Tag Archives: books

There Once Was This Thing Called a Book

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Recently, my American Lit students and I were discussing the news that Barnes & Noble are set to close some of their brick and mortar stores this year. I expected them to be non-plussed by the news, but instead, it … Continue reading →

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Kindness Week: Day Four

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

For today’s kindness, I decided to steal an idea from MK in Wonderland. I came upon her blog thanks to my friend Holly, and I loved her suggestions, particularly the one in which she left notes of inspiration in the … Continue reading →

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Take a Walk

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

“when it is truly time, and if you have been chosen, it will do it by itself and it will keep on doing it until you die or it dies in you. there is no other way. and there never … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Just Married Needs Your Help!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Dear Readers, I have joined forces with fellow writer and blogger Holly Phillips of The Bitter Lemon to write a book about dating and relationships. As a reader of this blog, I have to assume you have some experience, or at least interest, … Continue reading →

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John Green: My Literary Crush

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

It all started with a recommendation from a friend. I was suffering through an audiobook from an author whose first novel I’d devoured. But the second was unbearable, and because I have a nine-month-old and am unable to read for … Continue reading →

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Just Married Needs Your Help

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Dear Readers, I have joined thoughts with fellow writer and blogger Holly Phillips of The Bitter Lemon to write a book about dating and relationships. As a reader of this blog, I have to assume you have some experience, or at … Continue reading →

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