This morning I Skyped with about twenty wonderful 7th graders from Cypress Lake Middle School in Ft. Myers, Florida to answer questions about “Peak.” Their librarian, Dana Thomas is an old friend and a recipient of the 2009 I Love My Librarian Award sponsored by the ALA, New York Times, […]
This is going to be a bit of a hodge podge of things from south of the boarder, with a lot of photos at the end, which will probably not make sense to many of your…but for those who have been down here, you’ll be able to figure out most […]
Our temporary rental does not have internet (although it does have “real” electricity). The past two mornings (early) I’ve had to drive a few miles down the road to the pool (where they have internet) for Skype visits at schools in Texas. The students had wonderful questions, and there was […]
I was at two schools today in Cabot, Arkansas near Little Rock. Southside Elementary with Melissa Wilson where I spoke to K thru 4th grade. And Cabot Middle School South with Stephanie Collins speaking to 5th and 6th grade. Both wonderful schools with outstanding librarians. I’ve fallen right back into […]
I’m putting together a rather long post from the Sea of Cortez, but while you’re waiting I though you might like to read this wonderful email from Julia R., 13, from Mesa, Arizona. Thanks Julia. You’re the exactly the kind of reader I write for. Dear Mr.Smith, Hello there Roland! […]
It’s getting colder down here, especially in the mornings. The past couple of days it’s only gotten into the mid-sixties. I know, I know… I’ve seen the weather reports for the U.S. It’s probably a lot warmer down here than where you are, and that’s one of the reasons […]
Arrived in Mexico last night after about 15 hours of travel. It’s beautiful down here, warm, and quiet. I tried for two hours to set up the wireless router I hauled down here and failed. Marie took over and had it up and running in less than 10 minutes. This […]
I’m happy to be 58 today. I was also happy to be 57, 56, 55, 40, 22…etc. Sent out some sample chapters from a novel I’m working on this morning, which is always a good thing to do on your birthday. And Marie has made what looks to be a […]
We’re up North at Niki and Derek’s with grandson’s #3 and #4. I certainly have a lot to be thankful for and I hope you do too… But I think Thanksgiving should be a daily ritual, not a yearly event. I don’t mean the turkey, and stuffing, and cranberry sauce. […]
