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A Library Loot of a Somber Nature

Last night I went for a visit to the public library.  I’d like to say that it was merely to check-out books, but it wasn’t.  I was worried for my library system. Hall County is facing massive budget cuts and … Continue reading

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Acquisitions and a Meme

Last week was really bookish.  I had two chances to pick-up reads to borrow and reads to keep. On Thursday I went to the library, I picked up a copy of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s collected sonnets, a vegan cookbook, … Continue reading

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A Bevy of Books, Borrowed and Bought

We’re on snow day #3 and while Hope entertains Atticus, I thought I might squeeze in a library loot from last week and share some books I recently purchased. First off, the Library Loot: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs … Continue reading

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Library Loot and Reading Prep for 2011

Earlier this week I braved the cold with the kids in tow to the university library I work at.  As a staff member I enjoy extended checkout times and since this is the last week before the library shuts down … Continue reading

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Maternity leave begins…. with a Library Loot

I’m officially on maternity leave from work even though Atticus hasn’t graced us with his presence.  Last week I had a disheartening experience with the midwife I saw.  My usual midwife wasn’t there and I had to see someone else. … Continue reading

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Remembering September and Looking to October

October is here and it is one of my most favorite months; I adore fall weather.  September was disappointing as far as autumn goes — we had temperatures in the upper 80s most of the time. Now the air truly … Continue reading

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The Sunday Salon: Readathon Prep

I’m so excited about the fast approaching 24-hour Readathon!  I’ve never been able to participate as I’ve worked Saturdays at the library for the past 3 years.  I had rearranged my work schedule to participate in the spring, but then … Continue reading

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