In the third Weekly Geeks of 2009, Ali has proposed some “fun with the classics,” and has offered a choice of four questions to answer (you have to do at least two, but can do all four if you wish). The applicable definition of classic for this assignment is “anything written over 100 years ago and still in print.” (If your memory needs jogging, see Classic Literature Library for examples.) For your assignment this week, […]
This week’s Ten on Tuesday topic is one of my favorite subjects – clothes! One of my early career ambitions was to be a fashion illustrator and/or work with a designer, and while that didn’t last long, it did fuel a lifelong interest in clothes and fashion. I (usually) enjoy clothes shopping, and not just for myself, either. This week prompt asks for “10 Favorite Articles of Clothing You Own,” and I’m afraid I’m fudging […]
I don’t really think of myself as an interventionist. I might not always agree with what you do, and I might question you about it. I might express that disagreement to you, and chances are that I may talk about it with mutual friends as well. But unless it’s something truly dangerous to your well-being, I’m probably not going to get in your way of doing it. Despite my misgivings, I will generally give you […]
>>Thanks to Anna Jarzab of Authors on the Web for offering me the opportunity to read and review this book – sorry it’s taken so long! (My copy is an ARC; the book was published in October 2008). Buffalo Gal Laura Pedersen Fulcrum Publishing, 2008 (paperback original) (ISBN 1555916929 / 9781555916923) Memoir, 256 pages First sentence: “Buffalo, New York, probably turns out more priests and nuns than any other city, except perhaps Rome.” (That’s the […]
Bulletin Board **** The new Weekend Assignment is from a “guest professor” once again (not me this time), and I’m mentioning it because I know it’s one that some of y’all could easily get into: Weekend Assignment #252: Where do you get books from?Extra Credit: What was the last book you read, and why? Answer the question(s) in a post on your own blog, and leave a link to it in the comments on the […]
Mailbox Monday, hosted at The Printed Page I’ve never participated in Mailbox Monday before, and I doubt I’ll be able to do it often, since I really don’t get all that many books in the mail. Last week was unusual, though, and four new books came my way thanks to the Post Office – all of them are for review, and I hope to get to them sooner rather than later. Last Wednesday, I received […]
Technically, that’s not true, but it’s what crossed my mind as I entered the room to watch the Inauguration of President Obama, and I thought it would make a good title. I’ve believed for quite a few months now, probably since last spring or early summer. I believe something amazing happened last November, and I believe it’s going to take an amazing amount of work, patience – and yes, grace – for genuine change to […]
This is my very first time as “guest professor” for the “Weekend Assignment” at Outpost Mâvarin, but it may not be my last…that’s up to Karen, though, and depends on how many of my other topic suggestions she decides to use. Weekend Assignment #251: You have a six-month paid sabbatical, and you can spend it anywhere you like EXCEPT on a beach drinking margaritas. Where do you go, and what do you do while you’re […]
Booking Through Thursday: Sing! Sing a Song… But, enough about books … Other things have words, too, right? Like … songs! If you’re anything like me, there are songs that you love because of their lyrics; writers you admire because their songs have depth, meaning, or just a sheer playfulness that has nothing to do with the tunes. So, today’s question? What songs … either specific songs, or songs in general by a specific group or […]
Bulletin Board **** I screwed up and missed the official DeLurking Day this past Monday, so I issued a second-chance invitation for lurkers to come out and comment on Tuesday’s post. If you didn’t take me up on it then, please consider this your second second chance – speak up and say hello! **** Y’all know I participate in the “Weekend Assignment” writing exercises based at Outpost Mâvarin. Karen‘s been asking for topic ideas. I […]
Tuesday Thingers: Questions for LibraryThing users, hosted at Wendi’s Book Corner Today’s question: A few weeks ago, someone told me about the Common Knowledge feature of Library Thing. The statistics and basic information can be found through a link at the bottom of any page. Currently there are over 869,540* facts that have been entered. How do they get there? We add them! It took me a while to figure out that you enter them […]
History Lesson for Girls: A Novel Aurelie Sheehan Penguin, 2007 (paperback) (ISBN 0143111906 / 9780143111900) Fiction, 368 pages First sentence: One day I saw them, our dream horses, and on that day I pulled over to the side of the road and cried. Book description (summarized): Alison suffers from scoliosis. Her bent spine is not only a physical defect but also a social stigma isolating her from other teenagers and even distancing her from her […]
