PARTY PEOPLE!!! What's happenin'?
Nothing much on my side.
Mrs. G. poses yet another question on our blog table, and I aim to answer that as thoroughly, but also as briefly as possible.
The question at hand is..."How are you feeling right now?"
And I think she wants my honest answer. So without further adieu, I will let you know how I'm feeling right now. Are you ready?
...No really, are you ready?
Blink once for "Yes," and Twice for "No." Did you blink?
Ok, ok, no seriously, I'm gonna answer this question.
Are you excited? I know I am.
Oh wait...I got off topic.
The question...riiiiiiiight.
How am I feeling right now, you ask?
Well...I'm feeling...
kind of...
sort of...
a tad bit...
...
...Pooped.
And there you have it. I hope ya'll have a blessed one.
I'm out.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Studies of Literary Works
Ok, ok, ok...I'm like...super waaaay behind. Sorry Mrs. G.
See...there's this thing called "Hermeneutics," and...
Ok, that's really no excuse, so, I'm just gonna get to the point. Haha.
WASSUP Peoples?
I'm here to *briefly* discuss why certain literary works like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and yes, even the Holy Bible, should continue to be studied in "advanced" times such as these.
So...why should they even be CONSIDERED granted that we have cult phenomenons like "Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings," "Twilight," and my personal favorite, "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid." We have so many books and stories nowadays that appeal to us that we don't need any of that Ol' School stuff...right?
WRONG.
It's the Ol' School stuff...the stories BEFORE the stories, that have helped to set the premise for all of the "stuff" that's out today. They are what built the foundation on which the cult classics of today stand on. It'd be a shame not to revisit the vast collection of Shakespearean literature. It'd be an even bigger shame not to crack open the Bible and witness that some of the greatest stories ever recorded lay within those 66 chapters. It's the truth.
So why not revisit the history, so we can understand and appreciate their impact on us today? I think that's the right thing to do. But, I can only speak for myself. I enjoy the Ol' School to the fullest, and no one can tell me otherwise. It's just how I'm wired. What can I say.
But until we can appreciate the new things...we must first understand and value the things that came BEFORE the new things. Why do ya'll think I Love "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" so much? Haha.
I hope I gave ya'll a small glimpse of my opinion on this. I'm sorry for my tardiness on the subject at hand, but...Hermeneutics class...ugh.
Ya'll have a good one.
I'm out.
See...there's this thing called "Hermeneutics," and...
Ok, that's really no excuse, so, I'm just gonna get to the point. Haha.
WASSUP Peoples?
I'm here to *briefly* discuss why certain literary works like Shakespeare, Marlowe, and yes, even the Holy Bible, should continue to be studied in "advanced" times such as these.
So...why should they even be CONSIDERED granted that we have cult phenomenons like "Harry Potter," "The Lord of the Rings," "Twilight," and my personal favorite, "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid." We have so many books and stories nowadays that appeal to us that we don't need any of that Ol' School stuff...right?
WRONG.
It's the Ol' School stuff...the stories BEFORE the stories, that have helped to set the premise for all of the "stuff" that's out today. They are what built the foundation on which the cult classics of today stand on. It'd be a shame not to revisit the vast collection of Shakespearean literature. It'd be an even bigger shame not to crack open the Bible and witness that some of the greatest stories ever recorded lay within those 66 chapters. It's the truth.
So why not revisit the history, so we can understand and appreciate their impact on us today? I think that's the right thing to do. But, I can only speak for myself. I enjoy the Ol' School to the fullest, and no one can tell me otherwise. It's just how I'm wired. What can I say.
But until we can appreciate the new things...we must first understand and value the things that came BEFORE the new things. Why do ya'll think I Love "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" so much? Haha.
I hope I gave ya'll a small glimpse of my opinion on this. I'm sorry for my tardiness on the subject at hand, but...Hermeneutics class...ugh.
Ya'll have a good one.
I'm out.
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Little Bit of A Lot...
Yoooooooo!
It's T.R. McKnight back from a looooooong hiatus that was known campus-wide as Fall Break.
To be honest...school was the last thing on my mind. I feel like keepin' things real with this blog post, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
Plus, Mrs. G. said it's an open topic...so yeah. I'm feelin' like this is the perfect opportunity to show ya'll that my "realness" is "real."
So...what am I gonna talk about?
Men.
Yeah, you read it right. I'm talkin' about us dudes. The male sex. The testosterone-filled beings that provide 1/2 of the keys needed to populate this earth.
