Monthly Archives: March 2008

Share and Share Alike

Posted on 03/27/2008 by chick

Libraries are about sharing. That’s what’s so great about them. I love being able to request a book and get it as soon as it becomes available. But have you ever noticed the sucky other side to sharing? It works … Continue reading →

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Four Walks

Posted on 03/26/2008 by chick

I’ve only taken four walks so far this year. But four walks, I hope you’ll agree, are better than none. 1 It was January. The last time I had walked the path, there had been a few brave flowers still … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on 03/25/2008 by chick

I have so many things to post about. Let’s start with coffee, since it was around the time that I decided to give up coffee that I also stopped posting regularly. Good news—not only did I give up my morning … Continue reading →

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A Book and a Movie

Posted on 03/22/2008 by chick

The Princess Bride by William Goldman Grade: A One of my dark, dirty secrets: I did not like the movie version of “The Princess Bride” the first time I saw it. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t speak to … Continue reading →

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Not Too Late

Posted on 03/18/2008 by chick

If you want to join in the Vonnegut Marathon, it’s not too late. There’s still time to run a leg or two, and that’s better than nothing. You have only to look at my Book Love page to see which … Continue reading →

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When Does It End?

Posted on 03/18/2008 by chick

It occurred to me today that we are getting near the end of the Vonnegut Marathon. But on what day does it actually end? Hmm. I never specified the ending date. Let’s go with April 11th, the one-year anniversary of … Continue reading →

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Another “A” for Vonnegut

Posted on 03/11/2008 by chick

Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut Grade: A I thought I’d read all of Vonnegut’s best, so it was a wonderful surprise to find so much to like in Bluebeard. I wish I still had the book handy so I could refresh … Continue reading →

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Where Was I?

Posted on 03/11/2008 by chick

I was elsewhere, both in mind and heart, and so there were no words for the blog. Now, if I’m lucky, some words will ask to make their home here. I will be happy to oblige them.

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