Children’s Book Release!
We have given birth to a book, a children’s picture book to be exact, in collaboration with the talented Lana Kuhns, who painted the images.
literature
New book review: Out of the Shadows
Her voice in the telling is simple, with concrete terms and bite-sized thoughts. I appreciate that she was allowed to tell the story herself.
Unconcluded thoughts on art and beauty
I open wide and soak it in, the full moon just coming white and misty from behind the clouds, or hanging its enormous full-blazed orange…
Book Recommendations: treasuries and newbies
One of my favorite memories with these books is reading two pages of “I Want My Hat Back” over and over to my niece, while she giggled out loud.
Technology detox
What do they do, little urban citizens of virtual worlds, when they arrive in a home where screentime for preschoolers is not prioritized? How do they live?
OtherSpeak: 2020 Reading Challenge
“I like the idea of reading challenges, but the ones that I’ve seen just don’t quite fit for me. I don’t have a lot of time to read.” – Cristina Loewen
Books for children in foster care
There is a dearth of books on foster care, particularly those written for children. Here is a list I’ve gathered of a few that our family has enjoyed.
Wanted: Podcast recommendations
Convince me that podcasts are worthwhile. Tell me some good ones I need to get into – some choice selections that deliver humor, efficiency, life skills, or real value.
My favorite expensive gadgets
A gadget, according to Google, is “a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an ingenious or novel one.” Here are three of my favorites.
Books about issues
Confession: I simply must recommend books more often. I now find myself with nearly a year’s worth of good reading I want to share. For today, let’s talk nonfiction: books highlighting current issues and recent stories. Interestingly enough, every book in this post was published since 2000, which leaves me feeling compelled to get the …