Why do I choose to talk about this? I don't know...but women always are sayin' something about us so I think I'll clear some things up.
Men Are Not Perfect
Let's just get that fact straight. No matter how many women look for or claim that they want a "Prince Charming," the fact of the matter is, he doesn't exist. Men are gonna have one flaw or another. Some of which, dare I say, are more heavier than others. But regardless...us men have some type of insecurity or weakness...and we need a good woman to help make that weakness "not so weak."
In saying that...us men are gonna need a lot of patience and understanding. Learning how to develop that is key in understanding how we work. All men operate and function differently, but there are many similarities embedded within us that it's scary. I'm being honest. Once you figure out some of those similarities (which I will not describe because then it would take all of the fun out of discovering them.)
I will say that if a man does dirt...his tracks are more easier to follow. I will say that women are the more conniving sex, only because they are more adept at hiding their tracks if/when they go behind one's back. This is a proven fact. The most successful and happiest marriages could go through a period of infidelity that the man wouldn't even be aware of. Yes, women, I believe that you are the craftier sex. But just as men aren't perfect, women aren't perfect either. But this post is about men, right? So let's get back with the program.
Men Have Needs, Too.
Contrary to popular beliefs, men actually have more intricate needs as opposed to some surface-level beliefs of food and pleasure. I will admit that us guys are a little more harder to understand when it comes to emotions...but once you get to the root of it...we're really not that hard to analyze. Men tend to find ways to cover up their insecurities with ego and status among other males, which is normal, but at the same time...it doesn't matter if a man is at the top of his game or at the bottom of the totem, he'll have his days where he's down.
It's important to keep in mind that our needs vary. There are times when we are open and times when we are not-so-open. It's understandable. At the same time, however, men do need an outlet to open up to. Sometimes it's a brother (figuratively or literally), or someone relatively close, like a really good friend of any gender. It doesn't take a lot for a man to confide in a woman, but in order to obtain that, he must first know that she is truly trustworthy.
Men Communicate Differently
Most men are not avid or longwinded talkers, save for some like myself. But even with that handful, we're not the ones to go into too much detail about a specific topic of our day, as opposed to hitting the highlights of the entire day as a whole. I will say that if something of interest captures our attention, then we'll be more inclined to expound on it, but not always. Men do talk, and more so than just grunts and grumbles. Just give us time. We'll come around eventually. The LAST thing that a woman should do is nag or bug. That only pushes us away. It's an eventual killswitch. One of the keys in understanding how we communicate is to observe how we operate.
Men are more physical in the field of communication. Some women often wonder why male athletes slap each others butts on occasion. It's not necessarily homosexual (even though I do feel that it could be done away with), but more so a sign of encouragement, appreciation, or motivation. I use this example because it's common amongst males, yet rare amongst females. I've heard women who have said that they wouldn't go as far as to touch another woman's rear to encourage, motivate, or show her appreciation for her on the court/field.
The fact of the matter is, men communicate through gestures, hand motions, body position and language, as well as other physical expressions. Men are innately designed to be "hands-on," and that trait will never change, unless there really IS something in the water...
To be continued...
It's T.R. McKnight back from a looooooong hiatus that was known campus-wide as Fall Break.
To be honest...school was the last thing on my mind. I feel like keepin' things real with this blog post, so that's exactly what I'm gonna do.
Plus, Mrs. G. said it's an open topic...so yeah. I'm feelin' like this is the perfect opportunity to show ya'll that my "realness" is "real."
So...what am I gonna talk about?
Men.
Yeah, you read it right. I'm talkin' about us dudes. The male sex. The testosterone-filled beings that provide 1/2 of the keys needed to populate this earth.
Why do I choose to talk about this? I don't know...but women always are sayin' something about us so I think I'll clear some things up.
Men Are Not Perfect
Let's just get that fact straight. No matter how many women look for or claim that they want a "Prince Charming," the fact of the matter is, he doesn't exist. Men are gonna have one flaw or another. Some of which, dare I say, are more heavier than others. But regardless...us men have some type of insecurity or weakness...and we need a good woman to help make that weakness "not so weak."
In saying that...us men are gonna need a lot of patience and understanding. Learning how to develop that is key in understanding how we work. All men operate and function differently, but there are many similarities embedded within us that it's scary. I'm being honest. Once you figure out some of those similarities (which I will not describe because then it would take all of the fun out of discovering them.)
