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Welcome to my blog. I will post whatever I am working on, whether it be a creative writing piece, random blip that has made my day, or an opinion I would like to share with the world. I hope that you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy writing!

All ideas are my original work. I do not take credit for work that is not mine. I may borrow pieces such as comics, definitions, or quotations, but will never pass someone else’s work off as my own; I will either credit their source or make it clear that I am not their author. I merely use these as either bouncing boards from which my own ideas can take off, or wish to share something that I found worth repeating.


Remember, today is not simply something to get through, but something to treasure. So smile and enjoy it!!!

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Thumper's Hospital Adventure

"Thumper's Hospital Adventure" is a children's book which introduces kids to common cancer terms and the hospital through a comforting perspective (a toy animal).


https://www.amazon.com/Thumpers-Hospital-Adventure-Katie-Vandrilla/dp/1729744540/
"Thumper's Hospital Adventure" follows Thumper, a toy bunny, as he goes on a daring journey through the children's hospital in search of his best friend, Katie.  The two are tragically separated moments after Katie is diagnosed with cancer (leukemia), but Thumper will stop at nothing until he is by her side once more. 

All proceeds of this book benefit Make-A-Wish®.

You can follow Thumper and all of his adventures on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter @ThumperExplores.  "Thumper's Hospital Adventure" is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle edition.


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Other Sites Around London

London Bridge

Bubbleology

Leicester Square

Somerset House

Tower of London

The tide of the Thames is incredible!

Beautiful skyline

Somerset House

Harrods

Love the old Tube Stations

Borough Market (had a very lovely brownie here!)

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Hollywood Vampires - Foxwoods, CT 5/20/2018


The Hollywood Vampires was a celebrity drinking club formed in the 1970s by Alice Cooper.  In 2015, Cooper formed a super group (named after the club) with Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. Their first album “Hollywood Vampires,” was released on September 11.

Cooper, Depp, and Perry toured in 2016, and are currently on their world tour of 2018 (with hopefully another album to be released after they finish). 

I saw them in Atlantic City in 2016, and at Foxwoods (CT) this month.  It is incredible to see such talented musicians, having a blast together, doing what they love.  It'd be great if they toured again in another two years!  I could keep watching them perform.

Below are a few songs from the show ("People Who Died," "Heroes," "School's Out," "Dead Drunk Friends," "Bad as I am," and part of "The Boogieman Surprise"), and photos I managed to take.







Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Saint Paul Cathedral

The architecture in London is breath taking.  Saint Paul Cathedral is another building I can't get enough of.








Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Tower Bridge

This is my favorite bridge in the entire world.  I can never take enough pictures of it, even though I already have so many.

I waited so long to see it open.

Here is Tower bridge during the day, evening, open, and the exhibit.










Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Stonehenge

As much as I love the City of London, I thought it was about time I saw some of the other sights England has to offer...At least a day trip or two.






Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

House of MinaLima - Harry Potter Hidden Gem

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you need to go here!

London is full of incredible museums.  I recently discovered this free museum, called the House of MinaLima.

It is a shop and exhibition of the graphic art of the Harry Potter films, along with other MinaLima work. 

It is 3 floors (not handicap accessible), and open every day from 12-7 pm.

They are located at: 26 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 5DE