September 2007

Forget what ails you with Asprin

I love the the original “Myth” series by Robert Asprin. Refreshingly funny, these books take on the conventions of the fantasy novel in a light-hearted way. Like the best send-ups, they are done with love and contemporary satire. The Myth series, not including co-written books: Another Fine MythMyth ConceptionsMyth DirectionsHit or MythMyth-ing PersonsLittle Myth MarkerM.Y.T.H. […]

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Nice Bloggers

I got nominated for a Nice Matters Award by Booklogged at A Reader’s Journal. What do I know about Booklogged? She is a teacher too who likes reading, scrapbooking, cooking and travelling. Her favorite books are: Poisonwood BibleJane EyreThe Book ThiefThe History of LoveGirl in Hyacinth BlueKite RunnerGoose GirlMy Sister’s KeeperSwallows of KabulElla Minnow PeaOdd

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Booking Through Thursday

The reverse of last week’s question:Imagine that everything is going just swimmingly. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and all’s right with the world. You’re practically bouncing from health and have money in your pocket. The kids are playing and laughing, the puppy is chewing in the cutest possible manner on an officially-sanctioned

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Test the Nation: Watch Your Language!

This is a CBC show which allows you to test your knowledge from the comfort of your chesterfield. The studio contestants included: The Celebrities, The Romance Writers, The English Teachers, The Sorority and Fraternity Students, The language gamers, The Comedians and the Ad Writers. The winner overall was a seventeen-year-old who is already publishing crosswords

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The God Delusion

Now reading: The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. How refreshing to read a positive book affirming our common humanity. Dawkins points to a common code of human morality which predates religion and exists beyond the special purview of religion. I think a reading of Dawkin’s The Selfish Gene would go a long way toward making

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