I will say that if a man does dirt...his tracks are more easier to follow. I will say that women are the more conniving sex, only because they are more adept at hiding their tracks if/when they go behind one's back. This is a proven fact. The most successful and happiest marriages could go through a period of infidelity that the man wouldn't even be aware of. Yes, women, I believe that you are the craftier sex. But just as men aren't perfect, women aren't perfect either. But this post is about men, right? So let's get back with the program.
Men Have Needs, Too.
Contrary to popular beliefs, men actually have more intricate needs as opposed to some surface-level beliefs of food and pleasure. I will admit that us guys are a little more harder to understand when it comes to emotions...but once you get to the root of it...we're really not that hard to analyze. Men tend to find ways to cover up their insecurities with ego and status among other males, which is normal, but at the same time...it doesn't matter if a man is at the top of his game or at the bottom of the totem, he'll have his days where he's down.
It's important to keep in mind that our needs vary. There are times when we are open and times when we are not-so-open. It's understandable. At the same time, however, men do need an outlet to open up to. Sometimes it's a brother (figuratively or literally), or someone relatively close, like a really good friend of any gender. It doesn't take a lot for a man to confide in a woman, but in order to obtain that, he must first know that she is truly trustworthy.
Men Communicate Differently
Most men are not avid or longwinded talkers, save for some like myself. But even with that handful, we're not the ones to go into too much detail about a specific topic of our day, as opposed to hitting the highlights of the entire day as a whole. I will say that if something of interest captures our attention, then we'll be more inclined to expound on it, but not always. Men do talk, and more so than just grunts and grumbles. Just give us time. We'll come around eventually. The LAST thing that a woman should do is nag or bug. That only pushes us away. It's an eventual killswitch. One of the keys in understanding how we communicate is to observe how we operate.
Men are more physical in the field of communication. Some women often wonder why male athletes slap each others butts on occasion. It's not necessarily homosexual (even though I do feel that it could be done away with), but more so a sign of encouragement, appreciation, or motivation. I use this example because it's common amongst males, yet rare amongst females. I've heard women who have said that they wouldn't go as far as to touch another woman's rear to encourage, motivate, or show her appreciation for her on the court/field.
The fact of the matter is, men communicate through gestures, hand motions, body position and language, as well as other physical expressions. Men are innately designed to be "hands-on," and that trait will never change, unless there really IS something in the water...
To be continued...
Monday, September 14, 2009
So...What Book Haven't You Read Yet, But ALWAYS Wanted To Read? ...And Why?
Ok. I'm gonna be honest. It's 1:10 in the morning, and after I get through with this blog, I'm going to attempt to play catch up with my Hermeneutics homework.
With that being said...
HELLO WORLD!!!
I'm back once again. Live, and in living color. No pun intended. And I just now realized that you're reading text on a blog so whatever color you're seeing is uh...what you're getting.
Anyway, the Lovely Mrs. G. has presented another main-course question for me to dig into, so without any further hesitation, let me prepare my fork, knife, and nappie-kins.
"So, T.R...what book haven't you read yet, but always wanted to read?"
...Well...that's an easy question. 1984.
"Not so fast, sir. Now tell me why."
Awwww man...do I really have to? Ah well, let's get on with the show.
1984, to my knowledge, is a book written by George Orwell. He is the same author who wrote the book Animal Farm, and strangely enough, I've seen that movie. The book, much like the aforementioned title, is centered around a fictional place in time with a backdrop of Communism. The book's theme is heavily influenced by government's involvement with people and their personal lives, which plays a significant role within this particular piece.
With that being said...
HELLO WORLD!!!
I'm back once again. Live, and in living color. No pun intended. And I just now realized that you're reading text on a blog so whatever color you're seeing is uh...what you're getting.
Anyway, the Lovely Mrs. G. has presented another main-course question for me to dig into, so without any further hesitation, let me prepare my fork, knife, and nappie-kins.
"So, T.R...what book haven't you read yet, but always wanted to read?"
...Well...that's an easy question. 1984.
"Not so fast, sir. Now tell me why."
Awwww man...do I really have to? Ah well, let's get on with the show.
1984, to my knowledge, is a book written by George Orwell. He is the same author who wrote the book Animal Farm, and strangely enough, I've seen that movie. The book, much like the aforementioned title, is centered around a fictional place in time with a backdrop of Communism. The book's theme is heavily influenced by government's involvement with people and their personal lives, which plays a significant role within this particular piece.
Why I want to read this piece specifically, I really can't tell you. It's a book that I know people have read in high school. I have never picked it up, but I have heard interesting reviews from a lot of people. Most of which, are good. Knowing the material that George Orwell has written, I feel that this book will be a good one, much like Animal Farm.
I hope I'm right!
--T.R. McKnight
So...What Do I REALLY Want To Do With My English Degree?
Man...college is really not for the weakly disciplined. I only say this because I am a tired young man...and a tired young man often plays catch up. I gotta step it up!
What's up, ya'll? I'm back once again. I hope ya'll don't mind the disclaimer up there, but I just gotta remind myself that I need to keep pushin' forward with this whole "College" thing.
Another question has been placed on the floor by the uh-may-zing Mrs. G.
So without further adieu, let's get started.
So, T.R....what do you REALLY want to do with your English degree?
To be honest, there are so many places that I can go with this, that if I were to list them all, I'd take forever. So, for the sake of time and space, and the capacity of words that my fingers are allowed to type at this late hour, I'll just let ya'll into my main focus.
I really want to pursue a career in music and studio recording. You may ask me how this ties in with being an English major, but one must also keep in mind that English Majors are not necessarily confined to the stereotypical "English Major Box." In fact, for an assignment, I actually found a list of famous, celebrity English majors. Upon seeing that list, the results shocked me. The list of celebrities that I found was so diverse...in all honesty, it gave me hope. People like Vin Diesel, Sting, Dr. Seuss, Amerie, Conan O'Brien...just to name a few (to see the full list, just bing the term "Famous English Majors").
Anyway, just seeing that list gave me the "ok" to be secure in what I want to do. Discovering that there are limitless possibilities awaiting me...gives me a positive sense of reassurance that I'm taking the right path. Besides mathematics...we all use English in our everyday lives. We have to read, comprehend, follow directions, ask questions, type, write, typewrite (lol), solve problems, communicate...the amount of English use in our society cannot be measured. Even in the music industry, with the way the world is turning, every single facet of a broad industry such as this one is becoming digital and computerized. Young English majors are becoming more and more tech-savvy every day. Being a technically sound English Major is like...MAJOR points for almost any job position. Being able to learn and utilize certain software and even known software such as Word, Outlook, and Excel are big pluses. Many aspects of the music industry can be found and operated via computer, and knowing this, I feel like I have a slight advantage in pursuing music because I am learning excellent communication and writing skills as an English Major.
Writing has always been my forte. I have always loved poetry and rhyme, and Hip-Hop music (preferably East-Coast, Mid-West, and Christian) has always been my favorite genre. I can't get enough of it. It helps me to express who I am. Yes...it shows who T.R. McKnight TRULY is. I love music, and I love writing. It just makes sense, right?
...Well, to me it does.
But I hope that I answered the question thoroughly.
...or at least adequately. ;^D
So...be sure to scroll up to the next blog topic after this!
--T.R. McKnight
What's up, ya'll? I'm back once again. I hope ya'll don't mind the disclaimer up there, but I just gotta remind myself that I need to keep pushin' forward with this whole "College" thing.
Another question has been placed on the floor by the uh-may-zing Mrs. G.
So without further adieu, let's get started.
So, T.R....what do you REALLY want to do with your English degree?
To be honest, there are so many places that I can go with this, that if I were to list them all, I'd take forever. So, for the sake of time and space, and the capacity of words that my fingers are allowed to type at this late hour, I'll just let ya'll into my main focus.
I really want to pursue a career in music and studio recording. You may ask me how this ties in with being an English major, but one must also keep in mind that English Majors are not necessarily confined to the stereotypical "English Major Box." In fact, for an assignment, I actually found a list of famous, celebrity English majors. Upon seeing that list, the results shocked me. The list of celebrities that I found was so diverse...in all honesty, it gave me hope. People like Vin Diesel, Sting, Dr. Seuss, Amerie, Conan O'Brien...just to name a few (to see the full list, just bing the term "Famous English Majors").
Anyway, just seeing that list gave me the "ok" to be secure in what I want to do. Discovering that there are limitless possibilities awaiting me...gives me a positive sense of reassurance that I'm taking the right path. Besides mathematics...we all use English in our everyday lives. We have to read, comprehend, follow directions, ask questions, type, write, typewrite (lol), solve problems, communicate...the amount of English use in our society cannot be measured. Even in the music industry, with the way the world is turning, every single facet of a broad industry such as this one is becoming digital and computerized. Young English majors are becoming more and more tech-savvy every day. Being a technically sound English Major is like...MAJOR points for almost any job position. Being able to learn and utilize certain software and even known software such as Word, Outlook, and Excel are big pluses. Many aspects of the music industry can be found and operated via computer, and knowing this, I feel like I have a slight advantage in pursuing music because I am learning excellent communication and writing skills as an English Major.
Writing has always been my forte. I have always loved poetry and rhyme, and Hip-Hop music (preferably East-Coast, Mid-West, and Christian) has always been my favorite genre. I can't get enough of it. It helps me to express who I am. Yes...it shows who T.R. McKnight TRULY is. I love music, and I love writing. It just makes sense, right?
...Well, to me it does.
But I hope that I answered the question thoroughly.
...or at least adequately. ;^D
So...be sure to scroll up to the next blog topic after this!
--T.R. McKnight
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
So...What Does Good Writing "Look" Like?
Hello world!
I'm back again. Hope ya'll aren't gettin' tired of me, because I've got some more subject matter to run through your brains. The question on the floor today once again comes from the fabulous Mrs. G. With this one, I'll be sharing my view on what good writing actually "looks" like.
So...What does good writing "look" like, T.R.?
Personally, good writing is writing that appeals not only to the author, but the reader himself. Good writing is not necessarily characterized by any preset standards or guidelines, but an acquired confidence in one's work that allows them to feel that they have produced a good, quality product. Good writing has to have the seal of approval from the writer, of course!
Good writing allows the writer to have a sense of freedom and flexibility when it comes to their writing, which gives the confidence needed to produce a work that is a true reflection of the writer's skill. Let's be honest, if one were to write an essay over some topic, yet present it in a bland, dull, dry, "by-the-book" manner...would one really be enthused about reading it? If NO type of personality or feeling was put into the essay whatsoever, would it still be considered good? Sure it may be informational, and possibly groundbreaking, but at the same time, as humans, we like to feel that there's a sense of emotion behind a person's writing. Am I lying? We don't want to read a work that seems like a robot manufactured it.
For a writer, good writing is designed to bring out the best in one's writing. It is a direct reflection of the personal style that a writer has, and how they use it to its fullest extent. Good writing is not "written." It is felt. It is inspired. It is the writer's thoughts, emotions, experiences, imagination, realizations, and so much more...presented as one great piece of work.
I believe that a good reader can recognize good writing. Wait...I take that back. ANY reader can recognize good writing. Whether it's a children's book, a novel, or a lengthy discourse on the migrational patterns of geese...if the product is written well, then the reader will pick up on that.
And once the reader picks up on that...then they'll enjoy the work even more.
So there you have it. My interpretation on what I feel that good writing looks like.
(Hope I didn't go too far into left field with this one...)
I'll holla at ya'll later.
Peace, Much Love and God Bless.
--T.R. McKnight
I'm back again. Hope ya'll aren't gettin' tired of me, because I've got some more subject matter to run through your brains. The question on the floor today once again comes from the fabulous Mrs. G. With this one, I'll be sharing my view on what good writing actually "looks" like.
So...What does good writing "look" like, T.R.?
Personally, good writing is writing that appeals not only to the author, but the reader himself. Good writing is not necessarily characterized by any preset standards or guidelines, but an acquired confidence in one's work that allows them to feel that they have produced a good, quality product. Good writing has to have the seal of approval from the writer, of course!
Good writing allows the writer to have a sense of freedom and flexibility when it comes to their writing, which gives the confidence needed to produce a work that is a true reflection of the writer's skill. Let's be honest, if one were to write an essay over some topic, yet present it in a bland, dull, dry, "by-the-book" manner...would one really be enthused about reading it? If NO type of personality or feeling was put into the essay whatsoever, would it still be considered good? Sure it may be informational, and possibly groundbreaking, but at the same time, as humans, we like to feel that there's a sense of emotion behind a person's writing. Am I lying? We don't want to read a work that seems like a robot manufactured it.
For a writer, good writing is designed to bring out the best in one's writing. It is a direct reflection of the personal style that a writer has, and how they use it to its fullest extent. Good writing is not "written." It is felt. It is inspired. It is the writer's thoughts, emotions, experiences, imagination, realizations, and so much more...presented as one great piece of work.
