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Tears in Unexpected Places
I’m not an easy crier. So, I never saw a Hallmark ad that made me weep, I am completely dry-eyed at weddings, the only time I cry with joy is when I’m laughing so hard that…
Looking Back on Banned Books Week
Do you remember Forever by Judy Blume? If you’re a woman of a certain age, you probably had a dog-eared copy passed from friend to friend,and the spine was probably bent so it opened up to…
Bath or shower?
When you’ve gone tramping for a few days, and sweated blood and, well, sweat, you tend to think about that nice hot shower at the end of the road. Funnily enough, I didn’t think about baths.…
In Search of the Perfect Cup of Tea
Since I was forced to give up my Diet Coke addiction four years and seven months ago (yes, I’m still counting, and still get the cravings at odd moments), I’ve become a devoted tea drinker. I…
Tramping
In New Zealand, any hike that doesn’t require staying overnight is called a walk. Even if you’re hiking for 8 hours over alpine scrub, it’s a walk. But an overnight hike – now that’s a tramp.…
Speaking of Audiobooks: October 2010 Releases
Listening to those old tape cassettes – it seemed like such a good idea when I reported my favorable experience in the September Releases Speaking of Audiobooks column. But that was before I started listening to…
Fall TV
So, the fall TV season has begun. Most shows have premiered, and people are beginning to set their TiVos accordingly. Now, I don’t have much time to find new TV by trial-and-error. I’ve read some reviews…