Monthly Archives: July 2009
Weekend wrap-up: D.C., books & birthdays
To say the last few weeks have been busy would be a gross understatement (gross, I tell you!). Birthday season is always action-packed, but I’ve been enjoyed every minute of it! My baby sister turned 21 last Thursday and we … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Very Valentine’ by Adriana Trigiani
Cobblers, Greenwich Village, and a big, Italian family — oh my! Adriana Trigiani’s Very Valentine is one of those engrossing, fulfilling novels that made me wish I could step right through the pages and settle onto the characters’ rooftop garden, … Continue reading
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Literary Megs, volume two
Oh, Meg Cabot — my idol! A woman whose talents I have absolutely no problem talking about endlessly! I’ve been crazy about her Princess Diaries series since I grabbed the first novel in high school, and I actually got teary-eyed … Continue reading
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Waiting (a little) for Twenties Girl
I’m cheating a little for this week’s Waiting On Wednesday . . . because this book was just released yesterday, July 21! But it sounds too good not to mention, and I figure that I’m still waiting for it. Right? … Continue reading
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A few good (British) men
Art made by my mom — for my birthday! This baby will soon join all of the other British pieces adorning my office. As if my coworkers needed another reason to think I’m silly . . .
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One of the Cheerleader Girls
Trust kids to tell you the truth about something — and everything. Whether you’re prepared for it or not. At a family birthday party this weekend, I chatted with Isabelle, my cousin’s four-year-old niece. Quite possibly the world’s cutest and … Continue reading
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