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J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech Part One June 2008

I know it’s rather like cheating to post video clips on a blog. I promise this won’t be a habit beyond my crazy summer. I hope the specific clips I post will entice you to forgive my temporary laziness. Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIbTqNrxSV0 Part Three: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cElk8cQk2VY

Summer Inspiration Part One

Summer days are long, but time for blogging is short. Please indulge a little summer experiment here. When the hour is late and my brain is mush, I will post an inspirational or motivational quote and/or video clip that has touched me. I hope they brighten your day. I would love to know that you… Read more »

Just a Quote for this lazy Saturday

Quote for the day “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein

Who’s giving you a nudge?

Okay, a quick disclaimer is in order. I am not a beer drinker and I am not endorsing Budweiser. BUT…you’ve got to admit they make remarkable commercials. As you watch this video clip I hope you writers and illustrators and other creative artists will ask yourselves one question: Who are the people supporting you and… Read more »

Chris Barton’s Day-Glo Brothers- What an Event!

photo descriptions- 1.) My son peeks into the black-light viewing box to see the Day-Glo book illustrations literally glow 2.)Donna Bowman Bratton (L), Jenny Ziegler (c), and Carmen Oliver (r) holding signed copies of the book 3.)One angle of the room 4.)Interactive question and answer session with the kids 5.)The happy author signing for a… Read more »

Friday quote for the day

“You have to write whichever book it is that wants to be written. And then, if it’s going to be too difficult for grownups, you write it for children.” Madeleine L’Engle

Relaxed Summer Blog season

Happy Summer to you all! I hope you’re enjoying a few lazy days as well as soaking up time with your families in fun and creative ways. It’s been blazing hot here in central Texas with temperatures climbing well over 100 degrees most days for the past several weeks. We usually don’t hit triple digits… Read more »