2 Tips Concerning Gifts

I know this post is a little late, but here are TWO WHOLE TIPS for gift stuffs this season: If someone seems to have everything, consider getting them a really cheap gift. They might have the same item, but maybe not in that quality! And it saves you money! If you can’t find the end on the ribbon role, throw it across the room. This method of end-finding has been tested (by me). Warning: This […] Read more »

Praise for Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty

a queen-in-training’s letter of praise for Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty, by Chris Colfer Someone Worth Mentioning 12345 Queen’s Palace Place Nowheresville, Royalty Republic Otherworld Queen Red Riding Hood 54321 Superior Red Road Royalty Only Village, Red Riding Hood Kingdom Fairy-tale Kingdoms August 1, 2017 (Otherworld date) Dear Queen Red Riding Hood: I waited ages for Connor Bailey to bring me my pre-ordered (and pre-paid!) copy of Your Majesty’s first book, Queen Red […] Read more »

Chatanooga

    A fictional story in remembrance of the 2016 Chatanooga School Bus Crash. Every morning when I open my eyes, the first thing I see is the small square of bulletin board on the wall.  At the top is tacked a selfie Ava took of us both on our last birthday together.  At the bottom is a photo of Ava and I with our friends.  In the middle of the board hangs an office calendar.  […] Read more »

Eight Fifteen

    This is a story about Jada from “Shooting Star”. “Jada, you came!” cries 9-year-old Camilla Johnson as she throws open the front door. “But of course,” I reply with a grin and step inside.  The aroma of a chocolate birthday cake greets me, and I inhale deeply.  Cam takes the gift bags I hand her and drops them on the couch.  As we head into the kitchen, the chocolaty aroma grows stronger. “Hello there!” […] Read more »

Septica with Several Players

Intro Septica is a Romanian trick-taking chance-strategy card game for two players.  My family tweaked the rules of play to make it a game for several (more than 2, but not many) players.  The following version works well with 3 players Goal The goal of Septica is to be the player with the most points. Cards Septica uses playing cards, sixes (all suits) through Kings (all suits), the aces (all suits) and the two Jokers.  […] Read more »

Riddle #2

I come so fast and go so quick, Blink (or don’t blink) and I go by! Yet sometimes I can seem to drag, Though I’m faster than sound, faster than light! I’m always the same although I change others, it’s always been so. P.S. Everyone alive yesterday had equal of me that day. Click “See Answer” below.  Feel free to type in your guess first! Read more »

Riddle #1

I have five hearts, yet cannot love. I can be short – or three yards long! I can regenerate, but only some parts. I am neither solely male nor solely female. What am I? P.S. I’m also brainless, so it is only thanks to the kindness of Minny’s (1) heart that I am being brought up. Click “See Answer” below.  Feel free to type in your guess first! Read more »

A Horse For Kate by Mirallee Ferrell

I really like the book A Horse For Kate, by Mirallee Ferrell.  A 12-year-old girl named Kate wants to have a horse.  When she and her new friend Tori discover a horse all alone in a pasture, they wonder who owns it.  The reason I like this book is because it’s 1) fast paced, 2) interesting, and 3) it encourages probity.  It’s an awesome book for tween girls! It’s the first book in the book […] Read more »