by Dennis Etzel Jr. I noticed that PBS Kids is featuring a cartoon version voiced by previous National Poet Laureate Billy Collins on Martha Speaks during the first week of April, acknowledging National Poetry Month. As a poet myself, I know the power of language, and how it helps people to express themselves. So what better way … Continue Reading
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Ideas for how to keep kids active this winter They’ve placed the couch cushions into a mound at one end of the room and are running full speed to throw their bodies into it. They’ve played every Wii game 8,000 times and are developing facial tics. And placing that second batch of play-doh cupcakes into … Continue Reading
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Songs about Turtles, Wolves, and Stan the Man When I was looking for something to review in this space, I came across an artist I had never heard of, and I bet you haven’t either. Having a bit of a challenging surname myself, I have a soft spot for people with long, funny names. (He … Continue Reading
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I’m going to tell you to turn your oven on. Don’t worry – it’s only for about 12 minutes! And when you’re done baking the scones, you can wash these barely sweet fluffy cushions of blueberry goodness down with a big glass of ice cold lemonade. This is your weekend morning this summer, and all … Continue Reading
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by Cale Herreman So, why not just get a Raffi album? Why have a bunch of country music artists record his most well-known songs? Well, because it sounds pretty good. Tribute albums from various artists can sometimes be disjointed, with jarring transitions from song to song. Here, though, Raffi’s songs are so bright and winning, … Continue Reading
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by Cale Herreman Do Fun Stuff is a compilation that lives up to its name. It is a bunch of songs that bound along with youthful joy, then with the more quiet moments even the young can have. And, with the exception of one song, it should be enjoyable to parents, too. This CD put … Continue Reading
a+e, cd reviews, music 0 CommentsThe World Bird Sanctuary will be performing five raptor awareness shows this weekend at the Topeka Zoological Park. The shows, entitled “Raptor Awareness,” are free-flight bird shows featuring various birds of prey including owls, hawks, falcons, and a bald eagle. Naturalists will educate guests on various raptors and as well as how to identify a … Continue Reading
cd reviews 0 CommentsIt’s Spring? Yes, it’s Spring! We’re thanking our lucky stars we made it through that nasty winter relatively unscathed. And we’re also rejoicing that we’ll have a new issue of XYZ to share with you, our dear readers, in the week of March 21. Take a moment now to sign up for our direct mailing … Continue Reading
cd reviews 0 CommentsOK Go One could raise the question, what business is OK Go in? The music business, in which they craft energetic pop-rock? Or the video business, in which they periodically bring the internet to a halt and get people asking, “Is this for real?” Their music is all right. Fuzzy guitars, and few sharp edges. … Continue Reading
cd reviews 0 CommentsWhere to pick up a copy of the Winter 2010-11 issue of XYZ Magazine We will begin distributing to advertisers Wednesday Dec. 29 and should have them all hit by Thursday Dec. 30. Our distribution staff plans to have XYZ at all the locations below by January 7, 2010. Advertisers/business partners: Stormont-Vail Health Care – … Continue Reading
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Tesa, age 12
Tesa would like to have a forever home with a huge yard and other children to play with. Tesa enjoys gardening with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and piano; she likes making up her own songs. When Tesa grows up she would like to become a nurse. She will need encouragement & a family who will be patient and show her that she is valued.
To learn more about adoption visit adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Tesa’s case number is CH-5510.
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