I don’t get a lot of mean comments on my blog, mostly because I just don’t have a big enough blog to attract a lot of haters. And yet, when, on very rare occasion, I get some rude or mean comment, I have to admit, it kind of makes my day. They’re generally just so ridiculous and silly. Also, they…
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Today is the Day
I don’t think I have ever watched an inauguration before, but I am today. I’m grateful to live in a country where the transfer of power is peaceful and where I can vote for whomever I want. I know the Internet is littered with Inauguration posts and the last thing you need is another one, but I want to look…
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2008 in Review
Inspired by my friend Noelle, here is a overview of the last year (that one that ended 18 days ago? Yes, that one). I sent the questions to Bart and we answered separately. I’ve resisted the temptation to comment on all his answers. 1. What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? J: Started grad school and…
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It’s Like This, Cat by Emily Neville
I didn’t mention that one of my goals this year is to read one Newbery book every month. Um, hey, one of my goals this year is to read one Newbery book each month. This month’s was It’s Like This, Cat which I knew exactly nothing about, but it looked shortish. That was enough for me. it’s like this, cat…
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“Shake Me Up, Judy”
One of the many things I like about Bart is that he’s not afraid of BBC movies. You really can’t ask for more in a spouse. I find I particularly like to test this in January. Last year, I forced him to begin the year by watching North & South, followed by Jane Eyre. This year, Bart’s parents introduced us…
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