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My thoughts on art, books & life.

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A Tribute to Don Aslett

RIP Don Aslett (A tribute from one of your fans). Working Title: How I won a FREE TOILET and got TRICKED into cleaning Bathrooms. Don, you brought a lot of good clean fun to the world and will be greatly missed. I met Don once and only once as a 4-H kid with my club...

Book Review! Beyond the Mapped Stars by Rosalyn Collings Eves

Book Review! Beyond the Mapped Stars by Rosalyn Collings Eves

What I love about Beyond the Mapped Stars, is that it doesn’t hide the truth. Eves uncovers so many of the hard-to-confront truths about Mormonism in a blend of contemporary and historical fiction that speaks from a place of knowing and feeling these sometimes difficult truths herself.

Comics and Children’s books

Comics and Children’s books

The world of Comics and Children’s books is fascinating. On the surface they seem so simple- especially children’s books. Have you ever tried to distill an important thought to 500 words or less? It’s harder than it sounds.

Duck Duck Donkey

Duck Duck Donkey

Do you ever feel like you can't quite get your ducks in a row? I know I've felt a bit like a 'donkey' a time or two. This fun illustration will help you look at the bright side of life and remind you that it's okay to be different. D is for Different. And Donkey. And...