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April 15, 2013

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work at a museum?

I interviewed Cybil Huff who works demonstrator, actor and facilitator at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  Cybil has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education.

April 14, 2013

Kids shouldn’t be afraid to draw. Even if you don’t become a professional artist you will have one of the best hobbies for the rest of your life.

     I love to draw and want to learn how improve my skills and I know that many others would like to know the secrets of drawing too.

April 11, 2013

Did you ever think that your interests as a child would turn into your career?

I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Spangler who is a regular guest on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and appears weekly on Channel 9 News as the “Science Guy.

April 9, 2013

Do you want to have fun and learn lots too?

Anita Yasuda’s Explore books make learning really fun!  “Explore Simple Machines: With 25 Great Projects” would be enjoyed most by kids who enjoy understanding how things wor

April 7, 2013

A fun local place to go, where there is lots of money, is the Denver MInt

 

April 6, 2013

Have you ever wondered if your dream career would ever become a reality?

It was a pleasure to interview “Dr.

March 14, 2013

Only three weeks since release, and this book is still bestselling author of New York Times!

March 3, 2013

Have you ever wanted to read a book that keeps you in suspense and that takes you to a different planet? Well, The Fairy Godmother Academy: Trinity’s Book is the right book for you.

The Fairy Godmother Academy is a very enchanting book by Jan Bozarth.

February 12, 2013

A person’s childhood can be vital to a healthy development, and those with a poor upbringing will often not have enough motivation to become successful and move on from their younger years. “A poor boy gets caught for drug possession and goes to jail; end of story,” author Jimmy Baca relays about his childhood. However, his time in prison is actually only the beginning of a successful journey in poetry and writing.

A person’s childhood can be vital to a healthy development, and those with a poor upbringing will often not have enough motivation to become successful and move on from their younger years.

February 10, 2013

Comics are action-packed learning tools!

Bob McLeod, an artist/cartoonist for Marvel and DC Comics Spiderman, Batman and X-Men for 40 years, knows just how to engage reluctant readers as shown during his Colorado Council International Rea

February 10, 2013

Get enthusiastic about writing and reading nonfiction with Seymour Simon!

Seymour Simon, author of nearly 300 science books for kids, was a hit at the Colorado Council International Reading Association (CCIRA) Author’s Luncheon titled, “It Was a Dark and Stor

January 17, 2013

An interview with the Director of Mexican Rodeo Operations, Leon Vick.

The Mexican Rodeo is very interesting and exciting. Recently, Leon Vick explained what he does in his job, and how it all works. Leon is the Director of Mexican Rodeo Operations.

January 14, 2013

Who ever thought that poultry can be fun?

I didn't know much about Colorado poultry until a recent visit to the National Western Stock Show! There were chickens, peacocks, turkeys, and hens.

January 14, 2013

Now, THAT’S dedication!

At the Denver Stock show, I was fortunate enough to interview Donna Devine that is chair of the volunteers.  As the only Volunteer Chair, she is very busy pairing partners up with various jobs

January 14, 2013

The superbowl of livestock shows, that is!

What do you do during your spare time? Read? Watch TV? You’re probably not training a 900 pound calf.

December 27, 2012

I spaced out at The Wildlife Experience's Winter Sky Campfire event and you could too!

It was a blast spacing out at The Wildlife Experience’s “Winter Sky Campfire” event!   Before his presentation, I interviewed Win Pendleton, PhD.

December 22, 2012

There are many different Christmas traditions in the Filipino culture and all over the world!

One of the many traditions in the Filipino culture is the "parol" (or lantern). The parol was created by an artisan named Francisco Estanislao in 1928, and is used during the Christmas season.

November 24, 2012

Legos and education? When did that happen?

At the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) conference in Denver, there were many exhibits, but the one that interested me the most was the Legos Education.

November 6, 2012

John Flanagan, author of the well known Rangers Apprentice series, recently published the third book in his companion series, The Brotherband Chronicles.

November 3, 2012

Deborah Ellis is a humanitarian and author 0f many books about the true victims of the turmoil in the Middle East, the women and children.

October 16, 2012

Do you always have left over Halloween candy? Help our troops and get rid of it with the Halloween candy buy-back program.

Halloween is a holiday that kids love. Dressing up in an awesome costume and filling up a bag or bucket of candy is fun, but think about your teeth! Here are some tips from Dr.

September 30, 2012

Mile High Squash is an after school college access program that was formed in 2008. It helps students with their homework and being fit. Let me explain what Squash is and no, it’s not about the vegetable. Squash is a fast paced racquet game similar to Racquet Ball. The difference is that Squash is played with a longer racquet and a smaller ball and a smaller court.

Mile High Squash is an after school college access program that was formed in 2008. It helps students with their homework and being fit.

September 9, 2012

I could see the large crowd before I entered the 16th street mall in civic center park, downtown. Even in the sweltering heat, I could feel the energy and see the excitement on their faces.

September 6, 2012

Everyone has pictured a clear, sparkling lake with a background of mountain cliffs, a perfect shoreline for picnics, and the sun shining down, warming up the Earth. This imaginative picture is reality, if you know where to find it.
 

Everyone has pictured a clear, sparkling lake with a background of mountain cliffs, a perfect shoreline for picnics, and the sun shining down, warming up the Earth.