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Archive for August, 2008

I say … and you think … ? (Week 292)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Groceries :: Deodorant :: Psychic :: Cherries :: Spooky :: Yogurt :: Kitchen :: Nothing personal :: Be nice :: Delivery :: Read my “answers” in the comments section. Feel free to leave your answers, too! Courtesy of Unconscious Mutterings.

Weekly Geeks #15 – Name that Book Cover

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

This week’s challenge is to post close-ups of book covers. It’s also your chance to “name that cover” and win a book (you’ll have a choice from several books)! To win, name all four book titles in the comments section before anyone else! (Must live in the United States to be eligible to for the [...]

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

After starting In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan in January, I left it aside for other books that were screaming for my attention. Thanks to the Wind-Up Book Chronicle Challenge, I have finally finished this well-researched book. In Defense of Food is broken up into three sections – nutrition, the Western diet, and recommendations [...]

Memories: My First Cassette Tape

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

They say everyone remembers their first love. I say you never forget your first cassette tape. Mine was a compilation by K-tel called “Love Is…” Side One What’s Forever For by Michael Murphey Even the Nights are Better by Air Supply I’ve Never Been to Me by Charlene Could it be Love by Jennifer Warnes [...]

New Journal from Bookgirl’s Studio

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

After having read Bookgirl’s Nightstand for quite awhile, I was thrilled to see that she was opening up shop on Etsy under the name Bookgirl’s Studio. One journal caught my eye and I grabbed it up on the spot. Well, it arrived today and it’s absolutely beautiful. Even the packaging was impressive. So pick up [...]

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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

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Alaskan Cruise – June 2008

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

My Mom and I took our second Alaskan cruise this summer with Holland America. I’ve put together some photo highlights from the trip. You can also see photos from our 2006 trip to Alaska as well as the bookmarks I pick up during the trips. Enjoy! Day One – We didn’t waste any time and [...]

Next Book Group: Blindness by Jose Saramago

Monday, August 25th, 2008

Blindness by Jose Saramago Date: Monday, September 22 @ 7:30 PM Location: Solas Bar

Happy Birthday, David!

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Weekly Geeks #14 – Reading Photos

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

This week’s challenge is for me to post reading photos. Current “to be read” pile. I dressed up as Nancy Pearl for Halloween a few years ago. My cat, Chloe, with books. My cat, Suiki, sleeping on a book. Collage boxes that my friend Shannon made for me…includes authors such as Nancy Pearl and the [...]