Saturday’s Reading to Kids Theme was “Music & Entertainment. Books – Kindergarten: “Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem” by Amanda Gorman; 1st Grade: “I’m Not Just a Scribble” by Diana Alber; 2nd Grade: “Lizzy and the Cloud” by Terry Fan – a cute story where you can purchase a cloud on a string with care instructions…
Category: Adventures & Activities
Kevin’s New Perch & Trail Blazers
The Earth changed a great deal during the Millions of Years Dinosaurs roamed the Planet. As we continue to Celebrate Black History Month we should note Scientists that study changes in Planet Earth like Dr. Bernard Hubbard and Dr. Estella Atekwana. Dr. Bernard E. Hubbard is a Research Geologist for the USGS Geology, Energy &…
Happy Valentine’s Day
There are many accounts for the origin of Valentine’s Day. One written account of Saint Valentine references his imprisonment by Rome for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and ministering to Christians persecuted by the Roman Empire. In the 14th Century in Geoffrey Chaucer circles it became associated with Romantic Love. In…
Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson (1875 – 1950) Black Educators & Black United Students at Kent University first proposed Black History Month at the University in February 1969! The first celebration at Kent University a year later from January 2 to February 28, 1970. In 1976 President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month. In 1986,…
Dinosaurs in the Valley
Last weekend I visited Dinosaurs in the Valley at Pierce College in Woodland Hills. Full size Dinosaurs roamed the grounds. Signs are posted to watch for swinging tails and moving heads! What most impressed me was the information on Dimitrodon & Edaphosaurus not being Dinosaurs. So many movies & toy companies incorrectly include them in…
Happy New Year!
Xiuhcoatl the Aztec Dragon & Dominic the T-Rex with their Horns and me with a couple of Dinosaur Shakers, Ring in the New Year! It’s Great to be a Dinosaur Fan. The pace of Discovery & Description is Fast & Furious with around 50 New Dinosaur Species coming to light each Year! Here are just…
T’was the Night Before Christmas
Marta the Greyhound & Alejandro the T-Rex watch from the window, as TySantasaurus Rex & the Raptors – Brison, Xavier, Jefferey, Jerry, Charlie, Alan, Jadon, Blue & Raphael (the Red Nose Raptor) depart on their Prehistoric Quest! Inspired by ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas by Major Henry…
Winter Dinosaurland
Stephanie & Stanley are collecting Snowballs for awesome fun. Winter in Southern California is rarely with snow. I have been fortunate to enjoy a couple of those rare times. We often receive a little frost and sometimes enough to look like a mist of snow. So, we go to the Mountains for Snow Play and…
Gobble, Gobble!
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing You & Yours a Very Happy Thanksgiving Paul & Prehistoric Pals
Plants & Dinosaurs
For a number of years, friends have been telling me to check out a Nursery in the Reseda / Northridge area. They have some Huge Dinosaurs that I must see, they would say. Unfortunately, no one could remember the name of the Nursery or what street it was located or even the correct city. As…