Iditarod Trail, 1925: The Serum Run (Part III)
Leonhard Seppala and His Lead Dog, Togo Getting the diphtheria antitoxin to Nome the fastest way possible was paramount. The […]
Book Reviews, Children, Health, History
Book Reviews, Children, Health, History
Iditarod Trail, 1925: The Serum Run (Part II)
Diphtheria has now been largely eradicated in developed countries. In the US, for example, preschool children typically receive multiple doses
Book Reviews, Children, Environment, Health, History, Movies
Iditarod Trail, 1925: The Serum Run
It’s almost August in Arkansas. That means it’s hot and the air is so heavy and stands so still I
News, Politics
Bush’s Approval Ratings Hit an All-Time Low
In May President Bush’s job approval ratings, at an average of 30%, hit the lowest of any president in a
Isabelle Allende’s El Zorro: A Book Review
I confess I have superhero ambitions. I am attracted to anyone having the fashion sense and BMI to pull off
Grammar
Apoplectic Over Apostrophes
Recently I embarked upon a rant. It was not a particularly unique rant, at least not to me. It is
Creative Writing, Fiction, Philosophy, Science Fiction/Fantasy
A Trick of the Tail
“Katie, you’re supposed to be drawing a picture of your friend!” Emily’s voice was a shrill, plaintive, tattle-tale whine that
Children, Philosophy, Politics
Pay It Forward
Am I conservative in my world views? Am I liberal? I am conservative when it comes to my money and
Arkansas, Environment, Health, Travel
Confessions of a White Wench
Tragic factoid about this Wench of Aramink: her skin is so pale it’s translucent, and she’s never had a
Conversations With Children, History, Travel
Pieces of Eight – YARRRRR!
Since we’re at the beach, topics related to the beach are naturally the topics of discussion. (Imagine that!) Jack and