In 'The Alphabet and Good Intentions' I explained the rather unique book filing system that our local librarians use. On occasion, this drives me to distraction - so last week I kind of refiled all the John Grisham's. Now his books are in two locations instead of four. I suppose I could ask to be … Continue reading Local Libraries, Books and the Guerrilla Librarian
Have you read 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' by Garth Stein? Garth's website explains the story: "Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening very closely to the words … Continue reading Pets – The World According to Dogs – Purina Puppyhood (Video)
'Fifty Shades of Grey' - I wish I had thought of that title for my blog. Can you imagine how many visitors I'd get every day? Disappointed visitors, of course, when they discovered that fifty shades of grey described my hair colour and not my review of a hugely successful erotic novel - which I … Continue reading Texas, Washington, France – Fifty Shades of Grey in Photographs
A 91 year old Moncton New Brunswick man by the name of George Williams owns two computers, an iPhone, and a new BlackBerry Playbook. "It's always been a challenge to me," he says "to sit down with the owner's manuals to figure them out." The Owners Manuals - some people read them, and some people … Continue reading How to Improve Your Cell Phone Manual
December could be a mournful month if I let it be so. Certain days certainly can be difficult. My mother died on this day (15th) in 1987. Every December 15th throws me a bubble off plumb all day - not half a bubble, a whole bubble off. I had an equally bad December in 1991. That … Continue reading Magic in December at the British Museum – 2010
In the early goings of Grade 1, my teacher hung up a large piece of heavy construction paper with the words "Books I Have Read" printed across the top. The paper was ruled off in boxes, with the top row listing each student's name, and the left column listing the names of all the books. Once a student had successfully read a book, … Continue reading See Spot. See Spot Run – Old Words, New Meanings
I bought a NOOK eBook Reader (1st Edition) while I was visiting in the USA. It is a Barnes & Noble product that is not available in Canada, though I am assured by the company that I can purchase books from them while I am in Canada. I was still in the USA when I … Continue reading How to Use a Barnes and Noble NOOK 1st Edition in Canada
