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Archive for January, 2007

Blog Tag

Posted in Uncategorized on January 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »

Susan instigated a round of blog tag, and I am a sucker for games.
Blog tag: I have to reveal 5 things about myself that a casual reader would never know. Afterward, I have to tag 5 other people whose blog I enjoy reading.
1. I have a lifelong case of uncontrollable bedhead. [...]

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Forever in Blue

Posted in books on January 25, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Last night I finished Forever in Blue. I would allow myself only to read a little bit each day to savor the final book in the series. I felt like I was back in the fourth grade trying to budget my Halloween candy to last until Christmas. Now that it’s over, I’m [...]

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Brashares in Tempe

Posted in Uncategorized on January 15, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Thanks to my fabulous friend and former professor, Ms. Barbara Nelson, I now am on top of the world and looking forward to meeting Ann Brashares later this month.  Check it out.  I hope one former English teacher and future librarian can join me.

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Paid Time Off

Posted in destinations on January 14, 2007 | 4 Comments »

Last week I had from Saturday to Thursday off from all work; it was wonderful. On Saturday Errol and I left from Barnes and Noble, treats from the cafe in hand, on a trip north to Flagstaff. Once we arrived, the Lord men and I walked to downtown Flagstaff to a [...]

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Venice

Posted in destinations, films on January 10, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Last night we went to supper and Casino Royale with Ian and Tyler. Besides the conditions of the AMC theater, I really enjoyed the latest Bond flick. It was much more than cars, guns, and sex. Near the end of the film, the setting moves to Venice. While many loved ones [...]

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Outlander cont.

Posted in books on January 9, 2007 | 2 Comments »

I finished Outlander this morning, and though I really enjoyed the story, I was so surprised with the decisions Claire, the main character, makes. I won’t spoil it for any potential readers, but I found it so odd that Claire never returns to the time period she was born in. I think this [...]

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Lounging

Posted in books, films on January 8, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Errol and I are about to leave Flagstaff after a very enjoyable stay here. I spent most of my time lounging around reading–an excellent way to vacation. I have a little under hundred pages left of Outlander, and I must finish before tomorrow when Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood [...]

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Bebop

Posted in Uncategorized on January 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »

I am usually a little disappointed when BBC’s World Today ends and jazz comes alive at 7.05 on our local NPR station, but home alone with Lois tonight, I’ve really enjoyed this evening’s soundtrack. Errol leaves the radio on for Lois when she’s home by herself; we read somewhere that this helps with dogs’ [...]

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Babel

Posted in films, reflections on January 5, 2007 | 2 Comments »

Errol and I just returned from the Valley Art where Babel is playing. I liked this film, but I would not say that I enjoyed it. I found my eyes tearing up on several occasions, and it definitely stifled my ambition to see the world. As of now, I’m in no hurry [...]

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Outlander

Posted in books on January 3, 2007 | 1 Comment »

I am really enjoying reading Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I am two hundred pages in, and I just don’t want to put it down. Well, I’d be willing to let it go if I got to fly to the Highlands and be transported to the eighteenth century. After taking Dr. Brack’s class [...]

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