CANDID CANINE

What a shock to hear that Michael Jackson died. Sure he was eccentric and had other problems, but no one can deny the sheer talent he had....

It was fun seeing kids get creative in the class I led Saturday called "Create Your Dream Room in Miniature" at the Schaumburg T...

Today, I welcome back author Barbara Techel, who is coming by as part of a multi-stop blog tour for FRANKIE, THE WALK 'N ROLL DOG , a c...

It's humor to the rescue as Freckleface Strawberry faces a bully called Windy Pants Patrick. Acclaimed actress, four-time Academy Award...

I struck miniature gold this weekend at the outdoor flea market. The flea market, which just opened this year, is held on Sundays in the pa...

I had another great meeting with young readers yesterday when I met with a group of Girl Scouts at Camp Alice Chester in E. Troy, Wisconsi...

Ok, I admit that this thing has tempted me. All those eyes keep looking at me. So, I give in. I've added the Followers gadget, so please...

As I'm working on finishing my adult mystery and rereading/editing a set of mystery short stories I finally want to submit, it got me wo...

The enjoyable part of making miniature dolls is that there are molds available of famous personalities, or those who look like them. Or so...

A few notes from my visit today to Nash Elementary School in Kenosha, WI. (Pictured: Teacher Cara Gorr reads Searching For A Starry Night t...