New Arrivals in my Google Reader Galleysmith Bookalicio.us Dispatches from across the blogiverse Regardless of their beliefs, nearly everyone believes in this Eyewitness News – sting-op at the Shell! (Do they still say “film at eleven”?); encounters with the gender police Tools for the team parent (or any group leader, really), from a genuine soccer mom; the joy of back-to-school week A night at home alone feels…weird Dating isn’t always good preparation for marriage, but […]
Random self-promotional updates I mentioned this in yesterday’s TBIF post too; I’m part of the team that’s helping out behind the scenes with preparations for Book Blogger Appreciation Week*, and the next couple of weeks are going to be in high gear for that. If I go missing for a bit over here between now and early September, it’s BBAW’s fault. I know; I always say things like that and then I don’t disappear after […]
Reading, ‘riting, and time…and music – that’s what I was talking about on other blogs this week. If you didn’t stop in and visit, I hope you’ll get the chance to go this weekend! New Arrivals in my Google Reader Well-Mannered Frivolity A Book and a Dog Shh I’m Reading Always Home and Uncool A lovely shore breeze… Stacy’s Bookblog Dispatches from across the blogiverse The (polite) battle to preserve manners and considerate behavior, and […]
Random updates I was surprised by how many comments were generated by my refrigerator-magnet collection when my blogging space was featured on Kittling: Books earlier this week. It seems like there are quite a few folks who also have magnets decorating their kitchens, so I think they deserve a showcase. On Monday, I will be giving my magnets their own feature post here on the The 3 R’s, and I want to see yours too […]
Random updates This blog was recently honored with an award by the awesome Sheri (I’ve met her, and it’s true!) of A Novel Menagerie: “The Humane Award is to honor certain bloggers that are kindhearted individuals. They regularly take part in my blog and always leave the sweetest comments. If it wasn’t for them, my site would just be an ordinary book review blog. Their blogs are also amazing and are tastefully done on a […]
Random updates ***This is not exactly blog-related, but I did mention and receive comments about it here: thanks to everyone who expressed concern and good wishes for my mother-in-law. She has been home from the hospital since Tuesday, and is still experiencing occasional, but less severe, dizzy spells. She has some help around the house, and my husband is keeping daily tabs on her by phone. She will be seeing a specialist soon, and hopefully […]
Random updates So, are you surprised to see this post today instead of yesterday? Me too! My internet at home went out on Friday evening and didn’t come back till Saturday morning – we’d been having some issues with our connection signal, but we think (hope!) they’re all fixed now. Following up on one of the Bloggiesta mini-challenges: My blog grade per Website Grader is up above 90% this week (average 92%), from 87% last […]
Bulletin Board – SoCal Local edition *** Do something funny this summer! Comedian Amy Anderson will be conducting a six-week Stand-Up Comedy Workshop starting in July – click on that link for the details about the classes, and Amy’s professional credits. No, I’m not taking the class, but I know Amy through the Los Angeles Moms Blog, and I promise you – she’s very funny!*** *** I mentioned earlier this week in my review of […]
Bulletin Board – for promotion of self and others *** Got some blog-related catch-up to do, and having trouble making the time to do it? Next weekend (Friday 6/19-Sunday 6/21) may be your big chance, if you sign up to participate in Bloggiesta! Hosted by Natasha at Maw Books Blog, this blogging marathon will focus on blog content, improving/cleaning up your blog or working on your social network profiles. I’m pretty open on what you […]
Bulletin Board ****If my review of Amy Tiemann’s book Mojo Mom caught your eye last month, and you’re in Southern California, this may interest you: Amy will be hosting “The Mother’s Summer Reading Salon” with Karen Maezen Miller, author of Momma Zen, on Tuesday, June 23 at Sierra Madre Books (in Sierra Madre). Newbies in my Google Reader The Worst Review Ever Readiac The Bumbles Blog Rhapsody in Books 1330v Catching Days Books and Movies […]
Since I didn’t post a “Saturday Review” last weekend, I’ve got a lot of links stored up, so I thought I’d get a headstart and share some of reading-related ones today – that will give you less to get through this weekend :-). My real reason for this decision isn’t that selfless, however: I just haven’t had time to get ahead on my writing, so if I didn’t do this, I’d have no post for […]
Bulletin Board *** Laura from L.A. Story was the winner of my Mojo Mom giveaway – congratulations! The publisher has sent your copy on its way to you.*** *** Book bloggers NOT going to BEA (Book Expo America) in New York next week, this is for you (and that includes me!): You’re invited to BEATwittyparty on Friday, May 29, from 8-10 PM Eastern time, on Twitter! Rebecca at The Book Lady’s Blog is working on […]
