, Helmuth and some of his friends start to stand up to the Nazi Government and the lies it spreads. This is very dangerous as such acts can lead to imprisonment or worse. This story is based on the true story of Helmuth Hubener and does depict some of the very sad things that happen in war and under dictatorships, but it is an important story that should be told.
Well give these books a try and let me know what you think!!!
Take it easy guys and beware the Lagomorph,
Bill
Speed up: After ALA, I am so behind in my work. New guy starts. I Feel like I'm accelerating moment to moment. Must write Mitzvah Day flyer...
Even faster: We leave for Purchase, NY, to drop off R at camp and hand off E to Grandma.
DOWNhill fast: In the parking lot, M finds out that his father has died suddenly. He is in shock. I am in shock. R needs to get to camp. I don't have the checks for the key deposit. I THINK THIS KIND OF JUXTAPOSITION OF EVENTS ONLY HAPPENS TO WRITERS!!!
STRAIGHT AWAY, screaming: Her roomie is very connected. I imagine every terrible mean girl story I have ever read. I cry. R's last words: Cut the cord. She looks fine. We drive home and get M ready to go south.
speed up again: Off to Alabama. On one hand, it is sad. Very sad. Everyone says they want to die suddenly and quickly. But this is only good for the person who dies. On the other hand, M's family is wonderful. They are honest, caring people. Up front. They tell me sad and happy stories. I share, too. I feel grounded. This is a good family.
DOWN: We miss our flight. (Long story--M made me promise not to tell.)
UP: We go to a resort and recover with massage and facials. Does my guy take care of me or what?
STRANGE: In the hotel, I get my first review. It's solid. It's on Booklist, so I can't print it anywhere....
FINISH THE RIDE: We are home. We need to get air conditioning. The storms are restorative. I sit in my quiet house--kids away--and reflect. Read Parrotfish.
It is GREAT!!!!
New ride: Today I have printed out my long suffering manuscript. I read Chapter One. So far, so good!!!
The Life and Times of $crooge McDuck by Don Rosa – If you are a fan of Uncle Scrooge of Disney Fame and of his famous relatives Donald, Huey, Louie and Dewey, this Graphic Novel is a read that you will really enjoy. In this Graphic Novel we meet Scrooge McDuck when he is but a wee lad living with his parents and two sisters in 
The Boy who Dared: A Novel Based on the True Story of a Hitler Youth by Susan Bartoletti – This is an inspiring story about a teenage boy named Helmuth growing up in Germany as Hitler rises to power and the Nazi Regime comes to power. At first Helmuth, his family and friends are inspired and thrilled as Hitler rises to power with promises to the German people of a better life, which has not been that great since the end of World War I in which Germany was a loser. However, things quickly change as Hitler starts persecuting the Jews in .jpg?picon=770)