Generation Clean

I have a friend named Marilyn who is a professional story teller. I think that is just about the coolest job there is. She has such a talent. I believe it is a real blessing to be able to tell a story that is meaningful, interesting, imaginative, and teaches something. Entertainment is often noisy and visually over-stimulating, so it is a relief to quietly sit and listen to a story being told or read. And if there is beautiful artwork to go with it, that makes it even better!  Marilyn recommended that I look at  Barefoot Books , and I'm so glad she recommended it!   The next time I'm in Massachusetts I would love to go experience their studio with my kids. Their website is wonderful, and even offers podcasts featuring some of their stories, which are great for older children who are able to focus a little more and use their imaginations to create the pictures in their heads. For younger children, there are also some fun videos featuring book illustrations and songs. M

What is a Hero? A hero is a person of distinguished   courage   or   ability,   admired   for   his  brave   deeds   and  noble   qualities. A hero is a person   who   is   regarded   as   a model   or  ideal. A hero is someone who helps other people, or helps to make other people's lives better.   A hero is a person who tries to make the world a better place.   A hero is a person who does something that is more than what is expected. A hero is someone that doesn't do something for his or her own problems but for the benefit of others. A hero is a person that doesn't want to be a hero just to be famous.  sources:  dictionary.com  and  thinkquest.org "Hero In You" by KSM Here is a fun song to keep you heroes going: KSM - Hero In You Powered by  mp3skull.com Kids Are Heroes Kids are Heroes is an inspirational website that shows ways children are being heroes right now, and ways you can get involved in being

Zooey Deschanel Some songs I heard recently and have added to my Clean Music List : Oldies: Lets Twist Again  -Chubby Checker Higher and Higher  -Jackie Wilson The Way You Do the Things You Do  -The Temptations My Girl  -The Temptations This doesn't count as an Oldie, does it? Crazy Little Thing Called Love  -Queen A Newbie: So Long - Zooey Deschanel 3 free songs I downloaded from Amazon: Infomercial Ringtone Wild Bear (Yes or No Song) -Mister Doak The Bell Medley