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Comment on Resume wordle by Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:29:33 +0000

Very delayed comment, but just seeing this now. I never thought about putting my resume up through Wordle before. Very neat. It’s definitely helpful in seeing what words are mentioned a lot and how that could look to those reading it. Awesome idea. Hope everything’s going well!

Comment on Go Ask Alice by kasia

kasia — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:44:33 +0000

Thanks for the honest review. I will NOT checking out this book as it seems like a waste of time. What are your suggestions for good books on drug abuse for teens?

Comment on To Kill A Mockingbird by natilia

natilia — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:06:35 +0000

I love the story. And I missed the character like Jem and Atticus when I finished reading the book. Wondering what will become to these characters if there is continuity to the story. I think the whole idea of the story is to treat other people equally regardless of their skin color and standard of living. And also not to harm the animals.
This book was inspired by the life experiences of the author. It’s worth reading

Comment on About Beth Ringsmuth Stolpman by Ronald Stolpman

Ronald Stolpman — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:34:34 +0000

Beth: Where do you come from? I am a 69 year old man with a wife and three children. My Stolpman ancestors (Prussian) are from Rosen, MN. My father’s name was Bernard Stolpman and his father was Marcus Stolpman. Are you part of the Victor Stolpman group from St. Cloud.

There are Stolpman’s in St. Cloud that are in my wider family. The male in the St. Cloud family was Wilfred (Bud) Stolpman (deceased). He left 4 children: Rick, Kathy, Jeanne, and Paula. A fifth child died in childhood. Do you know them?

I have 3 children: David, Jennifer and Sarah. They all live in Minneapolis. David is a physician, Jennifer is a marketing manager with General Mills, and Sarah is a patent attorney. They are all married. I have 5 grandchildren.

Please let me know where you fit into the Stolpman diaspora.

Thanks, Ron Stolpman

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Comment on The Hobbit by bethrs

bethrs — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:51:29 +0000

I would definitely give this to girls or boys, but in that 12 to 13 year old range. I remember picking this up as a 12 year old, and it was too long for my attention span, but I was open to enjoying it at that age. Now, I enjoy some sci-fi/fantasy elements in books, but this just wasn’t for me. :/

Comment on The Hobbit by Kayjay

Kayjay — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:42:39 +0000

Wow, I must be a 12-13 year old boy. Okay, maybe not. It’s true that I love Tolkein, but I haven’t reread The Hobbit as much as I have The Lord of the Rings. If you’re not a big sci-fi reader, then Tolkein might not be the best starting point, but don’t discourage girls from reading this. Just because you didn’t like it doesn’t mean there aren’t girls who will. I don’t think that I’m the only exception to the rule. So keep an open mind when making recommendations.

Comment on Go Ask Alice by Kayjay

Kayjay — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:35:04 +0000

Did you find the voice unrealistic for a teen? It seemed way to forced to me. Also it read like a bad After School Special. It felt like the author was trying to scare teens straight. You’re right in saying that it fails in this. If you get the opportunity the movie of this book features William Shatner and Andy Griffith. I think that pretty much says it all.

Comment on Lisa, Bright and Dark by bethrs

bethrs — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:42:03 +0000

Nice!! I didn’t really think about it, since they were very well-drawn characters, but you’re right.

Comment on Let the Hurricane Roar by Cheryl Malandrinos

Cheryl Malandrinos — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:46:21 +0000

I’ve read this book, and between this one and “Free Land”–which is also by Lane–I prefer “Let the Hurricane Roar”. I think it’s curious that Rose did not give Charles and Caroline last names in the book, but she did to the other characters.

Since you mentioned the ongoing controversy about Rose’s contribution to the “Little House” books, I don’t know if you would be interested in reading “Ghost in the Little House” by William Holtz. The author’s intention is to prove that Lane co-wrote the books. I did a rather extensive review of Holtz’s book as I read it because I held off reading his book for so long because I wanted to approach it with an open mind.

But just as Holtz attempts to convince readers that Rose should be credited as co-author, LIW biographer John E. Miller provides evidence in his books that makes it seem unlikely that Rose did anything other than edit the books.

I’m glad you enjoyed “Let the Hurricane Roar”. It does have that “Little House” feel to it that lets you feel like you’re in familiar territory.

Cheryl