Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson was my dad’s favorite picture book when he was a kid. (Published in 1955.) Which means it is an old picture book. It is also a classic. I was excited to see the movie in theaters this past summer, even though I don’t have kids the right…
Yes, yes. I am overseas helping orphans. And yet here I am, giving you a June media synopsis. Chalk it up to the amazing power of scheduling blog entries. Or the universality of the internet. Which one is it? You may never know… Nothing going on this month much with Benevolent. I have won a…
I’m going to jump the gun a little bit on my Christmas books and other entertainment list, since the holiday season is extended enough to allow you to actually check them all out. Here are my recommendations for books, movies and music to get you in the holiday spirit (and avoid further replays of Mariah…
the starving artist 