Little kids are just so naturally nice to each other. Have you noticed that? And if you wanna see a little slice of Heaven on Earth, just put some of them together in a room with a big toy box … Read the rest
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I read a description of the phrase, heart on your sleeve, and it sure fits a lot of namby pamby people these days. Because it said the phrase means everyone can see your emotions no matter how hard you try … Read the rest
Elgielene and I never had kids. Not because we didn’t want them. But there were complications. And that’s another story I’m not gettin’ into right now. But I’ve had somewhere around 30 nieces and nephews to observe. So, I’ve seen … Read the rest
When it’s time for bed, there’s nothing more effective to get little kids to sleep than bedtime stories and lullaby songs. Unless, of course, your little kids are intergalactic aliens with no respect for authority. Then, all bets are off. … Read the rest
I’ve always loved the old westerns. The movies where the good guys won. And the bad guys lost. Those movies where cowboys, villains, sheriffs on the hunt for desperados, and even settlers from back East had to make camp for … Read the rest
There’s a candy bar named after it. The center of the candy bar is made up of something called nougat (like newgut…not nugget). But this isn’t about the candy bar. I’m talkin’ about what it’s named after. And, of course, … Read the rest
Ahoy mates. I hope you be in a good mood for a yarn. A tale as big as the biggest creature in all the world. Ay, that’s right. We be talkin’ ’bout the whale. But not just any whale. This … Read the rest
Lorelei and the fourth of July Have a safe, fun, and happy Independence Day 2020. Here in America, we’re celebrating 244 years of independence from the tyrannical English government. Just like we do every fourth of July. And even though … Read the rest
Lullabye goodnight, but wake up now. Alright? Remember that age old song parents would sing to their little kids? Lullabye and goodnight. Now, the daytime is over. Nice music. And I’m getting sleepy just thinking about it. But right now … Read the rest
Other activity books for kids don’t have this… Bedtime songs. And certainly not my bedtime songs. A friend of mine, who had little rug rats a few years ago, told me about activity books for kids. Till then, I didn’t … Read the rest
Sing along songs for little buckaroos Way back in history…all the way back to the early 2000’s…there lived a seasoned songwriter. And he wrote whole collections of sing along songs for kids. Parents from far and near would buy those … Read the rest
“Izzy Carries The Dream” Since I wrote Izzy Carries the Dream, I’ve written and illustrated several other books for kids. And some of them are also based on songs I already wrote. Here’s a tiny excerpt from the book… Izzy … Read the rest