Book Review: Dogku

Title: Dogku
Written By: Andrew Clements
Pictures By: Tim Bowers
Reviewed By: EM, Age 5

Dogku is a story about a cute dog. His name is Mooch. The story is written like a poem, so it rhymes a little. The dog is looking for a home. He sits at the front door of a house. And there is a mom standing there making breakfast for the kids. She opens the door and gives him some food and he gets a bath. He doesn't know if they will keep him or not. They play with him and he is happy. At the end he thinks they are taking him to the pound. But instead dad goes out the door and comes back with a new doggie bed. He was happy to find a family. Everyone should read this book.

Visual Goal Journal

By Renee

The Visual Goal Journal is created in a blank book that you fill with images that represent your goals. For some, having a visual record of what you are trying to achieve is more effective then just a bunch of words on a piece of paper. It can be the catalyst that allows you to move past the fear of committing your goals to paper.

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YOB: #1. Letterboxing

By Beth

As previously posted, Lara and I turn 30 in 2009. Rather than sinking into a deep depression where we wallow and wonder where our lives are going, we decided to celebrate. All year. With 30 fun, strange, and silly things to do together. So without further ado, #1. Letterboxing.

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Rx For Success: Turning Your Dreams Into Reality

By Renee

Dreams are vital for the human condition. We live in a world of "what ifs." But, dreams need to be turned into reality if we are seriously interested in fulfilling them. Goal-setting is the tool that can push our dreams to the next level, turning them into life-altering achievements.

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Thinking About the 'D' Word? Think About This...

The webzine Momlogic posted an article titled, "Why Divorce Isn't Always the Answer." I was personally so happy to see someone finally writing about working to save your marriage instead of reasons it's ok to divorce, or why you should divorce. In the article, they list what they called, "the "Four Horsemen." They describe the negative things we do to each other that will destroy our relationship. Bringing to light things we need to be careful to avoid.

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