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Easter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

4/5/2015

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by Mj Rain

I was raised in a Baptist church and spent the first eighteen years of my life a member. Ever since I can remember, myself and my brother always knew our Christmas gifts came from our parents and Easter was more about the leg of lamb, than a magical rabbit. In my home growing up, Easter was about celebrating the death and miraculous resurrection of Jesus.

Because of this, when I do think of Easter, I don’t think of a wildly generous bunny rabbit who leaves special baskets for children, filled with toys and candy …

I think of The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, even today.

ICYMI: A Dr. Seuss Museum is set to Open in Springfield, Mass

3/22/2015

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by Mj Rain

After the wonderful success of the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden and constant requests from the people, a museum entirely dedicated to the life and work of Dr. Seuss is being built in his hometown and birthplace.

St Patrick's Day: The Luck of The Irish, or Liquid Luck?

3/17/2015

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by Mj Rain

While the history of St. Patrick’s Day dates all the way back through hundreds of years, it serves to honor the first Patron Saint of Ireland, St Patrick. It wasn’t celebrated as a holiday until the seventeenth century. As the story goes, Patrick was working as a shepherd and he had a spiritual awakening, believing to be spoken to by God. He then went about the land, converting thousands of Pagans into Christians, using the shamrock to illustrate the holy trinity to the people. The holiday itself is celebrated on his date of death, rather than his date of birth.

For twenty four hours, on March the seventeenth every year, the entire world is Irish. This especially includes those of us who aren’t naturally born with a pot of gold and gleaming rainbow. The planet drowns in the color green because it’s everywhere and for me, it’s the one day I get to be a Weasley! Instead of over dosing on a green malt beverage, I’m going to talk about two things that are associated with St. Patrick’s Day, at least they are depending on who you’re talking to!

The Luck of The Irish and Felix Felicis, or Liquid Luck. The real question you need to answer for yourself is, which would you rather have? Both are very beneficial in their own unique ways, but one has to consider both to ensure a well-educated decision.

Mother's Day: In Honour of Mollywobbles

3/15/2015

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by Mj Rain

I can’t imagine a single Potterhead alive not wanting to know what it would be like growing up a Weasley. Even though they are a large family who have had to implement the hand-me-down policy, they were all happy. They all existed in a realm of normality despite their societal adversities.

They all had their roles within the family dynamics; Arthur was charmingly fascinated with the Muggle existence; Ginny was the only girl; Fred and George were the comedians; Bill and Charlie were trying to be happy and successful; Percy was determined to be the best; and Ron was the brother who was often left in the shadows of his elder brothers. But, there was one member in particular who always kept every member in line. She was the glue that held everyone together and she has every housewife on earth envying her magic wand.

The lady I speak of is Molly Weasley, nicknamed Mollywobbles by Arthur. She is my favourite mum in all of literature. In this article, I will be celebrating Mother’s Day by looking at some of my favourite Mollywobbles moments.

World Book Day: Mj Rain and the Order of the Phoenix

3/5/2015

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by Mj Rain

It had been years in my life since I’d last picked up a book, before I picked up Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince. I read Deathly Hallows next and after that, the order is fuzzy at best. I read the series in a completely haphazard manner. Having seen the majority of movies already, it didn’t bother me and nothing in my life had ever been ruined by spoilers.

Harry Potter is the best book series I’ve ever read and I’m a very picky, and persnickety reader. I am not one of those book wormy types who can pick up any book and tear through it faster than the speed of sound. But, when something gets a grip on my imagination, wave goodbye to me for the next few days. This is exactly what happened when I found Mr. Potter.

Easter: The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

ICYMI: A Dr. Seuss Museum is set to Open in Springfield, Mass

St Patrick's Day: The Luck of The Irish, or Liquid Luck?

Mother's Day: In Honour of Mollywobbles

World Book Day: Mj Rain and the Order of the Phoenix

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