Category Archives: reading
Productivity and Paper Goods
We were just sitting around at work, today, admiring the stack of papers that accompany me wherever I go. Above is my current work station, complete with: laptop, iPad, erin condren life agenda, notebook, notepad, and post-it notes. Not pictured: … Continue reading
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The Dogs of Babel
The Dogs of Babel is the perfect book to finish on Valentine’s Day, which is exactly what I did. It is a post-mortem love story of a grief-stricken man trying to unlock the clues of his beloved wife’s death, with … Continue reading
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Currently Reading and Drinking
A few days back, Oh Joy! posted the idea that for a quick, effortless treat, add marshmallows to your tea! It makes the brew creamy and slightly sweet; and can curb your craving for a tea latte in a pinch! … Continue reading
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The Longest Short Book, Ever.
I am ashamed to admit that I have been reading the same book for the past 6.5 weeks. No, it’s not Anna Karenina. Nor is it Ulysses. Nor have I dedicated myself to reading the entire His Dark Materials Philip Pullman … Continue reading
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Readmill and Show Time!
Perusing Swiss Miss this morning, I came upon a new app called “Readmill.” Now, with about a million apps out there (ok, at least GoodReads) centered around books and reading, as far as I know Readmill seems to be the … Continue reading
Estate Sales and Broccoli, Onion, Anchovy and Goat Cheese Pizza
I love going to estate sales and antique shops. I think this all stems from my affinity for used bookstores; there’s something intrinsically exciting about having something someone else’s hands once possessed. It’s an added layer of history and inspires a curiosity … Continue reading
Eating and Reading: It’s Been A Long Day…
Reading This Charming Man by Marian Keyes (I’ve had a hard day! I need fluff!) and eating my “famous” Junk Oatmeal. Recipe for “Junk Oatmeal” 1/3 cup Quaker Oats 3/4 cup water Dash of salt Handful of raisins, walnuts/pecans, … Continue reading
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I, Too, Wonder If Everyone Is Hanging Out Without Me…
Monday night, instead of doing something lame and like calling a friend to hang out or whatever, I holed myself up in my room, cuddled a cup of peppermint tea, and powered through the final pages of Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging … Continue reading
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Confession: I Bought My First EBook
When the Amazon Kindle came out, I vehemently stated that I would NEVER read from a screen. Pish posh! I cried, Who would ever want to read from one of those when you can hold an actual, live book in your hands. I … Continue reading
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