Circle, Circle, Dot, Dot, Dot

Need a break? Dial up the Nestlé Crunch hotline: 1-800-295-0051. Listen to the message, then wait about ten seconds after the “For English, Press 1; for Spanish…” option. It will then ask you if you want Piglatin. In Piglatin. Then it’ll give you some other options (I recommend Option 4). Once you get that deep into the menu, it’ll give you a plethora of choices; my...
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The Passing of a Legend

Yesterday brought the sad news that one of my all-time favorite authors, Dick Francis, passed away at the age of 89. I’ve blogged about my Francis Fangirl status at length–and seriously, if you love mystery and you haven’t read any of his books, you’re cheating yourself of a treat–but today is a wee celebration of his life and work.Francis, a former steeplechase...
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Shavasanaaaaah

They’ve finally opened a yoga studio in my lovely little hometown. That may seem like indulgence, but believe me, when trying for fitness means loading up the car and a fight across traffic (therefore rendering much of the stress-relieving properties of fitness moot), having a studio that I could get to on foot is a real boon. I attended their opening day festivities, liked the energy, and...
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Rev. Robertson FAIL

I can’t even begin to describe the ridiculousness that is Rev. Pat Robertson’s comment on the Haiti earthquake, so I’m going to let this letter from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune say it for me:Dear Pat Robertson, I know that you know that all press is good press, so I appreciate the shout-out. And you make God look like a big mean bully who kicks people when they are down, so...
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She’s Tidied Up, and I Can’t Find Anything!!

I have to say DH totally won the Christmas present sweepstakes. For the past several major events (anniversary, birthday, etc.), he’s asked what I want. Jokingly (not really), I’ve been telling him I want a house elf. You know, my own personal Dobby who will keep things tidy and bring me a sammich when I’m having a snack attack at midnight. Amazingly, he found someone. Her name...
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Newbery Update: 1970s

These books are my childhood! I started first grade in 1970, so these books were all published with me in mind (I started reading early). Wonder how many of them hold up better than bell bottoms and disco?Sounder by William H. Armstrong – xxxSummer of the Swans by Betsy Byars – xxxMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien – xxxJulie of the Wolves by Jean...
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