Category Archives: Reading

BFFs

Posted on 04/10/2011 by chick

Poirot’s know-it-all attitude even irritates his best friend, Hastings, from time to time. In “The Million Dollar Bond Robbery,” Hastings says, “Good Lord, Poirot! Do you know, I’d give a considerable sum of money to see you make a thorough … Continue reading →

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Spring Poetry

Posted on 04/08/2011 by chick

Yesterday I saw my first robin of the spring. Seeing him made me think of one of Emily Dickinson’s poems. A Bird came down the Walk — He did not know I saw — He bit an Angleworm in halves … Continue reading →

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Facts and Theories

Posted on 04/03/2011 by chick

According to M. Poirot, [People] conceive a certain theory, and everything has to fit into that theory. If one little fact will not fit it, they throw it aside. But it is always the facts that will not fit in … Continue reading →

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Reading in 2010

Posted on 03/28/2011 by chick

I read 59 books in 2010. That’s not too bad considering that pregnancy diverted most of my mental energy for the better part of the year. Of course, most of the books were either children’s books or mysteries, which means … Continue reading →

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A Little Advice

Posted on 03/27/2011 by chick

A little advice from M. Poirot: One must not permit oneself to be obsessed by one idea. from The Big Four

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Cookies!

Posted on 03/20/2011 by chick

It’s Girl Scout cookie season. Yum! I wish I had a Poirot quote relating to Girl Scouts. Oh, well. Boy Scouts will have to do. Poirot says, If one is prepared in advance all is simple—the motto of the Boy … Continue reading →

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The Eyes of a Cat, Closed

Posted on 03/13/2011 by chick

My dear friend’s cat died yesterday. She was a good cat. In her honor, I offer my only Poirot quote to reference cats. After someone unsuccessfully attempts to kill Poirot and Hastings (his friend), he says, Yes, but for my … Continue reading →

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I Must Confess

Posted on 03/06/2011 by chick

Here is something that Poirot and I have in common: vanity. He says, I like an audience, I must confess. I am vain, you see. I am puffed up with conceit. I like to say, “See how clever is Hercule … Continue reading →

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Silliness

Posted on 02/27/2011 by chick

This Poirot comment was obviously written for me. A girl may be beautiful and have auburn hair and yet be silly. from “Double Sin”

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December Reading

Posted on 02/20/2011 by chick

Here are the last few books that I read in 2010. The Big Four by Agatha Christie Grade: C+ Hercule Poirot pits his wits against The Big Four, a mysterious and powerful crime ring whose goal is to take over … Continue reading →

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