Lists: The Tyranny of Cell Phones

Remember lists?  That’s right.  It’s time for a new entry.  Read about my list posts here, then comment and add your own thoughts to this one and any others coming up.  At the end of the month Random.org will choose a winner from everyone who added to a March list to receive an autographed novel.  …

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Old Friends and Book Ends: Repurposing Your Old Books

I was delighted to get so many responses last week to my personal book quandary.  Remember, I asked what to with a box of old, not particularly valuable, books before I move? One reader suggested looking at Etsy.com, where books are routinely made into crafts.  So, on a whim this morning, after checking Etsy, I began looking for…

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Sunday Poetry: What Else Can He Do But Run?

Welcome to Sunday Poetry.   If this is your first visit you can read about the purpose and inspiration of my Sunday poetry blogs here. I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to figure out my future.  My husband is retiring this summer, and we plan to move south.  Where?  Not quite sure.  When?  Don’t know that, either.  When…

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The Pleasure and Treasure of Old Books

We’re moving.  I’ve mentioned that before, but today it’s just shorthand.  If you’ve moved, you understand. Part of moving is decluttering.  I’ve mentioned that, as well.  Going through memorabilia has a certain charm.  Yesterday I sorted through a bag of old cutlery, separating the silverplate pieces from the stainless.  The silverplate was my mother’s, not…

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