Do I need more time? It all depends on the context of the question. Time to do more of what I like? Time to waste? Time to while the time away? Time to simply be? I can answer with a definite yes to all those questions.
One thing I’ve noticed about time is that it never stands still. Even at the times when you think it is stopping to take a breather because something important has happened in your life and you need for it to stand by your side just for a little while to give you time to adjust, to pick up and to move on, but the truth is it never stands still. It is a constant movement in motion. You can get off track and watch as it goes by but at some point you have to get back on and make up for lost time.
Do I need time? Yes, to do all the things I keep putting off, to do some catching up and to JUST have more time to do more of what I like.
I love getting book reviews especially the good ones. These two did put a smile on my face because the reception on the other end was a positive one and it was nice to see that all the hard work is bringing in rewards not of the monetary kind but ones that help to boost the spirit as far as the writing part goes. Thank you and keep it coming!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025
Format: Kindle
I picked up this book to see if it would be a good addition to my reading library in my classroom. It is a cute story that follows a miniature greyhound named Honey (I might have a personal bias as I love greyhounds) and her friend Hubie the frog as they embark on an adventure beyond the safety of their garden. It’s filled with fun characters such as talking animals, fairies, and magical creatures, all set in a whimsical world that will appeal to young readers.
From an educator’s perspective, this book offers many opportunities for class discussion, including themes of courage, loyalty, and kindness. The characters face challenges that require problem-solving and cooperation, and the story demonstrates the importance of caring for others. Overall, this book would make a delightful addition to a child’s library.
This book completely melted my heart! The Excellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie is such a delightful story — full of whimsy, lovable characters, and the kind of excitement that makes you feel like a kid again. Honey, the curious little Italian greyhound, and Hubie, the colorful adventurer frog, make the sweetest duo. Their journey beyond the garden fence is filled with magical creatures, new friendships, and the most adorable lessons about bravery and loyalty.
What I loved most is the strong message of friendship woven into every page — how real friends stand up for each other, learn new things together, and stick by one another even when things get scary. The writing is visual and fun, bringing the world to life with fairies, dancing animals, a daring mission to save a baby, and a party you wish you could attend yourself.
This story has everything kids love: adventure, humor, relatable emotions, and a satisfying happy ending. It’s the perfect bedtime or classroom read-aloud, especially for little animal lovers and daydreamers. I would definitely recommend this book for young readers and anyone who enjoys a sweet, feel-good journey into a magical world.
A man absolutely hated his wife’s cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he was getting home, the cat was walking up the driveway.
The next day, he decided to drive the cat 40 blocks away. He put the beast out and headed home. Driving back up his driveway, there was the cat. He kept taking the cat further and further and the cat would always beat him home.
At last, he decided to drive a few miles away, turn right, then left, past the bridge, then right again, and another right until he reached what he thought was a safe distance from his home and left the cat there. Hours later, the man calls home to his wife.
“Jen, is the cat there?”
“Yes,” the wife answers, “why do you ask?”
Frustrated, the man answered.
“Put that son of a bi**h on the phone, I’m lost and need directions!
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Yup, I’ve got one of those. Little Einstein knows more than I do!
God only knows! I hope it will be better than where I’m at now. Perhaps, my journey of self-discovery would have come to an end and many things would be made clear and I would have answers to why things happened the way they did.
Even if I don’t get those answers, I know that working on “ME” would make a definite difference to how I view the world, how I deal with problems and where I want to go from here. I don’t plan on standing still at one spot, my life is about moving forward and leaving the things that don’t serve me behind.
I do see progress even now but it is going to take some time before I have everything in grasp and work towards the life I want. Perhaps, a guy would be in the picture, the right one and we complement each other. That would be something I would be happy with, however, during a recent conversation with a girlfriend she said, ” Having a guy there means you’ll have to cater to his needs and right now, you have your freedom to do as you please.” True, but I’m looking for that guy who will ADD to my life and not pull the plug on it!
We shall see. In three year’s time, I hope I will be wiser, more in tune with my life and Chachi, the cat will still be a big part of my everyday existence!
Book Review: The Excellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie by T. J. Mueller
The Excellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie is a delightful and heartwarming children’s story that celebrates the magic of friendship, curiosity, and imagination. T. J. Mueller crafts a whimsical tale that whisks young readers into a vibrant world full of colorful characters, exciting discoveries, and meaningful life lessons.
At its heart, the story follows Honey and Hubie, two lovable companions whose journey into the unknown becomes more than just an adventure—it’s a lesson in trust, teamwork, and the true meaning of friendship. As they face challenges and encounter new wonders, they learn that real friendship isn’t just about fun—it’s about loyalty, kindness, and understanding, even when things get tough.
Mueller’s writing strikes the perfect balance between imaginative storytelling and heartfelt wisdom. The tone is playful and engaging, keeping children captivated while subtly teaching them values that matter. The magical settings and charming characters create a sense of wonder, while the story’s deeper message helps children understand what it takes to nurture and protect the friendships that brighten their lives.
This book is ideal for young readers and parents alike, offering a story that entertains while inspiring thoughtful conversations about empathy, cooperation, and emotional growth.
I was talking to a friend not too long ago about racism, racist attitudes, ugliness, and the scourge that it is on society as a whole and his remark went like this, “I don’t know about that. I’ve never experienced it.” He’s from Minnesota, white and proud of it.
This got me thinking. There are those who go about life thinking that just because they’ve never experienced it, racism doesn’t exist. Here’s the thing. Racism is a worldwide issue. It finds its foothold in societies and goes about its way calling it, business as usual. Then there are those who suffer because of it, their daily existence not just marked by irking a living like the rest of the folks do but with the additional burden of carrying that unnecessary load placed on their shoulders which is called racism, a heavy one that affects whole families including children as well and sometimes it makes “living” a living hell!
