Feedback Requested

Twas the Night Before Christmas
'Twas the Night Before Christmas' is a story poem that describes as the title states the night before Christmas and how Santa arrives and gives out the presents at one house. The poem is quite lyrical with the rhyming of the end words and very fun to read no matter how many times you have read this particular story. The pictures are vivid, well-detailed and just plain beautiful to look at no matter the season. It's hard to pick a favorite picture in this Clement Moore poem. If I had to pick a favorite or two it would be the opening illustration of the living room with the tree and the stocking hanging and then when the father throws open the sash and notices the new fallen snow. This is a must read.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
White Christmas
Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' is another favorite Christmas movie that I watch every year at this time. This is the story of two friends who during World War II make a pledge to help each other after the war. They meet two sisters who need help who happen to be sisters of an old army friend. They all go to Vermont and find out it is owned by their old, retired Army General and they decide to help him. This is a movie that is quite enjoyable no matter how many times you have seen it and you will sing along with all the songs during the movie as well as the final song and, I hope, you will all know which song that will be. This is a movie that will make you remember all sorts of memories of the past you may have had. It is a Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney classic.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
It's A Wonderful Life
Just watched Frank Capra's 'It's A Wonderful Life' starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. This is the story of George Bailey and how he discovers that he has a wonderful life. George has his many disappointments through living his life from his childhood through adulthood, then he meets Clarence. This is a movie that makes me homesick for my hometown for it is set kind of where Jimmy Stewart was born and raised and I was born and raised just about approximately 25 miles south.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Anne Frank
I have read the novel of 'Anne Frank' many times from the standpoint of a high school student to a graduate student. The novel is a very poignant one that shows the reader how a young girl must grow up in a time of extreme hatred and living in very small areas. It is a very emotional read for anybody to try and fully understand what the characters had to live through in a difficult time in history.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Fods Future on Demand Secrets The Introduction
Mathew Osmond and Stephen Frazer has written and illustrated a children's picture book entitled 'Fods Future on Demand The Introduction'. These fods are quite the characters. This is a story that introduces the fods along with each of their various skills. They are from a far away solar system that is a place where they did not feel safe. They describe this and their own planet and what they were doing there and what they are suppose to do here. The artwork in this picture book is drawn using crayons that give this picture book a homey feel and one you will want to share with others. The beginning pages gives the inspiration they needed to complete this book and teach what parents do or may do to help others and maybe even themselves. In a way parents and teachers could teach various safety rules like thinking before leaping.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Judges. Content Warning.
Who really has the right to judge anybody? The book of Judges seems to me a story of good and evil. It is also the story of the various wins and losses of towns and families in learning to follow the rules of society. All the characters must learn how to solve their own issues and problems. If I read right it also has the story of Samson. One can learn that being a judge does have its ups and downs.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ruth. Content Warning.
Women one day will rule and to me The Book of Ruth is the introduction to how women could be seen in today's world. Ruth as well as her mother Naomi knew what they wanted and needed to do to survive their world and that things and ideas do measure out in the end. This is a very short book but really interesting in its own way.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Joshua. Content Warning.
I have been reading this very good book written by some very famous and maybe even some infamous characters in a way. Who remembers Joshua and the city of Jericho. Joshua was a leader that was picked to be a leader and dividing the various towns and families and who gets what land wise and in good order and to stay within their boundaries unless they have good cause.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Deuteronomy. Content Warning.
It has been awhile but here is another critique of an old book entitled 'Deuteronomy' written by a famous old writer. This is quite the story that teaches us how to judge and reminds us in how to keep those famous laws that we all need to follow and in keep in mind. We all must keep the faith in what we do everyday. There are also stories of how crimes will be punished and blessing will be given and even shared in order to be in safety. To me this is an introduction in how to live our lives.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What is Love?
What is Love? Is love an emotion that is easy yet hard to show? Is it a feeling that just comes out? Love is what it is and can be shown in anyway that one may show it. Love of all persons, places, things and ideas, and this is not a grammar lesson (haha!). Love is a chance just to share how one feels at a particular moment in one's living life. I guess there could be some out there that could share false feelings of this emotion, but I think that is rare for we all know that we are all loved and being cared for by one overwhelming identity that we all feel love for and that he loves us even if at times of hardships. Love is everywhere.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
What is Christmas?
What is Christmas? Christmas to me is a season of hope and love. To be honest when I was younger it was a time of receiving for it was hard to be a giver when as a child you did not have much to (spend) on others. It was not till I was much older that giving became more important for some reason I did not want to be forgotten by family and friends. You do not have to give a big present as long as you give from the heart. I would at times just to receive a special card especially if it was homemade. I like homemade items. Well back to What is Christmas and the season of giving and what it means to me?
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Good Sunday morning!
Good Sunday morning! This is the start of a new day and week. What are your thoughts for the coming week. Sunday morning is a time to reflect on the past week while thinking what is and can happen in the coming week. We all need a chance just to be and not worry about what has happened and will happen for things will work out one way or another. Just be.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique