I love to receive notes from students who have read my books. Here is one from a girl in 4th grade about my Selena Gomez book (Robbie Reader- Grades 2-4, Mitchell Lane) and her photo holding the book: Hi! My name is Ally. I just got done reading about Selena Gomez in the book... Continue Reading →
Joe McFarren runs for clean water
This story that appeared in the Bluffton News-Banner isĀ about a young man who is sacrificing my time, effort, energy for a group of people he does not know so they can have clean water. It is so inspiring. Please let me know what you think of it. ** Devotion to a cause can... Continue Reading →
Making an Indonesian Gamelan Drum
Today Iām featuring one of the crafts from my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia. My friend Braden helped me make the Bali Gamelan Music drum. It was a fun craft to make because all of the materials we needed were at our fingertips ā oatmeal box, construction paper, yarn, brads, and a... Continue Reading →
Pam & Joe Baxter- Model A
Here is another car profile of Model A owners Pam & Joe Baxter. They belong to the Old Fort Model A Club in Fort Wayne. Sweet car and people! Joe Baxter grew up with a Model A in his family. Joeās dad maintained the car himself, often with Joeās help. Joeās dad drove... Continue Reading →
Angela Witte and her best friend
This is a story about 2 people who have a special relationship. Read it and see if you don't feel good inside because of their love for each other. They call each other ābestiesā This is not a referral to a pair of tweens who tweet and send numerous Facebook posts to each other. Cathy... Continue Reading →
Teaching kids to make a cookbook
On June 2, 2011, I made a presentation to a homeschooling group at Allen County Public Library downtown Fort Wayne. It was great fun talking with the group about creating their own cookbook. I used my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia (Mitchell Lane), as a guide. The book contains 10 recipes and 10... Continue Reading →