Carie Juettner

The Power of Awareness

I’ve been doing Kundalini yoga for years. I’m still no expert at it, partly because there are ways in which my body refuses to bend regardless of how much “mind over muscle” I apply, and partly because I’m not consistent enough with my practice. Sometimes I go to Yoga Yoga three times a week, and otherContinue reading “The Power of Awareness”

Carie’s Lists: 10 YA & MG Books That Deserve More Readers

I love reading books for kids and I love talking about books for kids. Most of the titles I mention to fellow kidlit readers get nods of recognition or at least the comment, “I’ve heard of that. Is it good?” But lately I’ve seen more and more blank looks when I mention certain titles, soContinue reading “Carie’s Lists: 10 YA & MG Books That Deserve More Readers”

Encyclopedia of MY Ordinary Life: A Plagiarism of the Best Intentions

I don’t know about you, but I could use some reasons to laugh this week. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just turn on the news. On second thought, don’t. It’ll just bring you down. Anyway, I have been watching the news, so I’ve been needing a way to cheer up. Today IContinue reading “Encyclopedia of *MY* Ordinary Life: A Plagiarism of the Best Intentions”