Category Archives: Books

Books I’m reading. Books I want to read. Books I’ve read.

Too! Many! Books!

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There are several children’s book series that I thought I was caught up on, or that I at least knew there were books out there I needed to get and read. But while I’ve been busy doing homework, all those … Keep reading

Remind me to never move to Georgia

Categories: Books, Education, Questions, Venting

This was a small story in the news today, but in its shortness, several things struck me as just wrong. Georgia mom seeks Harry Potter ban. I think I would be pretty flattered if I ever wrote a book that … Keep reading

Back to School

Categories: Books, Education, Venting

Last Wednesday I drove up to the University of Utah to get a new parking permit for the new school year. I also got my bus pass and bought three of the now 8 books I need for my four … Keep reading

Dr. Seuss – You’re Only Old Once!

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When I first read this book, the part that struck me was the place where the people ate that fruit and never got old. The book has always been funny, especially the pictures of the tests they do to him. … Keep reading

Dr. Seuss – The Foot Book

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My mom has a lesson plan around this book that I’ve used several times, and I know she has too. It’s a great book to read at the beginning of a school year. Then you can have the students trace … Keep reading

Dr. Seuss – Fox in Socks

Categories: Books, Family

I used to practice reading this book. I love the way it sounds. But I associate this book with my parents. I think I heard that they once went to the library and read this book to each other for … Keep reading

Dr. Seuss – Green Eggs and Ham

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My memories of this book involve my dad. He used to make green eggs and ham for lunch. He would make green Jell-O eggs and then have ham with them, since the title only says green eggs and not green … Keep reading