The Yellow Bus Boys

I loved this book. It made me feel like a young boy was telling me about his adventures and coming of age.  I laughed and cried with him, throughout the story.  

The Book is Here

It is heartwarming, thought provoking, and helped me understand how young boys think and their ability to forgive and forget.  It's fast pace, surprising and has something for readers of all ages; glimpses into history and nostalgia for folks from that time period.  A useful tool for young students reading lists; it lets them know that no matter where you came from and what you've been through you will grow up and move beyond it all and depending on the choices you make along the way; you can aspire to be so much more.  

I am excited to introduce you to Mr. Shaw and the discoveries  and insights behind the story. He is the boy who grew up to be as inspiring, as when he was in the 6th grade.

Keep Asking Questions

Ћ ℋead ℱairy

Get The Host's Look At Danielle Skelley

MakeUp  Katie McGowan
(eye base, foundation brush, peach beige blush, little black dress gel liner, mascara, eye shadows in boudoir & serene, lip crayon in neutral, lipstick in half n half, 10 years younger spray)
Mac Cosmetics eye prep-primer 24 hr extended eye base http://go.magik.ly/ml/el8/
Duo Adhesives dark tone http://go.magik.ly/ml/el0/
Mac Cosmetics #217 Shadow Brush http://go.magik.ly/ml/el4/
Ardell Lashes (Demi wispies) http://go.magik.ly/ml/el2/
Bobbie Brown Liner Brush http://go.magik.ly/ml/ekz/
Trish McEvoy (blush brush) http://go.magik.ly/ml/ekx/
www.makeupforever.com  (foundation) this is so lightweight but with amazing coverage.

The Face In The Crowd I'll Never Forget

It's early morning just before dawn.  And I remember her like it was yesterday.  A tiny lively little girl with dark brown bouncy curls rather unkempt; but she radiated happiness and yet a longing.   

Ever since I can remember, I have had this desire to travel anywhere everywhere it was inexplicable.  In high school, I took every class I could with no studies, so I could get out of high school my junior year with all my credits and marks to graduate.  I worked at jobs in a bakery, babysitting and catering; saving as much as I could to go to travel school and live on my own in Boston, MA during what would have been my senior year and hit the road. 

I've never regretted this choice and thankfully my parents encouraged me to follow my heart and opened their home often and still do to exchange students and my friends from abroad. Their stipulation about my travel lust - was to ask a lot of questions about where I was going. 

One year shortly thereafter, I had the opportunity to take a few months off and this burning desire to investigate the middle east on my own.  Israel was moving towards the upteenth time of peace talks, but it looked promising and I wanted to be there to see history, to experience it.  

I was influenced by Yaakov Levy, a man I never met but having grown up in a home that promoted volunteerism; he was someone I saw as the quintessential public servant, he always spoke about peace and Palestine with impeccable professionalism and hope. It's why I joined Sar-El, to learn about their culture - one that had mandatory enlistment - for me it was just 3 weeks; but I stayed in the middle east for a couple of months. Taking side trips to Turkey, Greece and Egypt. 

Egypt is where I saw her.  I crossed the Taba border, Egypt's busiest border with Israel by bus.  Where I met up with other travelers who had the foresight to book hotel rooms in advance, I figured I save on one hotel room by sleeping on the bus on the way in and I was meeting another girl that wanted to go to Egypt, but didn't want to travel alone - the next day. 

I would pick something out when I got there. I ended up staying in the same hotel as several others on this trip. This was an amazing adventure that I will have to tell you more about another time.  For now, in Cairo, I had met up with many people from other countries and we would explore the pyramids, museums perfumeries, and markets together - along with our guide Yassar and Mohammad (He was rather like a sumo wrestler). 

Yassar was this amazing guy, who was Muslim and had told me about reading the bible in it's entirety; and he had the most incredible stories about the history of Egypt old and new. Each day we ventured out to experience something new in this incredibly busy city; and on one occasion I saw this little girl who was an orphan. We were told not to give money, but my heart just broke so I smiled and said hello and then slipped her a few dollars without the older kids around her seeing.

I couldn't stop thinking about her, I literally wanted to bring her home. But I was a young American who was not Muslim or married; understanding their culture a little better; it was the answer I expected. I was told it would not be possible to adopt her. Each day my goal was to be sure I had change in case I saw her again. I never did - until the day I left and I was on a bus to the Taba border.  
There was a hovering mist and my friends and I were saying good-bye; making plans to meet up in Haifa, Israel a week later. The bus slowly started down the road with my head resting against the window suddenly there she was running along side the bus waving goodbye to me.   I remember her smiling and praying that some how she would have a better life & school. 

I remember her most whenever I see a young child in need; or perhaps today I remember her vividly because I saw a young girl with flowing dark brown hair rush out of school to tell her mother about her day and the mother waved her forward as she continued talking on her cell phone without even acknowledging her own child's accomplishments.  This happens to often.  I wanted to walk up to them and demand the mother put away her phone and remind her how lucky she was to have her children with her! 

This little face in the crowd always reminds me to have time for another when they want to talk and to share what their stories. You never know what hand your going to be dealt next; and the only way to be prepared is to share what you have with others, when you need it most it will be returned in unexpected ways.  

Keep Asking Questions
Ћ ℋead ℱairy

Perception Politics Media

The Media and Internet have brought us to amazing places; but it's still a place that requires you should unequivocally check your sources and go back for the full story.

Agreeing and disagreeing on the candidates requires being able to ask more  questions and get the facts. All the facts Not just a part of the puzzle.

State Rep. Al Baldasaro took time out of his schedule to talk about his involvement in the Trump campaign, Veterans Issues, Drug Crisis and more to help clarify some information to our Kids Rule Reporters.

Keep Asking Questions

Ћ ℋead ℱairy

This interview is about getting more information it does not favor one candidate or another.

Katie McGowan’s Makeup Artistry

KatieMcGowan’s Makeup Artistry,  Here’s your chance to meet her, get some great tips and find out about an array of different product lines. 

The things she can do with makeup is absolutely outstanding; as you’ll see - she actually transforms my look from no makeup to a very polished look with some simple quick tips.

Katie is one of those ladies who make you realize that if you do what you love; you can accomplish amazing things!  

Keep Asking Questions

Ћ ℋead ℱairy

Get The Look

MakeUp

www.motivescosmetics.com/Kmcgowan (eye base, foundation brush, peach beige blush, little black dress gel liner, mascara, eye shadows in boudoir & serene, lip crayon in neutral, lipstick in half n half, 10 years younger spray)

Mac Cosmetics eye prep-primer 24 hr extended eye base http://go.magik.ly/ml/el8/

Duo Adhesives dark tone http://go.magik.ly/ml/el0/

Mac Cosmetics #217 Shadow Brush http://go.magik.ly/ml/el4/

Ardell Lashes (Demi wispies) http://go.magik.ly/ml/el2/

Bobbie Brown Liner Brush http://go.magik.ly/ml/ekz/

Trish McEvoy (blush brush) http://go.magik.ly/ml/ekx/

www.makeupforever.com (foundation) this is so lightweight but with amazing coverage.

Clothing

Sorrento cardigan - https://danielleskelley.cabionline.com/collection/clothes/sorrento-cardigan/

Linea cami - https://danielleskelley.cabionline.com/collection/clothes/linea-cami/

Go to trouser - https://danielleskelley.cabionline.com/collection/clothes/go-to-trouser/

Please note some links are affiliate links; and if you make a purchase it adds up over time to help us bring you more great stories.