The Song that Shocked NASA

I read a fantastic story recently and I am not sure it’s true. But like the great southern philosopher Reese Witherspoon says, “It doesn’t have to be true to be told.” Join me, if you will, in outer space. One of the early NASA missions. The crew was working in the early dawn hours, command control in […]

Let Me Send You a Gift!

I’ve been sending cards and notes like crazy during the pandemic. Why? Because I read a study that when we receive a note in the mail, our body releases oxytocin, the same hormone that we feel when we get a hug from a friend. And since we aren’t getting a lot of hugs right now, […]

NAME TAGS & OTHER SIXTH GRADE DISASTERS

When twelve-year old Lizbeth has to start sixth grade all over again at a new school because of her parents’ divorce, she gets stuck sitting with the Weirdos. She’s also forced to wear a name tag until everyone learns her name—or makes up a new one for her. Meanwhile, all her plans to reunite her […]