KJ Aartila
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Pet Sematary. Content Warning.
Do you like scary stories? This one – Pet Semetary by Stephen King – is pretty creepy! It deals with questions of death and dying and the possible consequences of bringing beings back to life! It’s creepy and scary and thought-provoking and sad, but somehow comforting at points. It’s classic Stephen King horror built on human personality traits.
By KJ Aartilaabout a year ago in BookClub
Bridge to Terabithia (and more)
We know that reading to/with our young children is a good practice for many reasons, including building a strong bond between parent and child, developing academic as well as emotional intelligence, encouraging critical thinking, etc. The problem parents often run into is running out of compelling stories to encourage a continued reading habit in kids as they grow beyond being read to and develop the skills to read books on their own.
By KJ Aartilaabout a year ago in BookClub
Labels and Their Limiting Effects
Labels and their Limiting Effects What’s in a name? Labels can be heavy and limiting. I think they are dispersed in an effort of giving the labeler a feeling of comfort and understanding (although not usually adequate.) I’m not good with that; I’m always tripping over calling myself “disabled” or “diseased” or “impaired” or ‘challenged” or even “differently abled.” I am not sick, and I am not struggling, I am often frustrated and annoyed and exhausted, but determined. So, I’ve decided to rename “it.” A re-branding, of sorts. Its new name is Pain in the A$$, or PITA for short. So, I’m going to take this Pita and make it a less-than part of my life, rather than succumbing to the overwhelming labels, which give me a sense of defeat. They seem to send the signal to myself and others that it’s time to just give-in, give-up, accept one’s fate. Nothing can be done. It’s time to adjust to a life of limitations and dependence. (Ummm, just no.)
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in BookClub
A Chicken in Every Pot. Top Story - April 2024.
A Chicken in Every Pot Our new additions! 3 Barred Rock, 2 Lavender Orpington First of all, let me say, I am not a fan of birds. I have had many traumatic run-ins with them throughout my life – from Quaker Parakeets (small parrots) to African Greys to Cockatiels – and many more. They have drawn blood and held me hostage. Being held hostage by a Quaker Parakeet is mighty embarrassing, but …
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Confessions
Day #13: Writing Challenge
CHALLENGE #1: OBJECT WRITING Day 13/14 “WHERE” Writing 5 minutes – “Suburban Swimming Pool” At the Community Pool. The blue water looks so refreshing on this steamy day as I stand on the edge, sucking up the courage to jump in. I don’t think I’ll jump. Not today.
By KJ Aartila2 years ago in Poets
