Half of Me

We are pleased to host an afternoon with illustrator, author, William Bart, in The Neat Little Bookshop on

Thursday, August 26 1:30 p.m.

William's first book was a humorous tale about a peanut-butter addicted rat who is continually getting into awkward predicaments with long-time foe, Blink ~ a cat who also happens to like peanut butter.

His second book titled Half of Me addresses a much more thoughtful subject. Many of us can gain greater understanding from William's rather special book about young people overcoming the challenges that life can pose.

Meet and visit with William Bart who has written ~ and beautifully illustrated ~ a book that should be mandatory reading for all of us.

http://www.williamjbart.com/ Note: Be sure to click on ILLUSTRATIONS for more pages of Half of Me.

Sights on Jarvis

Today we send out our thoughts and prayers to author and historian, Robert Schweyer. Robert is in the fight of his life and we know he is strong.

Robert impresses us with his limitless knowledge of No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School, Jarvis, Ontario, through the war years, 1940 - 1945. From the age of nine when he witnessed his first crash site, Robert has passionately collected memorability and information. He has communicated with many of the families who lost loved ones in the tragic plane crashes during training. In his book, Sights on Jarvis, Robert documents the historical facts.

To Robert and Cindy, to Sarah and Mathew, know that your many friends are sending beautiful thoughts your way.

Your Smile for Today:

Found on a nineteen-forties bookplate:

"This Book is from the Hoard of Dr. Alex Turnbull.

Read Thoughtfully. Handle Carefully. Return Promptly."

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Background graphics: Appropriately, a squirrel reading a book under a chestnut tree.

Dr. Alex Turnbull is our uncle. He served overseas as a doctor and later in London, Ontario. He is buried in the little church cemetery in East Seneca, Haldimand, Ontario, with his wife, Molly.

(Click on photo for larger image.)

The book? HAMEWITH and other Poems by Scottish poet, Charles Murray. Constable and Company Ltd., London, first published 1929. Reprinted 1944 & 1948.

The Neat Little Bookshop Closed

The Neat Little Bookshop will be Closed

this Saturday only, August 21. We apologize for any inconvenience.

(Photo by Lorna.)

Ghost Stories ~ Cheryl MacDonald

Captain Al Robinson and Cheryl MacDonald

Museum curators: Dana and Anne with Captain Al and writer Cheryl MacDonald. As the sun sinks and night falls, guests are captive to scary, gruesome tales of hauntings and murder.

If not in your own backyard, be assured it took place in your neighbour's. Spine-tingling stories of murder, grave-robberies, drownings ~ not to mention the hangings and demonic dogs, buried treasures and ghostly native warriors. Cheryl MacDonald, well-known author and historian, will convince both the curious and the cynic.

Everyone loves a ghost story! Two August boat trips along the Grand River are SOLD OUT. Haldimand Museums present an evening of story-telling at Big Creek Boat Farm, Caledonia. As the sun sinks and darkness falls, sixty or so guests are subjected to scary, gruesome tales of haunted sites allegedly in the Haldimand and Norfolk area.

Look around. Be aware... Contact your museum curator or Cheryl to inquire about future cruises.

Photos by Lorna. (Click on photo for larger image.)

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William Bart ~ Half of Me

William Bart is a career graphic illustrator/designer/artist. Along the way, he added author and photographer!
His first book, Wibby the Peanut Butter Rat, is an epic tale of cat and mouse ~ or rather rat. Wibby and his antagonist, Blink, prey on the same peanut-butter jar in a kitchen battleground.
William will be at The Neat Little Bookshop to talk about his latest book, Half of Me.
Thursday, August 26, 1:30 p.m. Mark it on your calendar. The coffee pot is always on...

Check out William's website at http://www.williamjbart.com/
Don't miss clicking on 1. Children's Books 2. Newspapers. 3. Illustrations great too!

Sports at Its Best ~

Duff Gibson knows "Sport at Its Best!" For an excellent review on the book The Dynamic Path*, go to our favourite Olympic-athlete's blog: http://www.sportatitsbest.com/
Watch Duff Gibson's video review of The Dynamic Path by James Citrin. "Access the Secrets of Champions to Achieve Greatness through mental Toughness, Inspired Leadership and Personal Transformation."

The author interviewed such well-known achievers as Buzz Aldrin, Colin Powell and Magic Johnson, identifying characteristics and disciplines that led to their success.

Some of our readers will recall from earlier posts that Duffy, as we knew him, spent many of his summer holidays in Cayuga. (For earlier posts, click on Labels: Health and Fitness.)

*Rodale, 2007