Monthly Archives: June 2016

Often, when signing my books, especially with children, but with adults also, I add the line “believe in yourself and miracles and follow your dreams”. The phrase might seem simple and easy but in reality it is often difficult for … Continue reading →

These past few weeks I have been fortunate to have been able to coach a young Russian youth how to surf. First off, I could hardly tell he wasn’t “American” because his English was so good. It actually makes me … Continue reading →

The events in Orlando this week were distressing to say the least and once again reminded me of how people treat people who are different from them. If you listen to children’s conversations regarding being different, they generally are comprised … Continue reading →

The above title comes from one of my favorite lines in the movie “Galaxy Quest”. The aliens the actors were helping had taken the quote from a line in the TV show they watched and thought was real life. While … Continue reading →

It all starts early in our lives. We’re told things like, “You’re too old to suck your thumb”, “You’re too old to play with dolls or toys”‘. “You’re too old to collect baseball cards” “You’re too old to play with crayons … Continue reading →