Tag Archives: Bullying

Why yes, I did write a book once…

Posted on March 8, 2023 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

And I haven’t mentioned it here for quite some time, probably years. So I recently figured, why not do some shameless self promotion?  So yes, I did write a book once. The Passport To The Wall is a middle grade … Continue reading →

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Bridge to Terabithia is Simply Excellent

Posted on July 26, 2017 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

For a long long time, I had many many classic books on my To Read Someday List. Some, like Black Beauty or A Wrinkle In Time, were okay. Others, like The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, were disappointments. And then I … Continue reading →

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The Annotated The Passport To The Wall, Part 10, Chapters 44 to 47

Posted on September 24, 2014 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Annotations! Bullet points! Fun! Already covered the start of the idea, and who ILONA is, Chapters 1 to 4, Chapters 5 to 13, Chapters 14 to 21, Chapters 22 to 29, Chapters 30 to 35, Chapters 36 to 39, and … Continue reading →

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Bullying Blubber

Posted on October 23, 2013 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

So this year I discovered Judy Blume with Are you there God? It’s me Margaret.  Yes, I know, only decades after the rest of the world. With this realization I finally moved onto conquering more of her book list, and … Continue reading →

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Three Random Thoughts On Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Posted on December 2, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

Back in 1964 a classic was born, one that everyone remembers, starring one plucky reindeer.  I am of course talking about Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. The Story Rudolph is a fun little reindeer who has a nose that glows, … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix The Film: Prelude To War

Posted on September 18, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

After the sluggishness of Goblet, Harry is back in fine form and waiting very impatiently for the war with Voldemort.  But first  to survive all the subterfuge thrust onto his life by small minded bureaucrats.  So now we plunge headlong … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: To Speak The Truth With Bravery

Posted on September 17, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

We are over half way through the wonderfully amazing Harry Potter series, and from this point onwards every book is almost universally great.  The war is brewing and Harry is getting ready for Voldemort.  But only if he can survive … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire The Film: The Beginning Of Terror

Posted on September 16, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

All the difficulties I had with the book are of course present here in the film.  And it is all compounded by squishing over 700 pages of J.K. into what really should have been two movies.  It is Harry Potter, … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: He’s Back!!

Posted on September 15, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

J.K. follows up her first mature story with a bit of a departure to the past.  One last shout-out to a young child’s story, but at over 700 pages, she stretches this jaunt to previous elements somewhat too long.  Thankfully … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With Jack Briglio From Growing Up Enchanted

Posted on August 30, 2012 by scoopsmentalpropaganda

And yes we talked about Dragons!! Back earlier this summer I rhapsodized about the kids graphic novel Growing Up Enchanted, written by Jack Briglio and drawn by Alex Serra.  Our mutual friend Murd from Comic Geek Speak introduced us at … Continue reading →

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