Working as a freelance writer and journalism teacher, Melinda Bradley has had many articles published both locally and on the web. She is currently writing a novel.
Oakville Schools are holding their annual Holiday Craft Fair today and tomorrow at Oakville High School. They have an abundance of booths this year, with both gyms filled as well as the commons. It is worth checking out. In order to participate, the crafters have to have hand-made items; nothing can be commercially mass produced. It is one of the larger craft fairs in the area. There seemed to be more jewelry than anything else; lots of bead work. Some of the other items were candles, Christmas decorations, flower arrangements and wreaths, baby items, and a lot of wall decorations. Gates open at 9am, and the parking lot fills quickly. My advice is to arrive early for premium parking.
While many people are aware of some of the larger areas of Missouri such as St. Louis and Springfield, and the tourist spots such as Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, any people are unaware of the beauty that lies tucked away in areas such as Missouri’s... Read More
Horns To Toes And In Between is a Sandra Boynton easy reader book. This sturdy board book consists of thirteen pages, each one discussing a variety of body parts from the unique characters created by Boynton. Horns To Toes And In Between begins, “Oh,... Read More
If you are looking for a great sappy/feel good movie, then you should watch Return to Me. Directed by Bonnie Hunt, it is a romance with a happy ending, but how they get to that ending is long with many twists The main stars in Return to Me are David... Read More
I used to not use hand sanitizer. I had read that too much use of an anti-bacterial anything is a bad thing, because it reduces good bacteria, etc., and makes a person more prone to illness in the long run. That was before I began using Germ-X original... Read More
When my now 12 and 14 year old boys were small, before they were in school, I stayed home with them. Now that I have a son who is struggling to keep his bipolar disorder in check, I have opted to again be home for a time. Some people like to... Read More
I am currently on the phone with the live conference call with CEO, Michael Sherrod, Examiner.com. Here we go ... I am hearing that examiners have only been in existence since April of this year. Talk is that examiners have been... Read More
One of the best gifts for a reader is the Shannara series by author Terry Brooks. Many people compare him to Tolkien; I like Brooks better. His best novel is also his first one -- The Sword of Shannara, which was written back in 1983. This book is standard... Read More
The Pitted Olive, the dream of Mike and Melissa Holmes, has officially closed its doors. The once quaint little restaurant with its lovely patio seating has closed its doors. No more Thai noodles and Pitted Olive Greek salad or Grilled Portabella... Read More
Book #1: Patricia Polacco’s book entitled Mrs. Katz and Tush is one of a strange friendship. Mrs. Katz is a widow living alone. Larnel is her neighbor, and Tush is the abandoned kitten that no one wants However, Larnel convinces Mrs. Katz to take... Read More