Gosh, as the old saying goes, I wish I had a dime for every time someone says, "I can't wait for the new fall line-up of television shows." For Pete's sake (who is Pete by the way?), read a book! I recently attended The Society of Southwestern Authors' Wrangling With Writing conference. It was reported, no matter how into technology we are, studies show children love a new book. They love the way new books smell and they love the "crack" of the binding when they open a new book. Who knew something so simple could cause such entertainment. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Jim Thomas, editorial director of middle-grade and YA books at Random House Books for Young Readers during lunch at the conference. It was exciting to see the quality of books young readers are experiencing. Come on, even adults enjoy reading about Junie B. Jones or Magic Tree House. Most of us can still remember our first books. For me it was Black Beauty and The Sweet Running Filly. In third grade, while school shopping, I talked my parents into buying me James Harriot's All Creatures Great and Small. I still have the book and enjoy it as much today as back then. At present, I buy all my little friends The Longjohners' Series by M.L. McCann. This delightful set of mysteries are educational and fun. Contact the author, Gigimm2@yahoo.com if you'd like more information.

Currently reading: Beyond Peleliu by Peter Baird
Currently listening to: MercyMe - I can only Imagine