Monthly Archives: August 2010
Book review: ‘Write The Right Words’ by Sandra E. Lamb
It’s the same way every year. After I’ve carefully chosen my Christmas cards — opting for the ones with the most generic, cheerful message; the prettiest photo — I sit down and carefully stamp, address and decorate each envelope. Once … Continue reading
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First batch of postcards
My first batch of postcards for Postcrossing, sent out to members in Brazil, Poland, Germany and Finland. Complete with my own photos from the D.C. area! Since I was sending mail to two ladies and two gentlemen, I chose the cherry … Continue reading
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Books revisited: ‘Year Of Wonders’ by Geraldine Brooks
Back in my bookseller days, I would often wander the shelves as I straightened up the literature section and peek at the many paperbacks lined up under my care. It wasn’t hard to find a book that “spoke” to me, and … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Short Girls’ by Bich Minh Nguyen
For immigration lawyer Van, life takes a spin after her husband announces unceremoniously, “I don’t want to live with you anymore.” She’s spent a long time feeling settled, comfortable and, in her words, “chosen” by Miles Oh, a successful, charismatic and … Continue reading
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Postcards from far away
In this day of Facebook, email, Twitter, texting and – yes — even the occasional phone call, there’s something enchanting, reassuring and exciting about getting mail. And I don’t mean bills, of course, or credit card applications, coupons and flyers. I’m … Continue reading
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