Monthly Archives: September 2009

Wordless Weds.: Flowers outside Grace Church, Georgetown

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The Modern Latte Goldilocks

OK, enough messing around — I have found the perfect pumpkin spice latte. I know you’re all chuckling to yourselves right now, probably shaking your heads sadly as you realize yes, I’m obsessing about a tasty seasonal drink again. But … Continue reading

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National Book Festival — soggy, but still good

I made no secret about my excitement regarding this year’s National Book Festival, and I’m happy to say that not only did it live up to all my brain-generated hype — it exceeded it! Not even the ominous-looking storm clouds … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘Only Milo’ by Barry Smith

It’s hard to describe a book like Barry Smith’s mysterious Only Milo but, considering I’m sitting here tap-tap-tapping on my keyboard, you know I’m going to give it a shot! So we have Milo, a retiree whose stacks of novels have … Continue reading

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Fall Into Reading 2009 — the challenge is on

I know I promised myself I wouldn’t join any more challenges before the end of the year, but I started fidgeting uncontrollably when I saw Shauna’s post about Fall Into Reading 2009! Like lots of folks, I absolutely love this … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘Artichoke’s Heart’ by Suzanne Supplee

Back when I worked part-time at a bookstore, Suzanne Supplee’s Artichoke’s Heart — in hardcover — was one of the books Corporate (big, scary “C”!) wanted us to prominently display up front. Each and every time I walked from the … Continue reading

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