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Judith Allen
Billy Bug's Secret
August 22, 2012
In which we discover Billy Bug's secret, learn why kitchen gadgets are so handy in chasin' a dream and how cowbells and mouse traps can save the day.Billy Bug had a little corner in the back of the chicken coop where nobody could see ... Read more »
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A Good Nap Is Hard to Find
August 10, 2012
In which we meet Uncle Adam, learn about Grandpa's hidden power and tiptoe around the situation.Our Millie used to say there is no such thing as too many naps, and when the world starts getting you down there's nothing better than closing your eyes ... Read more »
Hair Net Surprise
April 12, 2012
In which we meet Miz Lottie, visit the school cafeteria and find some surprises at the Heavenly Revival and Supper on the Grounds.Our Millie used to say that sometimes it's the little things in life that hold it all together, but you don't know ... Read more »
Billy Bug's Plan Goes Wrong
March 31, 2012
In which a plan goes terribly wrong, Billy Bug is left hanging and Our Millie saves the day.Our Millie used to say that sometimes you fall into a good situation and can't see it 'cause you are lookin' on the other side of the ... Read more »
Blue Suede Shoes and Thunderbirds
January 30, 2012
In which we have dreams of what may be, live life as it is and pet a purry cat.Our Millie used to say that dreamin' ain't all it's cracked up to be if it stops you from livin' and real life's not so bad ... Read more »
Ear Hair Summer
January 5, 2012
In which we meet Grandpa, confront a hairy situation and Our Millie is left with more questions than answers.Our Millie used to say that sometimes there are just too many things to try to figure out and the summer of Grandpa's ear hair was ... Read more »
Our Millie and Bunty
December 22, 2011
In which we look back with fondness and fear at an ungrateful Bunty, learn a lesson in love and rejection and have a fine Sunday supper.Our Millie used to say it hurts your heart and pains your ankles when love is rejected and an ... Read more »
Our Millie - A Catfish Tale
December 7, 2011
In which we meet Cousin Martha from the City, battle the monster of the creek and learn a lesson from Pa about bein' kind.Our Millie used to say that life can sometimes bring you a slap in the face with a smelly fish or ... Read more »
“History is not the story of heroes entirely. It is often the story of cruelty and injustice and shortsightedness. There are monsters, there is evil, there is betrayal. That’s why people should read Shakespeare and Dickens as well as history — they will find the best, the worst, the height of noble attainment and the depths of depravity.”
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American author, narrator, historian, & lecturer
