Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy American Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to wish all of my American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving, and give you a taste of what our day was. We've had lots of snow fall over the past 3 days, and the trees are laden with heaviness. Quite a beautiful site, and impetus for those individuals itching to begin their Christmas shopping!

Enjoy!



Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Field of Dreams

This past weekend I travelled to Kirksville, MO by way of Kansas City to present an eReadingPro workshop. It was a two and a half hour drive NE from Kansas City, during which time I saw three beautiful deer, two eagles (I think that's what they were) and this amazing entrance gate. I thought it was so cool! It led me to pondering throughout the duration of the drive, to what each person's dreams actually were that entered through that gate.

MY dream is that all children learn to read BEFORE they begin school. Wouldn't that be amazing? The teachers would have it made in the shade, the parents would be happy, and the children could use this skill to flourish!

What would your field of dreams consist of?

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Great Read!

I recently presented a workshop in Knoxville, TN. While I was in the airport in Toronto awaiting my outbound flight, I came across a book that screamed out for me to read. The book was called "Someone Knows My Name: A Novel". I purchased it, and began reading when I settled into the flight. Needless to say, between meals, a workshop, and excercising, I completed my 500-page read on my return flight. I could not put it down! I have to say this is one of the best books I’ve ever read – and I LOVE to read! The prose is magnificent! I could not skip a word, a sentence or any minute aspect, as I was so enthralled with every ounce of the story! I especially love that it is fiction, but based on so many relevant historical facts that many Canadians (and Americans alike) are ignorant to.
If you are looking for the book in the US, it can be found under a different title: Someone Knows My Name.
I highly recommend this book!