Tag Archives: Yukon

The Green Cars of the Stars

Yesterday, I blogged about Daryl Hannah and how she was one of the first celebrities to have her car converted to run on biodiesel. But, she is not the only celebrity that drives green. I think the first green car I remember hearing that a celebrity was driving was the Toyota Prius. In fact, when we lived in San Diego almost ten years ago, we visited the Getty Center and they had hookups for electric cars such as the Prius. The Prius has plenty of fans now days, but some of the more famous are Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, America … Continue reading →

Children’s Picture Books by Nancy Luenn

When I pick up these books by author Nancy Luenn, I immediately feel that I have been transported to a faraway place. Her imagery is rich, her descriptions are masterful, and I appreciate the glimpse she gives me into another world. As the location for each book changes, so does the tone of the narrative, allowing you to taste the language patterns in the different regions. The first Luenn book I would like to share is called “Otter Play.” A child and his family are getting ready to go fishing for the day in the wilderness of Canada. The father … Continue reading →