A commercial for a popular candy says “catch the colors of the rainbow”. The second those words are spoken…or the second you read them, you can see that picture in your mind, can’t you? There’s nothing like the colors of … Continued here
Truth is beauty to those who seek the truth. It’s really OK to say that some things are true. And here’s the secret reason why… Because they are. For instance..wouldn’t it be the truth to say that the sun is … Continued here
When I was a kid, one of the expressions we had when we were about to leave someone’s house and knew we weren’t going to see them again for a while was: “See you in the funny pages”. Silly I … Continued here
Kids (and adults) are always looking for fun things to do. It’s only natural. After all…there are so many serious things in the world that need our attention, so it’s good to let off some steam once in a while. … Continued here
I’m not sure why so many people have such a hard time telling their loved ones how much they love them. But they do. However; I think they could at least start by substituting some simple words for love in … Continued here
An old expression we still use to describe looking basically everywhere to find something is “looking high and low and in between”. Yep, that pretty much covers it alright. I guess you could argue that it doesn’t include looking back … Continued here
It’s an awesome thing to see a toddler start to recognize letters and sounds. Adults can watch and marvel at little kids as they begin to realize their own ability to make letters and sounds and understand the language all … Continued here
There’s a lot going on inside your head. So, maybe you’d better sit down and let’s go over a few things together. OK? First: Are you happy? If you are, share that with as many people as you can. Do your … Continued here
You don’t have to be a professional to make some music. Now, I’m not saying that you can make beautiful or great music even if you don’t practice, practice, practice. No, if you want to be a professional, or if … Continued here
Having fun isn’t hard. You simply need to know where to look. When I was a kid, my brother and I could find fun in the water puddles after a good rain storm. We’d make little boats out of sticks … Continued here
When my brother and I were kids, there were no video games, no personal computers, no smartphones or any other kind of phone you could take with you…and no internet. So, a lot of times when we were looking for … Continued here
What funny expressions we have in our language. Like “tickled pink”. Do you know what that means? How about other expressions like… three shakes of a sheep’s tail mad as a wet hen the bees knees So many funny sayings … Continued here
Summer is almost over, and you know what that means… School days are here…or almost here for all you kids. And that’s a great thing…not a terrible thing. It means you get to dive into books where your brain can … Continued here
I’ve heard people use the phrase “raining in my heart” to describe their troubled times. Or their loss of a loved one. Or their sadness in general. But I think you can use “raining in my heart” as a good … Continued here
You know why you should read or work on math problems or paint or draw or write? Because it’s good for the brain. Yep, that muscle inside your skull needs exercise like all the other muscles in your body. But … Continued here
It’s time for kids to truly understand concepts like right and wrong, good and bad, truth and lies, and winning and losing. Here’s the ironic twist to what I just said…if you think I’m wrong, it means you at least … Continued here
Are you a healthy happy human? Keep in mind, you don’t have to look like this guy to be healthy or happy. I just drew him that way to get your attention. It worked didn’t it. 🙂 Basically there are … Continued here
I saw a post on a social network today that talked about pink lemonade and pinwheels at a little girl’s first birthday party. Being a lover of alliteration, I decided to take on the challenge of writing today’s Rhyme Time … Continued here
I have a little blue truck parked in my garage. It’s older than most of the people who read my Rhyme Time writing for kids or listen to my music. And it has become almost a part of me. It … Continued here
I got up very, very early this morning. In fact, when I first got up, it was still dark. So, after making some coffee, feeding the dogs, and having a little bit of breakfast I walked to our foyer window. The … Continued here
Kids always want to make the day go faster when there’s something they’d rather be doing. You adults probably felt the same way when you were a kid. And maybe you still feel that way sometimes. I remember grandparents saying … Continued here
