It’s November 1. 
Today is “National Author’s Day.”  What would you say to your favorite author if he/she was sitting next to you?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   The cat is the only domesticated animal not mentioned in the bible.
Interesting Quote of the Day:  “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” --Milton Berle (American humorist)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  bombastic (adjective) – this is a description you would apply to something that is too elaborate or that is very exaggerated?  What nouns could you describe with this word?

Journal day!! When finished reading the blog, click on the journal, Fave Authors. "Iqbal" book clubs. Today, we are going to catch up on our reading. Don't forget to turn in your Object poem.