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Wednesday February 8th 2012

Posts Tagged ‘libraries’

Photodump

Photodump

Alison and I went to the New York Botanical Gardens last weekend. We had a terrific time despite hot and sticky climes, and I took some photos. So nice to see some new plants and immerse myself in greenery. [Read More]

New book review

New book review

The Sledding Hill, by Chris Crutcher. Read about it here. [Read More]

The Return of the Desk Zombie

The Return of the Desk Zombie

I’m back at my desk for the first time in about a month. I can hardly believe it’s been such a long time, and I will readily admit to missing the small space that I’ve made my cubicle, with its crammed bulletin board and random toys over its working [Read More]

Manatees are far more interesting than green beans

Manatees are far more interesting than green beans

Certain things make a girl happy. To wit: 1. The children’s section at The White Plains Public Library is the best I’ve ever seen. I loves it! Witness “The Trove”: And here’s what you see when you walk into it: 2. A few days ago there were [Read More]

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7×7=one grateful blogger

7×7=one grateful blogger

Awhile ago, my Whidbey colleague Charlotte Morganti nominated me for a 7×7 link award! I wish I knew what the [Read More]

Losing It

Things I have Lost in the past half-year: 1. A gold bracelet. Packed it away “for safekeeping” a decade [Read More]

Random gorgeousness

Random gorgeousness

So. Paula Stanton, who made my wedding dress, also made this recently. I saw it and wanted to Pinterest it, but [Read More]

The Bi-Ped speaks about the Quadruped

My latest essay, “Bi-Pedal to Quadrupedal Communications, Key of ‘B’,” appears in the latest [Read More]

Holy caca

I have an incredible backlog of posts to write, but I’m at SeaTac now, and my brain is still buzzing buzzing with [Read More]

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@Charlotte, I love the Dennis Lehanes, but I'm also looking forward to discovering new reads from you. It seems we have Read the post

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thanks for reading, Amalia, and for the comment, too! you're absolutely right: someone is always listening. that's Read the post

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I agree Yishun, I think that's why I am still teaching the craft classes after all these years(and plenty of nonsense Read the post

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I would have *never* taken you for a mild spice grrrl. Evar. Read the post

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