It’s a cold, foggy day on the battlefield. Henry Flemming enlisted as a teenager with romantic ideas of what serving in the military would be like. But now, faced with the reality of war and fearing defeat, he deserts his company. Embarrassed by his lack of bravery and desperate to make up for it when … Continue reading The Red Badge of Courage
Big corporations have been filing for bankruptcy lately – Bed, Bath and Beyond, Virgin Orbit, and Tuesday Morning to name a few. But not all companies who actually file or come close to it fail. The difference is how leadership moves to change their corporations and pivot the team culture and activities. That change cannot … Continue reading Communication for Change Management
If you grew up in the ‘00’s, you know Jessica Simpson. From pop music darling to Daisy Duke to reality TV, Jessica’s face was everywhere – including tabloid magazines. When Jessica’s marriage to another pop music star failed, she suddenly found herself the target of rumor and paparazzi attention that cast a negative light on … Continue reading Movie Star: They always say they’re single
New Release Tuesday is back again! Today's list is short, but there are some great books! What are you bringing home today? A Song and a Prayer by Loretta Lynn and Kim McLean - several country music legends have books coming out in 2023, but Loretta's is the only posthumous release planned. This book of … Continue reading New Release Tuesday – 5/23/23
Maddie is cooking in the kitchen while her dad is watching television in the other room. With the help of a medical caretaker, she has been her father’s sole support for the past few years – she works in an office to support them, fixes meals, and puts him to bed. Her mother is back … Continue reading Maame
Linus Baker is good at being a case worker. He evaluates foster homes for a government agency and determines if they meet standards. He turns in thorough reports, and his desk is kept clean. He keeps to himself both at work and at home and is as happy as a single guy with a cat, … Continue reading The House in the Cerulean Sea
Time for new books! Today sees the launch of a great biography, some interesting fictions, and great kids books. What are you picking up today? King: A Life by Jonathan Eig - this is the first biography of MLK Jr. to be released in decades. Eig uses the recently declassified FBI files for this look … Continue reading New Release Tuesday – 5/16/23
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, aunties and parents' friends who acted as second moms, and all the foster moms and guardians who have acted as moms for even a few days. I am so honored to have so many great moms in my life and to be a mom to some awesome kiddos … Continue reading Happy Mothers’ Day!
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen might not be a name you know well…but The Red Baron probably is. This German pilot was as well known for arial victories as he was for his plane’s signature paint scheme. In an era where most soldiers were only trained on close combat, The Red Baron and pilots like … Continue reading The Red Baron
Happy New Release Tuesday!! There are some great new reads hitting shelves today - too many to list! I've included just a handful of our favorites below! Wild Dances by William Lee Adams - this is one of our highly anticipated releases for 2023! Written by Eurovision exepert and journalist William Adams, this story recounts … Continue reading New Release Tuesday – 5/9/23
