What becomes of bullies when they grow up?

If you know me, you'll know how much I enjoy reading. I'll read anything; fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, etc. I read for two reasons. One is for entertainment, the other is for knowledge. My most favorite reads will combine the two.

Because of my interest I'm always searching for something new. On the internet this morning I read a Washington Post review of "WHIPPING BOY The Forty-Year Search for my Twelve-Year-Old Bully" by Allen Kurzweil.

Bullying is in the news lately but certainly is not new. It has been around for a long time. Like most everyone, I've been subjected to bullying in my life but I'll leave that subject for another time.

I found this book review interesting. After reading the review, I'll not read the book. It seems too much of this non-fiction book is not about the title. The reviewer however pointed to a condensed version of the story published by The New Yorker last November.

If you have any interest in the topic you might enjoy this. The conclusion I came to surprised me. If you are able to add a comment below please do so. I'd like to know what you think.
Newyorker Magazine "The Whipping Boy"

Recycling boxes from the pantry!

A new semester of crafting started today. Our instructor sent a message asking us to bring empty boxes from our cupboards - the more colorful the better.

My selection of boxes

She demonstrated the craft. Create a bird using the cardboard and other misc paper by ripping the paper; then hot gluing them piece by piece.

I started with the "Softasilk" Cake Flour Box

After making a body we inserted some stiff wire to use for legs.

Only one toe so far on this bird.

More ripped cardboard and paper to make tail feathers and a head.

Here's my finished bird: I think his toes are too small though - he keeps falling down!

Carol's bird named "Determined!"

We are talking about continuing this project by making a platform of some type for our birds. Check back next week to see what we came up with.


Here is a collage of most of the birds made by the crafters: