Read any good books lately...

           A friend of mine suggested that I write a book review, or perhaps a list of what  have found worth reading recently. To be fair, I still find time to read quite a bit. So, here it goes. This morning, I read a short but introspective book on emotions. It helped the reader to really look at what our moods look like and identify where we are 'at'. It was realistic in it's assessment of the feelings and it presented a wide range of them, and ended by encouraging that emotions will change and having a supportive community of friends around you will get you through the ups and downs. The final thought gives a nod to one exception to changing feelings, that the chronically angry and alone tend to stay that way. So, with this in mind I encourage you whole heartedly to reach out to those around you, let go of bitterness, and take the days events for what they are, knowing that every morning is a clean slate. I therefore highly reccomend this book. It is titled "Happy Hippo, Angry Duck" and is available in paperback or board book. Follow up reading to this book, if you have an afternoon naptime alone to spend in quiet reflection, could include "How I Feel" and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day". I strongly suggest identifying how you feel and sculpting the clay animal that best shows that emotion and fingerpainting how your face looks today. (Pictures of these to follow after craft time)