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Small Joys–Dr. Seuss
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Wild Word Friday! Those of us living in the USA are enduring a pre-election season of skirmishes, interviews and civilized (and some uncivilized) vitriol. So I suppose that when you see the word POLL you immediately think of all the commotion and aggravations that seem to be a part of an election year, but let’s…
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My friend Penina Keen Spinka has recently released her newest Prehistoric — HIDDEN IN MIST, so, of course, I couldn’t resist offering it as our Free Book this month!! Told like a series of stories in a very authentic voice, Spinka carries us into the lives of Hiawatha and the people of the Five Tribes…
Small Joys–Dr. Seuss
Yep, I know. Dr. Seuss is getting a bad rap right now. I did a little research on my own. (Better than believing everything you’re told!) And yes, I found some objectionable political cartoons in his past, done during WWII. Also some illustrations in his books that could have been more politically correct. As a…
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Wild Word Friday! Those of us living in the USA are enduring a pre-election season of skirmishes, interviews and civilized (and some uncivilized) vitriol. So I suppose that when you see the word POLL you immediately think of all the commotion and aggravations that seem to be a part of an election year, but let’s…
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Thanks so much Sue! I look forward to reading it!