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Category Archives: giving
And the winner of the hardcover copy of Ally Condie’s CROSSED is… CHARETTE! I’ve sent her an email to tell her about it, and then I’ll send the copy, and then there’s about to be much rejoicing at the Charette household. — And now, for your reading pleasure, I’d like to give you one of...
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The following songs all have 112 beats per minute. As I discovered prepping my world for Kid 3′s science fair project. GO: Mozart’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra #26 Cake’s “Frank Sinatra” Goo Goo Dolls’ “I Wanna Get Married” The Cardigans’ “Love Fool” Aretha’s “RESPECT” You never know when that information is going to come...
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Some people think and some people plan and some people execute. And you can get a lot of things done that way. Like putting gas in the car or crossing off a list of Things to Do. But somehow, when the thing you want to accomplish is Bigger than You, is full of life and...
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 For the technologically fearful (that’s me, baby) this leap into the 21st century has carried a decade of shiver-inducing New Things To Learn. But can I say? I love texting. Oh. I do. For a lot of years, I have been a vocal proponent of email over telephone. Because, hey — if I can give...
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I had one. I know. It’s amazing because it’s so very, very rare. Last night I did the Valentine’s dinner, with a little something that was each person’s favorite. That by no means should be misinterpreted to say that everyone liked everything on the table. But everyone ate. And everyone loves stuffed mushrooms. Isn’t that...
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 Do you know what day this is? Do you? It’s November 30th, the day MATCHED by Ally Condie is finally released to all of us mere mortals. People have been talking about this book. Lots of people. Lots of talking. The Wall Street Journal said THIS. Entertainment Weekly said THIS. Publishers Weekly? Kirkus? Booklist? Kirkus,...
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Look! A great review by YA Book Queen. This fun blog is run by Lea, who is 18. Girl Power! She ran the review today and is running a contest in the next few days. And speaking of contests, my Good Friend Melanie J is running a giveaway of MRRO – you can jump over...
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MATT! Kid 2 did the drawing (and I only put his name in once, even though he commented twice, because we’re all about fairness around here) and Matt, you are the winner. I will get a copy of RRO out to you in the mail as soon as you email me with your address. (that’s...
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