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Crocodiles and Alligators

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Crocodiles and Alligators by Rita Goldner As a kid, I didn’t have many books to read at home. My parents were avid readers, and owned collections of Shakespeare and the works of Rudyard Kipling, but not his children’s classics. Having … Continue reading →

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Great Horned Owl

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Great Horned Owl by Rita Goldner I approach this month’s animal blog with fondness because it’s about a neighbor of mine. I sometimes see a great horned owl during early morning walks, sitting and glaring. Owls have eyes set forward-facing … Continue reading →

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Octopus: Chameleon of the Sea?

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Octopus: Chameleon of the Sea? by Rita Goldner Today’s Amazing Animals Blog feature is the incredible octopus. I say incredible, literally, because most people find this wonderful creature’s weird appearance and behavior hard to believe. We’re all acquainted with the … Continue reading →

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Jaguar

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Jaguar by Rita Goldner In keeping with my theme of blogs about interesting animals, this month I present the jaguar. I’ve chosen this magnificent big cat because a particular jaguar has been in the news lately here in Arizona. A … Continue reading →

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Wild Horses

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Wild Horses by Rita Goldner As an avid plein air painter, I often find myself on a folding chair on the banks of the Salt River. The landscape itself is picturesque enough, but sometimes I get a bonus. Several small … Continue reading →

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The Science of H2O

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Laura Orsini

The Science of H2O by Rita Goldner Lately I’m knee-deep in research on water, specifically the water cycle. I’m close to the finish line for my picture book, Agent H2O Rides the Water Cycle. I’ve completed the text, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Write About What You Know… (or Not!)

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Write About What You Know… (or Not!)   by Rita Goldner Writers are often directed in how-to books, classes, and webinars to write about a familiar subject, something about which they can speak with authority. Even better, the writing coaches … Continue reading →

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Blue Footed Booby

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Blue Footed Booby by Rita Goldner The delightful subject of this month’s blog is fun and whimsical, and may even appear goofy-looking at times. Of course these attributes launch the blue footed booby to the top of my favorite birds … Continue reading →

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Ants

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Ants by Rita Goldner Many of my author colleagues have eschewed New Year’s Resolutions, which are often worded negatively. “I’ll give up bad eating habits,” “I’ll quit procrastinating,” “I won’t complain so much,” “I’ll organize my messy office,” and so … Continue reading →

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Lifetime Gift or Landfill Gift?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Lifetime Gift or Landfill Gift? by Rita Goldner I’m telling a holiday gift-giving story in reverse. The ending is at the city dump. According to research (references listed below) approximately 1 percent of plastic toys remain in use six months … Continue reading →

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