And So On, And So On
Every month, my public library puts out a list of the most popular authors – those whose books have circulated the most. After reading blackcountrylibrarian’s post on the topic, I looked into our most popular children’s writers – and promptly
And So On, And So On
Every month, my public library puts out a list of the most popular authors – those whose books have circulated the most. After reading blackcountrylibrarian’s post on the topic, I looked into our most popular children’s writers – and promptly
Incidental Reading – The Results Are In!
I was curious how much reading I do every week that is NOT books. As I mentioned in last week’s post, every time I see print, I can’t help but read it. How much of my reading is “unconscious”? So
Incidental Reading – The Results Are In!
I was curious how much reading I do every week that is NOT books. As I mentioned in last week’s post, every time I see print, I can’t help but read it. How much of my reading is “unconscious”? So
Terms of Endearment
I’ve never had an everyday nickname except for Dar. Because I was a serious kid, my friends didn’t play around with my name or find ways to turn it into something insulting. Fortunately, my name doesn’t rhyme easily, either! My
Terms of Endearment
I’ve never had an everyday nickname except for Dar. Because I was a serious kid, my friends didn’t play around with my name or find ways to turn it into something insulting. Fortunately, my name doesn’t rhyme easily, either! My
Incidental Reading
I read continually during my waking hours, but I average one book a week. Why is that? Because I am always reading other things that don’t count as “real” reading. Teachers would call this environmental print. How many of you know a
Incidental Reading
I read continually during my waking hours, but I average one book a week. Why is that? Because I am always reading other things that don’t count as “real” reading. Teachers would call this environmental print. How many of you know a
En Route to Halving My Wardrobe
From the start of 2012 to the end of 2013, I pared down my wardrobe from 264 to 170 items – a reduction of 35%. I could have said I was done, except for replacements and updates, but I knew I wasn’t. I
En Route to Halving My Wardrobe
From the start of 2012 to the end of 2013, I pared down my wardrobe from 264 to 170 items – a reduction of 35%. I could have said I was done, except for replacements and updates, but I knew I wasn’t. I
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 7
Snoopy is by Charles Schultz I read 5 books this month. Three of them felt like “work” to read. Not exactly reading for pleasure, then! First of all, I belong to a book club that reads “international fiction,” set in
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 7
Snoopy is by Charles Schultz I read 5 books this month. Three of them felt like “work” to read. Not exactly reading for pleasure, then! First of all, I belong to a book club that reads “international fiction,” set in
What I Liked About April
Facebook Update: Oops! I changed the password on my blog’s Facebook account (in response to Heart Bleed threat) and it appears my last 5 posts didn’t get linked to Facebook. Sorry! Very briefly, what I didn’t like: Winter. Snow. Snow
What I Liked About April
Facebook Update: Oops! I changed the password on my blog’s Facebook account (in response to Heart Bleed threat) and it appears my last 5 posts didn’t get linked to Facebook. Sorry! Very briefly, what I didn’t like: Winter. Snow. Snow
ALL of Them
Are you a completist? Do you collect everything in a series? Watch whole seasons of TV shows? Read every book by an author? I’m more of a dabbler, but there are times I just need ALL of them: I have read
ALL of Them
Are you a completist? Do you collect everything in a series? Watch whole seasons of TV shows? Read every book by an author? I’m more of a dabbler, but there are times I just need ALL of them: I have read
Pre-Travel Checklist
I’m not obsessive about packing lists. If I forget anything, I can buy it. Of course, I would cringe, knowing I have the same item at home, but I would survive. For me, it’s the pre-packing list that’s essential. It
Pre-Travel Checklist
I’m not obsessive about packing lists. If I forget anything, I can buy it. Of course, I would cringe, knowing I have the same item at home, but I would survive. For me, it’s the pre-packing list that’s essential. It
Toronto and Back
Just returned to work after a 5-day trip to Toronto. For me that’s an 1800 km/1100 mile (one way) trip which is a 2.5 hour flight. This is my third trip to Toronto since I started blogging – and likely
Toronto and Back
Just returned to work after a 5-day trip to Toronto. For me that’s an 1800 km/1100 mile (one way) trip which is a 2.5 hour flight. This is my third trip to Toronto since I started blogging – and likely
An Exacting Life 