Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black? If you haven’t read it yet, I’m highly recommending it. I haven’t even finished it and I’m all-in with this intriguing story and her talented writing. This novel is one that was chosen by a member… Read more
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Is it fair?
So, is it fair that I so sporadically post here? Some of you are so very loyal. I really should be loyal in return. I don’t get around to read other blogs as much as I perhaps should … though,… Read more
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Overdue – about books
“If you make a mistake, celebrate.” ~Benjamin Zander You’d think I’d begin setting specific days or dates that I should post to my online journal, but life really does get in the way. That’s not a bad thing to get… Read more
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Books and Fairy Dust
Admit it, we all need books and fairy dust once in a while. This year, CBC Radio was conducting a survey of sorts with a public vote asking listeners to choose which book from the past two decades we think… Read more
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Random Photos plus Recommendations
recommend |rek a mend|verb [ trans. ] 1 put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role : George had recommended some local architects | a book I recommended to a friend of mine.• advise or suggest (something) as a course of action : some doctors recommend putting a board… Read more
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Reaching
The lady of the house has been hit hard with the flu for the past week. Hence, why I’ve been visibly absent for much longer than usual. Before I jump in I absolutely must share something with those of you… Read more
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Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of Winter
(sorry only the text portion of this post remains; photographs have been removed) Red Breasted Nuthatch at our peanut feeder here in frigid Alberta I hope you all had a Christmas season that was filled with joy and glad tidings…. Read more
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For the Weekend
(sorry only the text portion of this post remains; photographs have been removed) A few posts ago, I shared a photo of a novel I was reading, Resistance. It was excellent! and I highly recommend it — actually anything by… Read more