Monthly Archives: March 2010
It’s a flat, flat world
So I’m a petite (read: short), curvy young woman who has spent her life in heels, boots and other contraptions designed to make me appear longer, leaner and less height-impaired than I actually am. In my 24 years pacing around … Continue reading
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Two Girls Read Shakespeare: Introducing ‘Twelfth Night’
After spending time with the sonnets back in February, the lovely Nicole (of Linus’ Blanket) and I have decided we’re ready to — drum roll — tackle a play. I know. Pop in on our recent conversation . . . … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Scarlett Fever’ by Maureen Johnson
For Scarlett Martin, life at her family’s aging New York City hotel has become significantly darker since her summer romance with Eric dissipated. Scarlett’s actor brother, Spencer, has found himself a pretty exciting new gig — all at the hands of … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Dead And The Gone’ by Susan Beth Pfeffer
And so the nightmares continue. After an asteroid collides with the moon, pushing it dangerously closer to Earth, all hell breaks loose — literally. Tsunamis ravage coastlines, killing many instantly. Volcanoes erupt globally, sending plumes of ash so thick into the … Continue reading
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And I said, ‘What about a ring from Tiffany’s?’
We all know that I love jewelry and, like most people, attach a certain meaning to each piece I wear. Whether it’s a gift from a family member, friend, boyfriend or something I chose and created for myself, knowing that … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Pretty Little Liars’ by Sara Shepard
Once close friends, life for Hanna, Aria, Spencer and Emily has changed dramatically since the disappearance of their friend Alison when the girls were in middle school. Now harboring secrets of their own, the girls have reached high school — … Continue reading
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