by A. T. Baron | Feb 17, 2016 | General
One day, while shopping for a few select items at the store, I found myself short 65 cents, when it came time to pay at the register. A kind man in line behind me placed some change on the counter to cover the balance. I was so pleased that a stranger would do that; I...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 12, 2016 | Fortune Cookie Friday
We’ve all been there. Someone says something that you disagree with and you can feel your shoulders tense. You might close your eyes and breathe deeply; letting your anger fade. You may feel a little better, but is that anger really gone?Perhaps you should confront...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 10, 2016 | Illustrating
I recently sent off some illustrations from my latest project, The Tree, to the AOI World Illustration Awards. The Awards aim to recognize the exceptional work produced by illustrators around the world and promote illustration as an essential contributor to global...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 5, 2016 | Fortune Cookie Friday
How many of you wake up in the morning to the sound of your alarm clock? How many hit the snooze button and roll back over, hoping that a few more minutes of rest will make you feel better? Maybe you can do better. Smile.Look again at the lead picture for this post,...
by A. T. Baron | Feb 1, 2016 | General, Writing
The first libraries consisted of an archive of cuneiform script on clay tablets. These dated back to 2600 B.C., and marked the end of prehistory and the beginning of history. Though they mainly contained records of inventories or commercial transactions, they paved...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 29, 2016 | Fortune Cookie Friday
The hardest part when venturing out in life, is taking that first step. You may be filled with apprehension, or just plain fear. Unless you are some prognosticator, you have no idea what the future holds for you. So how do you start?I suggest you lift your foot,...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 28, 2016 | General, Writing
When I first published A Tale of Two Squirrels, I had a promotional period where you could get the book at a low cost and the e-book was free. The promotional period came and went and some fans were able to take advantage of the lower cost.Since February is the month...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 22, 2016 | Fortune Cookie Friday
I ate some Chinese food for lunch the other day and was shocked to have a different cookie included. Oh, it was still a fortune cookie, but it had a special wrapper on it and a different style fortune inside.A picture of DreamWorks Animation’s Po, from Kung Fu Panda,...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 21, 2016 | General, Writing
Yes, today is the day we can revel in our small furry friends.Now, before I go any further, I want to acknowledge those that don’t like squirrels. I understand that you think of them as vermin. They are bushy-tailed rats that chew holes in your home so they can nest...
by A. T. Baron | Jan 18, 2016 | General, Illustrating, Writing
In honor of beloved writer A. A. Milne, today we celebrate a cuddly holiday, Winnie the Pooh Day. Milne was the youngest of three brothers, born in London on January 18, 1882. Able to read at the age of two, Milne grew with a penchant for writing. Based on his own son...
