Everyone loves Uggie, the sweet little Jack Russell in The Artist.  He’s a great dog.  I was entirely charmed by him in the movie.  On the other hand, I have known some terrific Jack Russell dogs in person and a few others that were…..not so great.  Terriers can be tough to own.  They are famously “game” and ready to go after things.  My brother once had to fish his Jack off a pool cover with a pool net before a …

I love Stephen King’s work.  When has there ever been a more creative, compelling, interesting author than King?  I came across him, as many people did, long ago when he wrote Carrie.  I’ve been with him ever since.  In some ways, he reminds me of Woody Allen….he keeps going, keeps producing, and keeps vital. I confess as I’ve gotten older he tires me out a little.  Maybe it’s a bit like eating.  When we’re younger we can eat like goats, …

This is a review of Finding Somewhere, published in VOYA, a magazine for young adult librarians.  Hope you can read it.  I had trouble making it large enough….