This reading meme comes via Dewey at the hidden side of a leaf (open invitation, no tags – I’ll do the same. Join in on your own blog if you want to.) 1. Do you remember learning to read? How old were you? I don’t really remember learning to read, but I know that I was reading by myself before I started kindergarten, so I assume I was somewhere between four and five years old […]
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Reading list
Via Alison’s book blog, I’ve found The Lists – Books for the Obsessive Reader. If you’re always on the lookout for reading ideas, this is a blog worth checking out. Alison’s attention was caught by this list of 100 Most Influential Novels by Women Writers. I’ve marked the ones I’ve read at some point in my life with a *. Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind* Anne Rice, Interview With the Vampire Virginia Woolf, To […]
Twofers
Technically, this should probably be a Tuesday meme, but since I got tagged with it last night (via e-mail from my sister), I’m making it a “casual-Friday” thing. I won’t tag anyone else – if you’d like to play along, please feel free, and leave me a comment about it so I know to visit your blog! Two names you go by:1. Florinda2. Nina Two things you are wearing right now:1. Black cardigan sweater2. My […]
iPod Random Ten 11-16-07
Friday morning’s musical montage: “Cool,” Gwen Stefani, Love, Angel, Music, Baby“Hallelujah I Love Her So,” Ray Charles, Ray (Motion Picture Soundtrack)“Train in Vain (Stand By Me),” Annie Lennox, Medusa“Take Your Mama,” Scissor Sisters“Lost Highway,” Bon Jovi, Lost Highway“Black Wave/Bad Vibrations,” Arcade Fire, Neon Bible“If I Were You,” Kasey Chambers, Barricades and Brickwalls“Fix You,” Coldplay, X&Y“Can’t Stand Losing You,” The Police, Greatest Hits“Take a Chance on Me,” Erasure, Pop! 20 HitsFor once, I agree – I […]
Booking Through Thursday 11-15: “Preservatives”
Today’s question comes from Conspiracy-Girl:I’m still relatively new to this meme so I’m not sure if this has been asked yet, but I’m curious how many of us write notes in our books. Are you a Footprint Leaver or a Preservationist? Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves! This is […]
Wiki Wednesday 11-14-07
Time to learn something! 1. Go to Wikipedia.2. Click on “Random article” in the left-hand sidebar box.3. Post it! My mom’s family used to get out of the Bronx to spend their summers in New Jersey, but not here: Cohansey Township was a township that existed in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States, during two separate periods, from 1697-1748 and from 1848-1865. The name was derived from the Cohansey River, which flows through the area. […]
Ten on Tuesday 11-13: Songs That Bring Back Memories (and Why)
This week’s Ten on Tuesday prompt is an excellent one, and a bit of a challenge for me, for several reasons: It’s hard to think of the songs on their own. Recollection by song, for me, is usually prompted by hearing the song (or at least reading the title somewhere). For me, exposing things related to my musical tastes always feels risky. Combining my iTunes library with Tall Paul’s after we moved in together was […]
What we’re all about
This “About Us” meme comes via Literary Feline (I’ve been picking up some fun stuff from her lately.) I am publicly inviting my husband to comment in writing – here on this blog – if he would have answered anything differently. The basic facts:Who is your significant other? My husband, “Tall” PaulHow long have you been together? 2.5 yearsDating/Engaged/Married? Married – just celebrated our first anniversary on October 21How old is your Significant Other? Mid-40’s […]
iPod Random Ten 11-9-07
Happy Friday! A little morning music to get things started, featuring: “Waiting on the World to Change,” John Mayer, Continuum“Bad Medicine,” Bon Jovi, New Jersey“Radio, Radio,” Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Very Best of Elvis Costello & The Attractions“Substitute,” The Who, Hail Brittania: The British Invasion 1964-1968“Another Postcard,” Barenaked Ladies, Everything Acoustic“It’s The End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine),” R.E.M., In Time – Best of R.E.M. “Back to […]
Booking Through Thursday 11-7: “Volume”
Would you say that you read about the same amount now as when you were younger? More? Less?Why? Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves! When I was younger, I almost consumed books. I read all the time. If it took me more than a few days to finish a […]
Wiki Wednesday 11-7-07
Time to learn something! 1. Go to Wikipedia.2. Click on “Random article” in the left-hand sidebar box.3. Post it! This isn’t what you might initially think it is: Talladega Gran Prix Raceway is a 1.33 mile (2.14 km) 10 turn road course located near Munford, Alabama. “Little Tally” as it is also known has no affiliation with Talladega Superspeedway, instead it takes its name from the nearby Talladega National Forest. // The track was originally […]
Ten on Tuesday 11-6: Ten Words To Describe You
The “official” Ten on Tuesday is back! This week’s prompt is one of those things that sounds pretty simple, but can turn out not to be: Ten Words That Describe You Thoughtful Caring Curious Humorous Loyal Nerdy Practical Generous Introverted Petite The thing about an exercise like this is that I find it hard to nail it down to ten – at first I can’t think of that many, and then it gets more complicated […]
