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I thought it would be fitting to talk about the characters who will be mentioned in our upcoming six day series that goes through the day after Christmas. This will be a delightful story called Mother Hubbard’s House Party, where Old Mother Hubbard invites ten children–all nursery rhyme characters–to visit for Christmas week. You may or … Continue reading Mother Hubbard’s House Party – A Beginner’s Guide to Mother Goose

This is one that was inspired by the music band called Jethro Tull. I wrote this when I was a teenager. I was listening to the album Passion Play a lot, and there is an interlude called “The Hare That Lost Its Spectacles”, which starts just the way this one does, although mine has a … Continue reading This Is the Story of the Frog That Lost Its Color!!!

This is a super exciting Kickstarter for 5 silent films. These films are literally 100 years old, made in 1917 and were sold as a package to theaters. If they reach their goal, they are going to transfer all of these to one dvd, making it possible to see the feature, two shorts, and two … Continue reading Kickstarter for 5 Silent Films

Ok, so I admit that the first band that I really loved was the Beatles. John was my favorite. When I discovered his writings, I thought he was so clever! Here is one that was inspired by the writing style of John Lennon. Small Sam One day, there was a small man who was very … Continue reading Small Sam

I’ve always liked to play around with the alphabet. This is one example of that! In the Classroom Aaron doesn’t understand the lesson. Brendon is hiding. Carla will not do her work. Donna kicked the teacher. Evan sits in the corner. Fran keeps yelling. Greta can’t find her pencil. Harry will not answer the question. … Continue reading In the Classroom

Silly poem I wrote. The Joke I’s telled him a joke, I’s seed him laugh too, But ‘twasn’t that funny An’ still laugh he do. He laugh an’ he laugh, But this thing is true, ‘Twasn’t that funny An’ still laugh he do. He giggle an’ giggle He say “hoohoohoo” I’s don’t remember the joke But … Continue reading The Joke

Florence LaBadie, lovingly nicknamed Fearless Flo, was born on April 27, 1888 to Marie Russ in New York. When she was three, her father died, and her mother was unable to take care of her, either because of mental instability or money, or both. No matter the reason, in 1891, Florence was adopted by the … Continue reading Florence LaBadie

Another from the little book I put together called Aunt Kitty’s Storybook. Truth In the Fog Sit down, my child, and I shall relate to you These facts, and everything is quite true. I’ll tell you the truth, as I have to folks before, And you shall know what’s real forever more. You may think … Continue reading Truth In the Fog

I wrote this poem. Please enjoy! The Day Is Gone, Yet It Is Not Night The day is gone, yet it is not night, Then I wonder when could it be? There is no light inside the sky, No dark is there to see. No dark, No dark I see no light. You must be … Continue reading The Day Is Gone, Yet It Is Not Night

  Sometimes the most interesting stars of the silent era are the ones who are the most elusive—the ones who seemed to just fall off the planet at some point, with not much information to be had on them. One such actor was a child actor named Roswell Buster Johnson. He was extremely popular for … Continue reading Roswell Buster Johnson