A Great Classic

Most people dislike classic books (except for me, of course). Most people think that they're long, boring, and lets face it, not up-to-date (duh). However, I feel that some classics are very engaging. For example, I just recently finished Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens. It was pretty good, but a little long. All in all, it was an exciting story, with much action and mystery. I do suggest that if you want to completely understand it, you read a whole dictionary (Charles Dickens has a giant vocabulary). To all those who believe that my taste is old-fashioned (Megan and Ella, for example) well, who says that old-fashioned can't be good? Trust me, they made MUCH better music in the 60's than now!

The Adventures of the Big Wee Hag

If you wake up in the morning to see your sheep being carried off backwards by a bunch of little blue men, you know about the life of Tiffany Aching. The day Tiffany learns that she's a witch, her brother gets stolen, and her prime suspect is the Queen of the Elves. She must go into her magical realm, defeat dream-creating monsters, and rescue her brother, with the help of a gang of drunk, violent, 6-inch-high thieves (that only she seems to be able to control). Not your typical Saturday. 

This book is alarmingly funny and very engaging! It's my favorite book. It's good for all ages!  

Faux Cat Sayings

I let the cat out of the bag!

Yeah, right! Cats are extremely independent. They will do whatever they want. Also, cats love to play in bags. It's practically a pastime for them. If the cat is in the bag, it will not get out of the bag. It may be referring to the whole new pet thing, but seriously. That guy who wrote it should have known more about cats. Unless you turn the bag upside-down and shake it, (which will result with very painful scratches) a cat will never willingly come out of a bag.

Curiosity killed the cat!

How morbid! They're telling kids not to ask questions by telling them threatening stories! Anyway, cats are usually only killed by car accidents, and I'm sure they're not wondering about what makes the engine run. It's also bad for the people who you tell that to. How would you like to be told that cats die from curiosity after you ask a harmless question? What does this dude have against cats anyway?

Did the cat get your tongue?

The closest I've ever gotten to a cat ripping my tongue out was when a cat scratched my cheek (long story). Cats have a kind but independent nature, and would never rip someones mouth apart. The more correct way to say it would be "Did the rabid polar bear get your tongue?" It's more likely that a harmless kitten tearing your tongue out. Once again, a so-called "wise" saying is putting cats in a bad light.