Category Archives: reading

Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall. Ray Bradbury

A light that burned strong and steadily for 91 years went out today. All over the internet there will be moments taken by Geeks everywhere. And they’ll stop, like me and write a moment, or just think to themselves about Mr. Ray Bradbury.  Thank you sir for giving me my very first taste of science fiction and fiction. I’d been… (more…)

E is for EEK!

Ok, this is going to be just a bit silly. I had an exceedingly difficult day and then came home and did too many chores. So while I was perusing my list of interesting words I figured something out about E. E reminds me of Halloween and horror movies. Why? Here’s why! Check out THESE E words (ok don’t read… (more…)

D is for Dudgeon (and Determination)

Tonight I’m not so terribly inspired to say much. I’m still fighting B for back pain, though it is improving. I’m getting ready to put up an ad on our local craig’s list for a trainer, I think I need one to get me going –and someone who can keep me from hurting my back or ankle. But The Blogging… (more…)

B is for Bibliophagist

Bibliophagist: One who devours books, literally or figuratively. http://www.forvo.com/word/bibliophagist/ <–How to pronounce. I read. A lot and very fast. I started reading at about 4 and I never stopped. I read so fast I have to make myself slow down sometimes to savor a very good read. Like  The Wool Omnibus –which I suggest you pay for and download immediately.… (more…)

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…

These are oh, three of my favorite things: The Victorian Trading Company : It’s expensive, but  you can get pretty good deals every so often. Their Halloween stuff is most excellent. I get at least one thing every year. This year may well be the Apothecary Jars (with Poison labeling of course) and the Apothecary Banners.  I love LOVE the… (more…)

books glorious books

When I feel freaked out, or sick or just out of sorts the best thing in the world is to read. Read like some folks inhale ice cream. This time two or maybe all three things intersected to provide a a couple of days of uninterruped reading. About 800 pages or something. Wheeeee. I read The Dante Club (I think… (more…)

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