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Day 225: Lesson Learned

Posted on 10/24/2020 by chick

I ordered 20 books from the library last week, and they arrived today. Hooray! According to our library receipt, we saved $300 by borrowing rather than buying. Isn’t the library awesome? But I haven’t forgotten how the library shut down … Continue reading →

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Day 138: Back to the Library

Posted on 07/29/2020 by chick

Today we finally received the box of books that I ordered a few weeks ago. Most of the books were for Livia, but there were also two in there for me. I know it’s crazy, but I already have another … Continue reading →

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From My Phone

Posted on 02/19/2020 by chick

While working on my photo album this weekend, I remembered that I had some pictures on my phone that I wanted to include. So, for the first time since 2017, I took the effort to transfer pictures from my phone … Continue reading →

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Roses, Books, and Popsicles

Posted on 06/14/2017 by chick

I always try to get out to see the wild roses at this time of year. Today I finally had the chance. I took the kids with me to the nature trail at the library. We took care not to … Continue reading →

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Great Library Binge

Posted on 05/23/2008 by chick

It wasn’t my fault! They were selling books at the library, so what was I to do? Just ignore a whole roomful of cheap books? I’ve heard that some people have that ability, but not I. And so yesterday I … Continue reading →

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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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My Addiction

Posted on 02/08/2008 by chick

I haven’t been completely honest about my book-buying addiction. You see, around the holidays, I sort of fell off the wagon and bought a bunch of books. When that bunch was added to the pile that people gave me as … Continue reading →

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Next at Bat

Posted on 01/24/2008 by chick

I picked up a couple of books from the library today. One is the next book in the Vonnegut Marathon, Galapagos. I struggled with the temptation to buy this book because it was cheap and readily available. However, one should … Continue reading →

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A Book’s Last Chance

Posted on 01/12/2008 by chick

I own a book called The Magus by John Fowles. It came into my hands in an unusual way. The library was giving away a sad-looking collection of books that hadn’t sold at the last book sale. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Thought

Posted on 11/17/2007 by chick

A thought for today: Your library is your portrait. (Holbrook Jackson)

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