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‘Tis the Season

I am so sorry for my prolonged absence.  Sometimes my actual life gets in the way.  This December I’ll be (of course) offering some seasonal reviews.  To get the ball rolling, here’s a brief Nutcracker recap from last year,  I … Continue reading

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No Time Like the Present…

Unless it’s the past!  This November we’re going back time.  After reading Jackie and Me, I remembered just how much I love time travel.  I think it was always a secret hope of mine, a way that I visit the … Continue reading

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October: When a Young Fan’s Thoughts Turn to Baseball

Sure, everywhere you go you are bombarded by pumpkins, skeletons, giant signs from costume warehouses all telling you HERE COMES HALLOWEEN. But for a lucky few sports fans, this is the height of baseball season:  playoffs and finally, the world … Continue reading

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The Book of Pirates

The Book of Pirates by Jamaica Rose and Captain Michael MacLeod At long last, a non-fiction pirate entry. This is part history book, part guidebook and part do-it-yourself pirate handbook.  Read cover to cover, this can be a bit slow, … Continue reading

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Talk Like a Pirate!!

It’s here mateys!  I hope you spake your piece today in your very best piratey voices.  Technological difficulties keep me from bringing you your piratey post of the day, but I have many pirate tales to share, so stay tuned!!!

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September: Shiver Me Timbers! Thar Be Pirates in These Waters!

In case you’re a bit behind on your important September dates, you should be aware that September 19, 2011 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.  But pirates cannot be contained, the scurvy dogs!  They’re taking over the whole month … Continue reading

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August: Dog Days of Summer

If these are the dog days of summer (you know, the hottest, most oppressive days of the year) then clearly we need some books about dogs to carry us through.  How’s that for literal interpretation.  I’m not talking just any … Continue reading

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July Beach Reads: Teen Romance

HEY WAIT! DON’T CLICK AWAY! JUST SCROLL DOWN FOR A LIST OF BEACH READS IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE READING MY CHATTER, CLICK ON THE LINKS TO READ MORE! Sweet heavens I am ready for vacation.  I simply do not … Continue reading

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June Travel Plans: India

Here on the Eastern seaboard June has been ushered in by intense heat.  I’m sure in August I’ll be dreaming of visiting the penguins at the South Pole, but this May was so frigidly cold that all I want is … Continue reading

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Coming Soon…June!

May has a been a bit quiet over here, mainly because I was busy packing up everything I own and moving across state lines.  Now that I am safely established in my new home, have unpacked the books I actually … Continue reading

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