Category Archives: literature
123 twice and five.
This meme has been all over the place, and I’ve only been tagged in passive-aggressive ways, but I like it and will therefore join in. Rules: Find the book nearest to you with 123 pages or more. Turn to page … Continue reading
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Favorites
1. word1_final03_o, 2. Praying Mantis, 3. aran hat, 4. “brights 2″, 5. that which we call a rose, on a vintage button might look as sweet, 6. another green hen, 7. TIF May, 8. e sem o laço……, 9. Jeans … Continue reading
Filed under Arbitrary tidbits, Fashion, literature
Cars.
I have a problem with Cars. The movie. Okay, so everything in the movie is metal and glass and rubber, right? No people, no animals, just machines with personalities. But, if everything on a car can be replaced, how do … Continue reading
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A nice little meme.
From around n round she goes. 1. Whatcha reading? A: The Headless Hawk by Truman Capote. B: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. C: The Devil Finds Work by James Baldwin. 2. How much of it have you read so far? … Continue reading
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Thirty!
Thirty viewers yesterday! Thirty! Well, that’s about it. Today, I got three wonderful books from my Christmas list; A Lifetime of Secrets, Super Stitches Knitting, and Favorite Socks. Lovely. And I’ve decided that “Super Stitches” is just alliteration, not a … Continue reading
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Acedia
I’ve noticed something lately. For months, I haven’t written anything unless it is going to be published. This just isn’t healthy! It isn’t me! My journal has been almost completely abandoned, and (I’m sure you’ve noticed) my blog doesn’t really … Continue reading
Filed under Arbitrary tidbits, literature, Winston
Too busy reading to write.
I have a fantastic Bloglines account. I just became aware of this today. But I really have collected a wonderful menagerie of blogs, and I thought it is only right to share some of my favorites. If you are anxious … Continue reading
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I yearn for yarn.
Dear Santa, I thought I would make your Christmas shopping a bit easier. Here is an extensive, specific Christmas list. It is in no way all-inclusive (or vice-versa, for that matter), but I thought it would, if anything, get … Continue reading
Filed under Holidays, Knitting, literature, Money, Music
November’s a mad, mad, month.
So, NaBloPoMo is the Kablam! to NaNoWriMo‘s All That. And in this analogy, NaKniSweMo is Action League Now! None of those exclamation points were consensual on my part, I’ll have you know. And just for those who weren’t raised on … Continue reading
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A disturbing trend: Students stick to their literary comfort zone
Mel Sundquist Issue date: 10/29/07 Section:Life Lately, there has been a noticeable inclination in the minds of fresh young college students when concerning literature: they are sticking to what’s familiar. It seems that most students can fit into one of … Continue reading
Filed under College Times articles, literature
