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Library Materials
No Library Materials in the Restrooms Really? Really? Is this something we have to tell people? I am mystified by this sign on the library bathroom door. Are people bringing books in there? Why? Ok, I know why. But this … Continue reading
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Goodnight Moon
Usually this time of year I’m not at the bookshop. In years past, I’ve been at BookExpo helping out our regional independent booksellers’ association. I’ve always enjoyed the big convention; talking to publishers about new titles, meeting other booksellers, meeting … Continue reading
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Chet Meets His Match
I’m cat sitting this week. I like all animals (some more than others – for instance, if a car salesman’s family were to go out of town for the week, I would not agree to look after him until their return). … Continue reading
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HearseUV
Waiting in traffic today, I noticed an odd thing. There in front of me, stopped at the light was what looked a lot like a hearse but was certainly an SUV. It was black with curious silver trim and tinted … Continue reading
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A Classical Education
Today years of labor on the part of dozens of educators bent on enriching young minds and keeping the great knowledge of ages past alive paid off. To the tune of approximately 34 cents. Yes! The trivia question of the … Continue reading
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From the Department of Don’t-Try-This-at-Home
Ignorance is not always so blissful. I am losing a fingernail because of this. Not in a girly sort of oh-I-broke-a-nail kind of way, I mean losing a fingernail as in my-fingernail-is-falling-off-of-my-hand. This, and a bad knee combine to make me … Continue reading
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A great, big thank you
A lovely blogger friend has given me a prize! It just made my day. She is the Inveterate Optimist at http://inveterateoptimist.blogspot.com/ and her posts always make me smile. And how can you not like the idea of sending people an award with … Continue reading
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Careful what you wish for
Today we had an author event at our local retirement community. All sorts of organizations in town meet & host activities at this venue. It’s a logical choice – a nice place with a good sound system. It’s very cheery, … Continue reading
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Quadrophenia
This year, it’s quatrains. To celebrate National Poetry Month this April, I am trying to get our customers and friends to send in four-line mini-poems of their own creation on the subject of reading or books. The one whose poem … Continue reading
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