Things That Make Me Zen & Genki
To really participate, fully, in my own little blogosphere, I thought it appropriate to share some of the things that make me zen and genki. (If you aren’t familiar with what zen and genki mean, you...
View ArticleJan Berenstain, Co-Creator of The Berenstain Bears, Dies at 88
Jan Berenstain, co-creator of the one of the worlds most enduring children’s series, The Berenstain Bears, has died at the age of 88. Jan and her husband, Stan (who passed away in 2005) drew...
View ArticleOne Marvelous Month & Some Moolah for the Writers Out There (Grant Info)
My oh my, how time flies when you’re having fun! Today marks the one month anniversary of Zen and Genki launching, publicly. And what a marvelous month it has been! I want to take this opportunity to...
View ArticleWith Thanks For Many “Wild Rumpuses”, Rest in Peace, Maurice Sendak (Author...
The world of Children’s Literature lost a giant today. Maurice Sendak, author and illustrator of the iconic, “Where the Wild Things Are” passed away at 83, after suffering complications from a stroke....
View ArticlePics of the Week 8: Book Rug,Green Eclipse, All American Girl, One Bitty...
It’s that time again: Friday’s Pics of the Week! Before diving into this week’s goodies, I’d like to extend a big ol’ warm welcome to anyone new to Zen and Genki: WELCOME! Such a pleasure to have you...
View ArticlePics of the Week 12: Broccoli Purse, Bench Of Thought, Dream Within A Dream,...
*** Happy, healthy Friday, Buckaroos! It’s POTW time again. I hope you enjoy this particular installment because I had a ball putting it together. As always, if you have a moment, please vote on your...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Oz! My Love Affair & The Brand New Trailer for Oz The...
I’m a Wizard of Oz freak. I admit it. A freak with a capital “F”. Not the type to worry loved ones. I don’t hoard memorabilia, name children (or pets) after Oz characters or have any Oz-inspired...
View ArticleFor The Artists Among You: Fahrenheit 451 Contest…and Ray Bradbury in His...
I’ve got one splendiddly-rriffic contest to share. (Worry not, Ray Bradbury in his tighty whities is up in a few.) If you’re a graphic artist, old fashioned artist, writer, appreciator of literature or...
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