I believe that a good reader can recognize good writing. Wait...I take that back. ANY reader can recognize good writing. Whether it's a children's book, a novel, or a lengthy discourse on the migrational patterns of geese...if the product is written well, then the reader will pick up on that.
And once the reader picks up on that...then they'll enjoy the work even more.
So there you have it. My interpretation on what I feel that good writing looks like.
(Hope I didn't go too far into left field with this one...)
I'll holla at ya'll later.
Peace, Much Love and God Bless.
--T.R. McKnight
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
So...What is the BEST Book You've Ever Read?
Wassup, ya'll? It's T.R. back again with another great question placed upon his lap by the fabulous Mrs. G. Today's subject deals with a very, VERY dear book to me.
Though I may not have it in my possession at the moment (before I began typing this blog, I placed an order for it on Amazon. Yezzir!), this particular book continues to poke at the inner "Big-Kid" in me, and make me smile at the same time. It is a book that is so simple, yet it takes the reader on such an adventure in such a short amount of time that one can't help but smile and realize how timeless the book really is. Yes, ya'll, this book is THAT GOOD. You don't believe me? Then pick up the next copy of If You Give A Mouse A Cookie... and see for yourself!
Why is this book such a masterpiece in my eyes? My honest answer? I have no clue. But, this book is one of the few that I can sit down and read, and read, and read...and every single time that I read it, it will amuse me over and over again.
Even the spin-offs are great: If You Give A Pig A Pancanke, If You Give A Moose A Muffin, If You Give A Cat A Cupcake...yes, they're all classics. Laura Joffe Numeroff knew what she was doing when she wrote this material. Like...for real. The original book, my favorite in this case, still remains the "OG" of all children's books when it comes to my personal taste.
I can't explain fully why I love it because there's so much to it. The pictures and scenarios are entertaining, cute, and just plain funny. The storyline and the pace of the book makes you WANT to turn the page to see what happens next. The amount of imagination and creativity put into this book shows just how good it is. I'm a Big Kid at heart, like I said before, so when I come across a book like this, I can't help but grab it, take a sit-down, and read it. It takes me back to years when life, in a sense, was simple. Fun. Entertaining. New...it gives me the ability to set aside the "semi-mature, young adult" side of me, and revert back to my own innocence. I Love the fact that it can do that. Really. I do, and I'm not afraid to admit it, either.
I Love this book. Plain and simple.
So what is the BEST book I've ever read?
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie..., by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
I'll holla at you later.
Peace, Much Love, and God Bless.
--T.R. McKnight
Though I may not have it in my possession at the moment (before I began typing this blog, I placed an order for it on Amazon. Yezzir!), this particular book continues to poke at the inner "Big-Kid" in me, and make me smile at the same time. It is a book that is so simple, yet it takes the reader on such an adventure in such a short amount of time that one can't help but smile and realize how timeless the book really is. Yes, ya'll, this book is THAT GOOD. You don't believe me? Then pick up the next copy of If You Give A Mouse A Cookie... and see for yourself!
Why is this book such a masterpiece in my eyes? My honest answer? I have no clue. But, this book is one of the few that I can sit down and read, and read, and read...and every single time that I read it, it will amuse me over and over again.
Even the spin-offs are great: If You Give A Pig A Pancanke, If You Give A Moose A Muffin, If You Give A Cat A Cupcake...yes, they're all classics. Laura Joffe Numeroff knew what she was doing when she wrote this material. Like...for real. The original book, my favorite in this case, still remains the "OG" of all children's books when it comes to my personal taste.
I can't explain fully why I love it because there's so much to it. The pictures and scenarios are entertaining, cute, and just plain funny. The storyline and the pace of the book makes you WANT to turn the page to see what happens next. The amount of imagination and creativity put into this book shows just how good it is. I'm a Big Kid at heart, like I said before, so when I come across a book like this, I can't help but grab it, take a sit-down, and read it. It takes me back to years when life, in a sense, was simple. Fun. Entertaining. New...it gives me the ability to set aside the "semi-mature, young adult" side of me, and revert back to my own innocence. I Love the fact that it can do that. Really. I do, and I'm not afraid to admit it, either.
I Love this book. Plain and simple.
So what is the BEST book I've ever read?
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie..., by Laura Joffe Numeroff.
I'll holla at you later.
Peace, Much Love, and God Bless.
--T.R. McKnight
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