Louder Than Words from HCI Books is a series of teen-authored memoirs. The books Marni, Chelsey and Emily are stories told of the three girls from their view points, not a remembrance of things past but three young girls in the here and now. As many have found The Diaries of Anne Frank poignant, the [...]
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Book Review As Long As You Can See the Clock
September 27th, 2011 
bigshoes Do they know what life was like back then? from Prologue, My Brooklyn Clock, a poem by Graze Zolla Protano As Long As You Can See the Clock, You’re Okay, South Brooklyn in the ’50s by Grace Zolla Protano is quite simply, a journey. A fast journey in overdrive, it starts with Grace and glimpses [...]
The Mother Factor Book Review
September 26th, 2011 bigshoes If there is one thing we have in common as mothers, or even as women, it is the voice of our mother. Either we feel we have turned into her on some days or we feel she has greatly influenced our destiny, for greater or for worse.
Michele Bachmann and HPV for our Sons and Daughters
September 16th, 2011 bigshoes Yes, that title is correct, as parents of boys should know that they are working on an HPV vaccine for males as well. As a mom of three daughters, I took notice when Michele Bachmann brought up the issue of the HPV Vaccine and the intent of the major pharaceutical companies who clearly want this [...]
Make Way for Ducklings
September 14th, 2011 bigshoes Robert McCloskey, born in 1914, wrote children’s classics such as Blueberries for Sal and Make Way for Ducklings.
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Tags: author, childrens books, Make Way for Ducklings, Robert McClosky, Youtube 
No Comments »Happy Birthday Roald Dahl
September 13th, 2011 bigshoes I’ve been busy and my posts have been easy, some days you just need to refresh and renew at the WAHM cave. I don’t know about you, but I’m a huge Roald Dahl fan. Today is his birthday. To celebrate I’ve pulled out all the stops…can you believe I’ve found something in one of my [...]
Posted in Barefoot, Bookthusiasm, Does the Shoe Fit?, Moviethusiasm Tags: Books, DVD, james and the giant peach, Jaws, kids movies, movies, roald dahl, sharks No Comments »
Psalm 23 – We’re In This Together
September 4th, 2011 bigshoes Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1 The LORD is our shepherd, we shall not be in want.
Posted in Bookthusiasm, Godthusiasm Tags: Christian, christianity, Devotional, devotions, Godthusiasm, inspiration, NIV, Psalm 23, Psalm of David, the Lord is my shepherd No Comments »Daddy’s Little Girl
September 3rd, 2011 bigshoes It seems not too long ago that I reviewed a book by Gregory E. Lang that he worked on with Janet Lankford-Moran (see review for Sisters – 100 Ways They Bless Our Lives). I’m pleased to say that he has something new. Daddy’s Little Girl, Stories of the Special Bond Between Fathers and Daughters is [...]
The Birth Order Books
September 2nd, 2011 bigshoes Each of my daughters received a copy of a Birth Order book one Christmas. The Great Aunt that had the great idea is also a mom to three children and thought, rightfully so, that with three daughters these might come in handy.
The Whale Rider Movie Review
August 30th, 2011 bigshoes “My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs.” character Paikea Apirana from the movie based on Witi Ihimaera’s 1987 book, The Whale Rider.
Posted in Bookthusiasm, Kidthusiasm, Moviethusiasm, Women's Issues Today Tags: Books, DVD, movies, music, Paikea Apirana, soundtrack, Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera No Comments »
