A version of this post originally appeared on GeekDad.com in May 2016.
As you know, we’ve gotten around quite a bit. I am on my 8th home since graduating from college, and our sons are now on their 5th home. Each move brings new discoveries. With each new community we learn about our local schools, local churches, local grocery stores (I miss you, Publix!), and local health care capabilities. One of those things we explore at each location is our local library.
October 5th is “Star Wars Reads Day“. This initiative partners with several publishing companies and involves events throughout the country celebrating Star Wars and literacy. My fellow GeekMom colleague Kay Moore is getting to attend an event at the San Diego Central Library where Ian Doescher’s William Shakespeare’s Star Wars will be read along with a … Read more
This post is about Jacob. Some folks know — some folks don’t — that Jacob has been our more reluctant reader ever since he learned to read. His little brother plows through books pretty quickly, while Jacob reads more slowly and more deliberately.
Jacob had been sticking to book series that are heavier on the illustrations: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Origami Yoda, Adventures of Tin Tin, etc. Timmy loves those books also, but had no problem reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series while in 1st grade. Having Jacob read every day for school had been a challenge. In 3rd grade he had to set reading goals and it was pretty tough working with him to meet those goals.
In the spirit of Halloween, allow me to present a book review for you! Five Little Zombies (and Fred) is a “children’s book that’s not for children”, written by my friend and GeekMom colleague, Jules Sherred and illustrated by Matt Schubbe. I had the honor of seeing and hearing about Jule’s book idea from its infancy. … Read more
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| This was at the Rave theater near Cordova Mall in Pensacola. Someone had a good time making this out of posters. |
Today I did something very anti-social. I went BY MYSELF to a movie. I can’t remember the last time I did that. I just didn’t feel like coordinating with anyone else. I knew I could go on Friday while the kids were at school and I didn’t want anyone to stop me.
I had been drooling to see The Hunger Games movie for about a year. Probably because I read the trilogy about a year ago. For the past 12 months, I discussed with the GeekMoms on our message board every time photos from the film shoot, posters and trailers were publicized.
The excitement was pretty palpable by the time I bought my ticket this morning at a theater in Pensacola. I had to haul out that far because that was the only place in 50 miles offering showings before noon.
Canadian illustrator Andrew Kolb decided to illustrate a children’s book with the story told in David Bowie’s hit song “Space Oddity“. Now, you should know why this is interesting to me…. Mr. Kolb had put a link to the PDF of this book on his homepage earlier this week, but then he received a cease … Read more
Books Read on this Deployment1.) The Marching Season, Daniel Silva: 16 Jan 092.) Angels and Demons, Dan Brown: 20 Jan 093.) Deception Point, Dan Brown: 25 Jan 094.) The Other Boleyn Girl, Phillipa Gregory: 3 Feb 095.) Marley & Me, John Grogan: 5 Feb 096.) Cruel and Unusual, Patricia Cornwell: 11 Feb 097.) Point of … Read more
Books Read on this Deployment1.) The Marching Season, Daniel Silva: 16 Jan 092.) Angels and Demons, Dan Brown: 20 Jan 093.) Deception Point, Dan Brown: 25 Jan 094.) The Other Boleyn Girl, Phillipa Gregory: 3 Feb 095.) Marley & Me, John Grogan: 5 Feb 096.) Cruel and Unusual, Patricia Cornwell: 11 Feb 097.) Point of … Read more
Books Read on this Deployment 1.) The Marching Season, Daniel Silva: 16 Jan 092.) Angels and Demons, Dan Brown: 20 Jan 093.) Deception Point, Dan Brown: 25 Jan 094.) The Other Boleyn Girl, Phillipa Gregory: 3 Feb 095.) Marley & Me, John Grogan: 5 Feb 096.) Cruel and Unusual, Patricia Cornwell: 11 Feb 097.) Point … Read more
As many of you might remember from my days in Deidre’s Bookclub, I typically don’t read fast. I was lucky if I could get around to finishing the club’s book of the month!Not so here! I’m able to read 1-2 hours per day and I am absolutely blasting through so many books I’ve wanted to read for … Read more