Pet Parade

Pet Parade

As any teacher can attest, keeping students engaged and interested is a constant challenge but when it becomes necessary to simply entertain the class because recess has been canceled due to rainy weather, the task can be even more difficult.

Mrs. Fox finds a creative way to keep the students quiet while encouraging them to use their imaginations, take turns and have patience. Even a rainy day can be fun when everyone participates, imagines, visualizes and creates unforgettable moments. Share the camaraderie, joy, excitement, laughter, and heartwarming  nature of Pet Parade with the child in your life. Although it is written for children, this book will be enjoyed by pet lovers of any age.

Author Bio

Sunida E. York is a gifted writer with unyielding aspirations and a vivid imagination. She enjoys writing multiple genres but never strays far from her first love, poetry. As a mom who home schooled her own child for a time, she understands the complexities of being an effective instructor. In addition to penning poems, she writes song lyrics and works of fiction. Pet Parade is her first children's book.

Pet Parade is available in paperback online at Amazon.

Remembering September 11, 2001

9/11


September 11th, the year two thousand and one
The workday in America had barely begun
When evil descended from the sky
Causing thousands to be injured or to die

Those caught in the line of fire were innocent... just going about their day
A nation was horrified to see them taken in such a violent way
And as a nation, we mourned
While the attackers were vehemently scorned

Stories of loved ones lost are constantly being told
Some stories include heroes in the face of danger standing bold
September 11, 2001. We’ll never forget what happened on that date
Shaken? Sure. But this country is still undeniably great.






Encouraged


Tragedy far beyond anything my eyes have ever seen
How could anyone be so hateful, so callous, so mean?
Only God knows the depths of the horror the victims felt that day
Sacrificed for a senseless cause in a horrible way

An entire nation, indeed most of the world, shocked and dismayed
Frightened and angry survivors demanding that vengeance not be delayed
Days and days of digging... still thousands remain lost
The nation’s leaders vowing to apprehend and punish the attackers at all cost

A country in chaos, yet standing united, standing proud, standing strong
Celebrating the lives of those lost through candle light vigils, prayer, and song
We were rocked by these dastardly deeds, there is no doubt
We were knocked to our knees but we are up again and ready to show the
enemy that we are not out

Though the nation’s past is riddled with the temporary fall
We are sustained by a mighty God who sees us through it all
With a faith never ending, deep abiding, and true
Our citizens remain encouraged for we know what God can do.



Poems excerpted from "My Heart's Treasure" by Sunida York ©2005 All Rights Reserved.

On the air with Pam Osbey - Giving a voice to domestic violence

October is the month that the spotlight is placed on domestic violence. Pam Osbey, author and host of Literary Pizzazz on Blog Talk Radio, is not only holding the spotlight on October 28th, she is giving a voice to victims of domestic violence who otherwise would not be heard. Restoration, Renewal and Overcoming Domestic Violence is a two hour broadcast that Pam has put together to give a virtual hug to those who have found a way out of their situations and to encourage those who are still searching for a path to safety.

During the show, authors Almari Jonson, Felicia Madlock, Heidi West, GPA and Quietstorm will share poetry and prose. Touching Heart founder, Brooks J. Young, will give information on the resources available to women and children in need of a safe haven. Listeners can join in the discussion to share their own stories or read their poetry during the open mic portion of the program.

Domestic violence is unacceptable but it will never end until all victims become past victims and abusers are rendered powerless. You do not have to be a victim to help raise awareness. Please tune in at 9:00 p.m. EST! I'll meet you there!!

About the host:

Pam Osbey is a graduate of Grambling State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. She has published several books, including Musings of a Mocha Sistah, Black Orchids, and Rivers of My Life, and her work has been featured in various literary magazines.