Posts Tagged: books
2012 Goal Update: Month 9
Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have
2012 Goal Update: Month 9
Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have
What Kind of Reader Are You?
I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively
What Kind of Reader Are You?
I wasn’t thinking of paper books versus e-books! I mean, what do you choose to read and where do you get it? As a bibliophile, I read everything in sight – I notice anything in print near me, and compulsively
2012 Goal Update: Month 8
Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I
2012 Goal Update: Month 8
Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I
2012 Goal Update: Month 7
Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could
2012 Goal Update: Month 7
Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could
Reading Round-Up # 3
Lots of reading going on here! 4 quick reads this month and 4 with some substance. Here are my reviews. Atomic Ranch: Midcentury Interiors – Michelle Gringeri-Brown & Jim Brown Gorgeous photo book on restored American ranch homes of the 50s
Reading Round-Up # 3
Lots of reading going on here! 4 quick reads this month and 4 with some substance. Here are my reviews. Atomic Ranch: Midcentury Interiors – Michelle Gringeri-Brown & Jim Brown Gorgeous photo book on restored American ranch homes of the 50s
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
Sly Tips for Buying a Book for a Child
I like buying books as gifts – for any occasion. I’ve even given books of poetry for weddings! I am often complimented on my choice of books for children, given for births, birthdays, grading, and so on. My favourite occasion is giving
Reading Round-Up # 2
This month I read some new, fast-moving nonfiction and some novels I should have read 4 or 5 years ago. Nonfiction Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Record at a Time – Courtney E. Smith (2011)
Reading Round-Up # 2
This month I read some new, fast-moving nonfiction and some novels I should have read 4 or 5 years ago. Nonfiction Record Collecting for Girls: Unleashing Your Inner Music Nerd, One Record at a Time – Courtney E. Smith (2011)
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
On Courtesy, Shyness and Restraint
If you asked anyone I knew to describe me, they would probably use words like Quiet, Reserved and Serious. I have come to realize that reserve and restraint are among my highest values, even when they don’t serve me well.
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Behind the Scenes at Your Public Library: Books
Another post on the inner workings of your public library! The previous post is here. A lot of people ask me how libraries choose which books to buy. Most public libraries in North America abide by the American/Canadian Library Associations’
Reading Round-Up # 1
Last month I only read one lengthy book, so I blitzed a bunch of short ones in May and had much more fun with them. Here’s my round-up: Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
Reading Round-Up # 1
Last month I only read one lengthy book, so I blitzed a bunch of short ones in May and had much more fun with them. Here’s my round-up: Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
An Exacting Life 