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Baby Blues

Posted on 11/30/2008 by chick

First, I want to wag the Dumb Toe of Ugliness at the adoption system in this country. For shame! It is a sick system indeed that gives adoptive parents a newborn for almost two months then says, “Oh, by the … Continue reading →

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Seeds for Snack

Posted on 11/25/2008 by chick

I am grateful for roasted squash seeds. How nice to find out that you can roast the seeds of other winter squashes besides pumpkin! We tried butternut, buttercup, and acorn squash seeds. They were all tasty and slightly reminiscent of … Continue reading →

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My Apologies

Posted on 11/23/2008 by chick

I owe an apology to the customer service rep to whom I spoke yesterday. Kristin, wherever you are, you really didn’t do much to help me and you broke my cell phone, but I should have kept the anger out … Continue reading →

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One Month and Counting

Posted on 11/16/2008 by chick

Faithful Reader and I just passed our one-month anniversary. It’s hard to believe that we’ve been married for over a month! The wedding, by the way, was almost perfect. The weather, which early in the week had looked to be … Continue reading →

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Two Gifts

Posted on 11/09/2008 by chick

Both of these books were gifts from a dear friend. I hope she knows how much I appreciate the books that she sends my way. The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale Grade: A The Goose Girl is a retelling of … Continue reading →

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Pippi Longstocking, Short Tales

Posted on 11/07/2008 by chick

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Grade: B I used to own a different copy of this book. I don’t know what happened to it. I don’t remember ever reading it either, and that’s very strange. When I saw a copy … Continue reading →

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Boo!

Posted on 11/05/2008 by chick

I didn’t do it intentionally, but I read a very Halloweeny book right around Halloween. The Night of Wishes by Michael Ende Grade: C In The Night of Wishes, sorcerer Beelzebub Preposteror has not met his contractual obligations to wreak … Continue reading →

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Four More Books

Posted on 11/03/2008 by chick

Here’s a look at four more books I read during the last few months. The Reluctant Tuscan: How I Discovered My Inner Italian by Phil Doran Grade: A- In The Reluctant Tuscan, a Hollywood writer is maneuvered by his wife … Continue reading →

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Go Me!

Posted on 11/01/2008 by chick

It took all day, but I finally finished posting about all of the books I have read recently. Those posts will appear here and there over the next week or so. I’m also happy to note that I have already … Continue reading →

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McCaffrey Trio

Posted on 11/01/2008 by chick

Someone recently told me that people read books for the characters. I felt like debating that statement at first. People also like a good plot, descriptive passages, and other aspects of books. But if they don’t like the characters or … Continue reading →

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