Does racism exist today?
“A huge number of people still don’t even believe that contemporary racism exists. Despite the mountains of empirical evidence confirming that racism is a part of almost everything, almost everywhere, almost all the time, people are still stuck in a conversation about whether or not it is even happening.”
I would like to invent a holiday and call it, FREE OF RACISM DAY!
It will be a worldwide call to arms so to speak and for this one day, global citizens will come together and boost each other up irregardless of race, religion, and or color. We will put our differences aside and celebrate as ONE people. There will be exhibitions highlighting achievements and we will celebrate each other’s uniqueness. It will be a call to stand together and to embrace each other as citizens based not on color, race or religion but as people who deserve equal treatment regardless of who or where they come from.
There is an International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination which is observed annually on March 21st. It was established by the United Nations in 1966 to commemorate the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa and it is to raise awareness and to fight against racism and discrimination worldwide.
Have you heard about it? I haven’t either. So let’s get the word out and not pretend that it (racism) doesn’t exist. It is there, it is alive, it is doing well and it is spreading like wildfire in today’s society of Nazi salutes, racist satire and full blown hate and ugliness.
I say AMEN to that!
Daily writing prompt
Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate.
This little old lady goes to the doctor and says, “Doctor, I have this problem with passing gas, but it really doesn’t bother me too much. It never smells and it’s always silent. As a matter of fact, I’ve passed gas at least 20 times since I’ve been here in your office. You didn’t know I was passing gas because it doesn’t smell and it’s silent.”
The doctor says, “I see. Take these pills and come back to see me next week.”
The next week, the lady goes back, “Doctor,” she says, “I don’t know what you gave me, but now my passing gas…..although still silent, it stinks terribly.”
“Good,” the doctor says, “now that we’ve cleared up your sinuses, we’ll start to work on your hearing.”
I really don’t have that many. Social media is not my thing, therefore, I keep my time online to a bare minimum. However, there are two websites that I do look at and spend time with.
One is a dating portal . Don’t ask me why I started it but it seemed necessary and a good idea at the time. Now, I get irritated every time I look at it. I do get invites and the problem is when I don’t answer, I get messages such as, “You are showing no interest at all!” or “Please answer!” The thing is if I don’t answer, that is answer enough right? So, I’m thinking of giving it a boot and shutting the door behind me. I don’t think I’m going to find what I’m looking for there.
The other one that I love going to and posting on is WordPress. It is a safe site, it does wonders as far as venting my frustrations is concerned. I can put it out there secure in the knowledge that no one knows me and so it feels liberating! If I have a problem, the tech crew are more than willing to help and for a Tech Klutz like me, this is an absolute must! I love reading what others have to say and the people I connect with are “nice” without any of the hassles.
These are two of the websites I visit, one I can do without and the other keeps me going and helps to keep my sanity intact! Thank you WordPress.
As a teacher who reads to his class, I’m always looking for stories that capture attention, hold imagination, and open the door to meaningful discussion. TheExcellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie did all three. The dedication alone – “May you never lose your sense of fantasy because it is what dreams are made of” – sets the stage for what this book does best: keeping that spark of imagination alive.
My students were immediately drawn to Honey, the miniature greyhound, and her unlikely friend Hubie, the bold green frog. Together they explore a world that’s whimsical but surprisingly relatable. The fairies, Moppets, and talking woodland creatures kept the class giggling, but what stayed with them was Honey’s courage – especially when she faced her fears to cross the pond or help another creature in need.
From an educator’s perspective, the pacing and structure work beautifully for group reading. There are natural pause points, making it easy to discuss what’s happening and predict what might come next. The descriptive writing creates clear visual imagery – something that helps young readers connect words to imagination. I even had a few students draw their favorite scenes, and every one of them was different. That’s the mark of a story that lets kids think for themselves.
What I appreciate most is that this book doesn’t preach. The themes of bravery, empathy, and friendship emerge naturally through Honey’s journey. The story invites reflection without spelling out a lesson, which makes it a wonderful tool for teaching emotional intelligence and creative thinking.
The Excellent Adventures of Honey and Hubie feels like a classic in the making – a story that could easily become part of a yearly classroom rotation. It’s warm, heartfelt, and sincere, reminding children that courage isn’t loud or perfect; sometimes it’s just taking that next small step into the unknown.
I honestly didn’t put that much thought into the story when I wrote it but looking at this, it blew my mind!
I was about 8 or 9 years old and life at that time was filled with pure adventure, fantasy, magic, and a feeling that bigger things were waiting to happen. My long hair was braided into pigtails and my usual garb was a t-shirt that had seen better days and a pair of shorts. My feet were bare and life was free, easy, and wonderful.
If I had a chance to go back and re-live that part of my life, I would do it in a heartbeat! It was a time when boys were a part of my circle as friends and nothing more. We were “innocents” and life was centered around building tents, camping, fishing in streams, football and anything the boys could do, I could do better was my motto! We were at an age where none of the grown-up things mattered and we were at the stage where the boy girl thing was still shrouded in mystery waiting patiently in the far distance to be discovered at a later point in time. All that mattered at that time was fun. It was there for our taking and we indulged and reveled in it.
The neighborhood was filled with like-minded kids and since we grew up in a community where everyone knew each other, we didn’t have to rush the growing up bit. We could take our time. Time seemed to stand still at times and at other times, we knew that everything would change for us. It was just a matter of time. However, it was a time in my life that I still treasure today. I call it the age of innocence.
Daily writing prompt
Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live?
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