Monthly Archives: November 2009

Good News for the GLP

Posted on 11/29/2009 by chick

An added benefit of the Marplethon is that I can get rid of all my Marple books. I have my blog to remind me of how I felt about each one so it’s unlikely that I’ll ever feel the need … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Entertainment

Posted on 11/12/2009 by chick

Death’s a Beach by Beth Sherman Grade: B Ghostwriter Anne Hardaway lives in an old house on the Jersey Shore. After a bad storm, the house is in need of some serious repairs. In the flooded basement, her handyman discovers … Continue reading →

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Crafty Idea

Posted on 11/11/2009 by chick

Among the many books I bought at the used book store’s going-out-of-business sale was Victorian Crafts Revived by Caroline Green. I have read most of it. There are some nice projects, but distressingly little instruction for some of them. The … Continue reading →

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The Adventure of Peeps: Part VI

Posted on 11/10/2009 by chick

Can you believe I missed my Sunday Story post yet again? At this rate, I won’t finish the story until next year. Poor Peeps! Anyway, here is the next installment. For the first part of the story, click here. Ferns … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on 11/10/2009 by chick

We bought a piano on Sunday. After all these years, I’m finally going to have a real piano, one with which I can make professional-quality music. I am so excited! Only 26 days until delivery!

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My Honey, the Ghostbuster

Posted on 11/08/2009 by chick

I watched my Faithful Reader remove leaves from our driveway last week using a leaf blower. It was amazing, like Moses parting the Red Sea. But, with the hose in his hand and the pack on his back, he looked … Continue reading →

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More Murder, More Marple

Posted on 11/03/2009 by chick

Murder With Mirrors (a.k.a. They Do It With Mirrors) by Agatha Christie Grade: B So difficult, isn’t it? To be clear about anything, I mean. Because if you’re looking at one thing, you can’t be looking at another. And one … Continue reading →

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Flexing Those Happy Muscles

Posted on 11/01/2009 by chick

I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I am grateful for my blog. Sometimes when I’m sitting in front of the computer and feeling bored, I’ll read through all of my posts for a particular category, tag, or … Continue reading →

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