Monday, September 15, 2014
Monday's Riddle: Tools to Connect...
Hello Riddlers! Can you guess our theme this week? Sometimes these make a circus of my thoughts, but I'm grateful for them. ; ) ~ F
We're the gang that points the way, giving you direction throughout the day. We're all in cahoots, though not the same, each of us having our own unique name. There's one who'll make you jump with fright, and one who claims to always be right. One that likes to fill you with hope, and another who constantly tells you "nope". One is delightful and full of good cheer. One takes you away, but keeps you near. One can't stand anything and just waits for a turn, while one feels empty and can't help but to yearn. One makes you cry, sometimes for no reason. One will fight anyone, whatever the treason. But there's one among us who's top of the heap, giving you strength when it's your time to leap. This is the one who holds you together, keeping you safe no matter the weather. When in time we knock on your door, you'll let us in to feel some more, but we don't have to hang out for too long, just remember the one who knows your true song.
In time, as it should go, the light inside will always glow. We're in your head to help you get through. The scene's as it is, whatever you do.
What are we?
I gave you a clue!
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Friday, September 12, 2014
The DMS Wants to Know!
Monday's Riddle put a little swing into the week, and the storm played on in Lizzy's review of St. Louis Armstrong Beach by Brenda Woods. Today, we want to hear from you!
The DMS wants to know:
What is your favorite instrument? Do you play?
We'd love to hear your thoughts! ~ DMS
Week theme: Clarinet
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Storm, Storm, Stay Away!
St. Louis Armstrong Beach by Brenda Woods is a book that I read in one sitting. I could relate to the main character and how he felt about his best friend not wanting to hang out with him anymore. I loved that Saint really went after his dreams. Anyone who can save up close to $1000 for an instrument they want to practice shows a lot of determination, and I'd love to hear him play! Not only did I enjoy the story, but I felt the tension in the events surrounding Hurricane Katrina. My heart broke thinking about all the people whose lives changed during that time. There was a major storm taking place right outside my window while I read, and it definitely made the connections I felt even stronger! I recommend this book to kids in fourth grade and up, as there are some middle school topics. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Has anyone
else read St. Louis Armstrong Beach?
Or have you read another book by Brenda Woods? We'd love to hear your thoughts!
Happy Reading!
~L
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