So are you feeling low?

So have you had one those days that you feel down or low and yet cannot pin point the reason why?  How do you handle these type of days.  Some people will go out and have their favorite meal.  Some will go out to a place that helps them take their mind off of their feelings.  Others will surround themselves with people in hopes of lifting their spirit up.  So many different ways and yet not the same thing will work for every body  Don't be ashamed of sharing low  moments with  friends and family because your not alone, everyone has had those moments and sometimes just a little understanding from others can mean a world of difference.

And if all else fails... Read a Good Book!!!  But know your not alone.

Lion, Tigers and Bears!, Oh Yes!

If you like a light hearted read with great characters, then Shelly Laurenston's books are perfect for you. Ms. Laurenston's books deal with shifter world.   Her view of shifters are not quite like anyone else that I've read.  In her shifter world, there are  Wild Dog Packs, Polar Bears, Jackals as well as Wolves and Lions.  There are also cross breeds which add to the action.  Try out this great series!  You'll find yourself laughing through the whole thing. Escapism at its finest.

Kimm

My Love of Books

I'm a big reader and I thought I would touch on a few authors that I enjoy, because for me books are culture.  First off, I am not some highbrow reader, though I have read many of the classics and enjoyed most of them.  Currently I am more into Fantasy, Paranormal and Sci-fi more than anything else.
One of my favorite authors right now is Chloe Neill and her Chicagoland Vampires.  The world building is great, but she also uses a lot of the actual Chicago landmarks and in her books.  Her books are serious with a bit of wit thrown in,  They are books that are hard to put down. The main character is Merit , a strong female character who makes the hard decisions but would rather find a piece of chocolate, if given the option.  My kind a heroine!

 

 

This book and others in the series can found at Amazon and other major retailers.  Hopefully you'll enjoy them as much as I do.

Teaching in America Today

I recently read an article about a teacher who when he retired, wrote a letter on his Facebook about what is happening in teaching today.  This gentleman had been a history teacher for 47 years, most of which he spent trying to inspire his student with the love of learning.  Unfortunately he had to spend his last few years teaching his students how to pass a standardized test.  To me this is heartbreaking.  I, like many kids, may not have enjoyed every class or every day of school,  but overall I took many things away from my years in school.  My love of reading started in 1st grade and 40 odd years later is still with me.  I've always loved history, but my interest in archeology and anthropology started in 4th grade because my 4th grade teacher gave us a week long presentation on King Tut. 

If teachers today are forced to only prepare their students for what is on a standardized test then where does the inspiration come from to go out and find out about this wonderful world of ours?  The disservice that is being doing done to kids today is a tragedy.  Drop out rates are higher now than ever and we are also losing great teachers as well.  For one of the most wealthy countries in the world, why are not more of our American children going on to University?

Do I have the answers? No. But I do have the concern for what the future will look like for children in the future.  The hard questions need to be asked,  is "No Child Left Behind" actually leaving more children behind?

K.W. Green