Posted 06/19/2009
Author Clive Cussler
Action-packed fiction
By Carla Hedstrom
What author is prolific, fun, testosterone loaded, and a great read? Clive Cussler. If you haven’t read any of his works, I highly recommend that you start. They are great fun—nothing heavy, but there’s lots of adventure and action. I’ll grant you that some of the premises are a little over the top, but, hey, what’s wrong with that in a work of fiction? Read More >>
Posted 06/12/2009
Cottonwood Festival at Brickyard Park
Fine and lively arts on the prairie
By Carla Hedstrom
In my hometown of Hastings, Nebraska, we have a number of fun, affordable events during the summer. In June, the Cottonwood Festival makes its appearance at Brickyard Park, a lovely city park with an outdoor amphitheatre and rolling hills. Read More >>
Posted 06/05/2009
Heading for Italy and Greece
The trip of a lifetime
By Carla Hedstrom
Well, as I write this, I am worried about getting my bag packed for two weeks in Italy and Greece. I am particularly excited about seeing Pompeii. When I was around eight years old, I received a book all about Pompeii and its incredible archeological finds, including the remains of the inhabitants left by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Read More >>
Posted 05/29/2009
My Take on The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
A great way to spend a summer afternoon
By Carla Hedstrom
My friend Nancy Jelinek, who also reviews books and maintains a blog on Silver Planet, has already posted a review of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows; however, I just finished reading it myself and had to let you know what I think of it too. Read More >>
Posted 05/22/2009
Dance Recitals
Great entertainment!
By Carla Hedstrom
When was the last time you attended a dance recital? Aren’t they fun? The granddaughters had one this weekend, and, of course, Grandma and Grandpa were more than happy to go.
The costumes were fun—lots of polka dots, feathers, and glitz. Since their hometown was settled by immigrants from Ireland, many of the girls are learning Irish dances as well as tap, ballet, and jazz. Read More >>
The costumes were fun—lots of polka dots, feathers, and glitz. Since their hometown was settled by immigrants from Ireland, many of the girls are learning Irish dances as well as tap, ballet, and jazz. Read More >>
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