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This and That (new winner, awards, e-reader giveaways)

This and That (new winner, awards, e-reader giveaways)

by on 12. Nov, 2009 in awards, e-readers, giveaway winners

I thought I would update, share and exclaim over a few tidbits. First of all, I had to select another winner for the Simon’s Cat giveaway. So, without further ado: Congrats to Marie from Kids, Cats, Books and Chaos! ————————————– I was lucky enough to receive a couple of awards. The “Ooh La La! I [...]

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Megan's Way – Blogtour stop and Interview

Megan's Way – Blogtour stop and Interview

by on 15. Sep, 2009 in blog tour, interview

Well, it is the fifth stop on the Megan’s Way blog tour.  I have had the great fortune to have already read and reviewed this lovely book.  The story is honest, heart breaking, humorous and inspirational.  Melissa Foster was kind enough to be interrogated regarding her experiences in writing this heartfelt story.  So, without further [...]

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Some book related news bits

Some book related news bits

by on 04. Sep, 2009 in books general

**Reading Rainbow has been introducing children to the love of books for 26 years.  My daughter and I spent many a day watching Levar Burton and jotting titles on a slip of paper to take to the bookstore.  I cannot imagine the amount of books I would have begged my mom to buy if this [...]

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My(?) new lamp!!! – Review

My(?) new lamp!!! – Review

by on 02. Sep, 2009 in gadgets

Isn’t it lovely?  If you read my previous post,  I received an offer from Jason of CSN Office Furniture to choose something from their great selection of office furniture to office accessories.  I chose this lovely lamp with the help of my lovely daughter.  It arrived over the weekend.  I never have seen this lamp [...]

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To rate or not to rate?

To rate or not to rate?

by on 30. Aug, 2009 in books general

I recently ran across a couple of posts concerning whether there should be a rating system when reviewing a book.  Since my reader and favorites folders contents have disappeared into that internet graveyard in cyberspace (yes, you can join me in shedding a few tears ), I cannot find the original purveyors of the posts.  [...]

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