Favorite Children's Books

Today's theme for 3w4dw seems to be books and reading. Also, since littleknownbooks is hosting an event awarding DW points for posts on, well, little known books, I thought I'd share five of my favorite children's books.

Some of these I've reread recently, but most I haven't. I was surprised to realize how old all of them were in relation to how old I am (they're a lot older!), so I want to be sure that I leave a caveat that - while I don't remember race!fail or any other fail in the books, I would be surprised if there wasn't some in there somewhere.

Regardless, I read these books until the pages fell apart as child and I loved them. I still think of all of them fondly to this day.

( Five of My Most Reread Children's Books )

Day One:

* Hiding out is pretty easy thus far. I've just barey managed to convince myself to climb from my bed and be productive at all. And one of my interviewees has stood me up already. Good start?

* D swung through the house at about 6 am. I have no idea where he was/where he's at, but I haven't had a chance to talk about the finer points of accepting service should the Sheriff show up.

* I need milk. Mine has gone bad. I doubt the sheriff is hiding out and waiting fo rme at the grocery store. Once I catch up with dude, I'm going to take my chances and get milk. And probably bread for sandwiches and such.

* Max had a giant hairball last night. It woke me up when she hacked. I may need to take her to the vet... but hopefully, it's just the season and once she's done shedding, this will come to an end.

One American's Reaction to the UK Election

Today's 3w4dw theme is politics. Good God. The quickest way to lose friends is to talk politics. But, that's never stopped me before.

Luckily (or not), I don't want to discuss American politics today. Not exactly, anyway. I want to talk about the UK election, but there is simply no way that I can avoid talking about it like an American.

( Brace Yourself )