Author Archives: madelynruth@yahoo.com

Pumpkin time

Posted on November 1, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the crispness in the night air. I love hanging out with neighbors and the fact that when you run into them on the street, one of them might be dressed up … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidaze | Tagged | 6 Comments

Drive

Posted on October 22, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

A tribute to my car, the one I bought brand new and paid for myself, when I got my first real job, the one that received its fatal diagnosis two months ago ($1,800 to repair it), the one that stayed … Continue reading →

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Switching muses

Posted on October 20, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I’m still working under the theory that creativity — even (or especially) a different type of creativity than you normally mine — begets more creativity. Maybe that’s my excuse for playing the guitar when I’m clearly not getting any better. … Continue reading →

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This Little Piggy

Posted on August 24, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Today is release day for Laurel Snyder’s Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher. I’m excited about this book for a number of reasons. One, of course, is that it’s a wonderful book. (Humor + heart + Judaism – … Continue reading →

Posted in judaism, kidlit, music | 2 Comments

Another musical welcome…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Clearly this blog went on vacation along with me, but I had to come back this week to welcome two new books. Today is the official release date for If Trouble Don’t Kill Me, the true story of musical brothers … Continue reading →

Posted in kidlit, music, world domination | 2 Comments