I don’t think the answer to this question really matters, unless you base your ability to enjoy Handel’s Messiah on it. Or any of Handel’s works, for that matter. I didn’t know there was a controversy, but if you read this delightful piece by John Ito, “Handel–Another Gay Anglican?” in Books & Culture’s November/December 2009 […]
Is Santa Real In Your Home?
Okay, I can’t believe I’m talking about Santa before Thanksgiving, but I’m curious. How did (or do) any of you “deal” with Santa? Did (Do) you tell the truth? Did (Do) you not? Did (Do) you treat him like any other imaginary character–Dora the Explorer, Mickey Mouse, Little Einsteins, etc.? I guess it’s a passionate […]
Two of My All-Time Favorite 60’s Books
You’re a cool cat if you know about Suzuki Beane–at least that’s what she’d say. Written by Sandra Scoppettone, illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh (the author of the Harriet the Spy books, it’s a happenin’ look at a chick who thinks a lot of things are meaningless (“a drag” as she’d say). “my name is suzuki […]
ABCs & Other Cool Stuff
ABCs For those of you in the throes of ABC learning, and even for those of you who are way past that adventure, but still love the beauty of all the letters, here are a few fun things I’ve discovered. First, Brooke Reynolds’ excellent list of ABC books (she does the remarkably creative and idea-filled […]
Bread Pudding
The best thing about travel magazines is the recipes–you know, the ones that come from the chefs of hot spot dining locations, encouraging you to check us out while you’re here. Well, this one comes from Desert Living Magazine, and I’m typing it in, only because it’s my way of saying, “I’m so trying this […]