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Dibs
'Dibs' a novel written by Virginia M. Axline. This is a novel of a small boy named Dibs in search of himself. Dibs needs to learn who and what he is in perspective the place he holds in his family, school and the community. The first time I read this novel was part of a Play therapy course in a Master's Counseling program. Some chapters are short, and some are of medium length, but it could be read in one sitting if your time permits. Actually, I have read this book a few times and there is always something to learn even for adults that are parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to help children grow.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Mother's Day
Even though it is a day late here is a short critique of the holiday Mother's Day. It is a day to honor your mom with however you want to whether with a gift or a dinner or even just a card and a hug. It is a day to give your mom something special thought. I wish my mom was still here but I will see her again someday.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
"The Styx Saga,"
Some time ago, in a domain where inventiveness streamed like waterways and creative mind exceeded all logical limitations, there existed a spot called Styx. It was a land where hopeful makers and specialists set out on an excursion to create their works of art, looking for criticism and direction en route.
By Natalie A. Smith2 years ago in Critique
I'm Ok, You're OK. Content Warning.
Another old academic book that I have read for a second time is entitled 'I'm Ok- You're Ok' A Practical Guide to Transactional Analysis' by Thomas A. Harris, MD. The general idea of this book is that we all have a Parent, Adult, and Child image in all of us and it is how we see ourselves in each of these scenarios of living life. Throughout this book even though it is somewhat outdated with some of the historical artifacts he mentions as Vietnam and the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and a few other political and social issues. It is still useful and gives a person a chance to work through who and how they feel personality wise. There are four of these:
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Calling All Writers!!!!
Just finished reading Anne Lamott's book 'bird by bird' for the third time since I first read it back in college for an 'Advanced Composition' course. Anne wrote this book as if teaching her course and it reads as if she is teaching ideas for writing that novel or even just short little pieces poems to short stories. Writing is a lonely profession she says, but it is in how you see yourself as a writer one that just wants to write or one that sees only money for publication of their work. To be a writer one must want to write and be able to put aside some things such as a few chores that could wait for a while to sit down and write whatever. Anne says that using note cards and little pocket notebooks come in handy for various kinds of writing notes along with finding a writing community that could help you when feeling stuck. These are only two things but there are many more ideas to get from this book to make you write. Writers must be readers.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Taliban's Plan To Rule the World
While the turmoil seems to never end in the Middle East, the idea of the return of Al-Qaeda is getting more and more popular, since such a group has a historical ties with the Taliban that reached power in Afghanist in 2021. The dire situation that spells out the fate of the Afghan citizens in Taliban's regime rule hangs in the air with it bringing to mind the global setting of the day regardless of the distance.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in Critique
Third Grade
So, what about third grade? This is the year that we really started with the new math so to speak. We are now entering multiplication from the threes through the twelves, fractions that include mixed and improper. There is a new subject in social studies known as history which is mainly the colonies and a little of the American revolution, but really only a taste. It was also the first year that we as students had our first achievement tests to see how we were progressing. My first third grade teacher was named Mrs. Bellstrom who for reason it seemed did not seem to care to much about me, but she became a mother and was replaced by Mrs. Donley who did like me and she liked the students to help her with little classroom chores to improve responsibility for we were no longer little ones, but growing up.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Sunny Days
Sunny days keeping the clouds away.... Who remembers the children's program that started each show in this manner. It is a show that is still on that teaches young children their letters, numbers and even foreign language mainly Spanish. Now the program also shares many social issues as well to help learn about cultural diversity. There are many characters that range from a big bird to two friends, a grouch and a 'snuffaluggagus' as well a vampire.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Guardian Angel
Who believes in guardian angels? I am a believer for there have been many times that I have felt someone following me and there was no one there when I looked. There were a few times when I thought I seen someone who looked familiar but I knew it could not have been them for they were, for lack of a better word, DEAD. Guardian angels to me are angels that one may or may not see who seem to help make decisions or protect us from harm. One experience I had when swimming when I was younger and pushed off the dock into the creek for, I was little and did not know how to swim yet I felt like someone was pulling me up and over to the ladder.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Hey You Guys!!!!
Who remembers learning about phonics on a children's show known as 'The Electric Company"? Back in the seventies on PBS there was an educational show by this name that had famous actors like Rita Moreno and Morgan Freeman and a few others too. This was a show that taught us the rules of phonics and sounding out letters and words. There were fun skits live and animated throughout the show showing and telling each skill. There were lessons on blends as well as on hard and soft sounds. This show made learning to read fun. This was one show that I watched, I believe made me a reader for life for just see for now I am a book reviewer.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
