The Role of the School Counselor

Congratulations to Laura Sells for winning last week’s drawing of Ann Eisenstein’s book, Fallen Prey!     I spend a lot of time reading YA and Middle Grade books, and on more than one occasion I’ve wondered how the protagonist’s life might have...

An Interview with Ann Eisenstein and a Giveaway

Today I welcome Ann Eisenstein whose book, Fallen Prey, was released in November, 2013.  If you leave a comment you will be entered in a drawing for this, the second of the three books in the Sean Gray, Junior Special  Agent Mystery series.  (contest limited to USA...

Room In the Inn

Last week my husband and I had the privilege of being the innkeepers at Room in the Inn.  https://www.urbanministrycenter.org/essential-services/room-in-the-inn/  During four hours one very cold night, we welcomed fourteen guests to the cozily arranged basement of...

Saving Mr. Banks

I was privileged to attend an advance screening of Saving Mr. Banks last week and I have to admit, staying home on that rainy night during this busy season was tempting.  But we talk a lot about good mental health on this blog, and going to this movie was a good...