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• Hope and Mirrors (Clans of the Alphane Moon Review Part Two)

  

  “[…] we’ve lost her. Nobody can claim this woman for long. It’s just not in her nature, in her biology.”“She, as well as he, as well as everyone […] struggled... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I Dare You (Clans of the Alphane Moon Review Part One)

  

  On page 42 and I already teared up twice. #SciFi should not make me so emotional. #NerdProblems#ClansOfTheAlphaneMoon@philipkdickHere I am still chronicling my... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Springtime Means Seed Time

  

  We are kind of in love with our librarians at this “new” library branch.  We loved our librarians at the old house, don’t get me wrong, but these ones have... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Talking Dick Head

  

  Title: How to Build An Android, the true story of Philip K. Dick’s Robotic RestorationAuthor: David F. DuftyPublisher: Henry Holt & CompanyGenre:... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Pheromones

  

  Title: Bombardier Beetles and Fever TreesAuthor: William AgostaPublisher: Helix Books * Addison-Welsey Publishing CompanyGenre: Science/ NatureLength: 224... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Philip K. Dick and Me

  

  A friend asked on Facebook today: I’ve not read much Science Fiction. What is your favorite and why?I answered: I’m currently on a Philip K. Dick kick. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Nerds Romp and Raise a Ruckus

  

  I needed a vacation. I’ve been needing one for quite sometime, but it took a bit of time, planning, impromptu not planning, and selfishness to make it happen. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Worlds Collide: Conversations Over Coffee In A Friday Photo Post

  

  Anakalian Whims:You really can’t have too many winged-back chairs… Originally posted on Smoking With Caterpillars: you can never have too many wing-backed... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• One Woman Everything

  

  Title: One-Woman FarmAuthor: Jenna WoginrichGenre: Memoir / FarmingLength: 207 pagesI’m in research mode.  I’m elbow deep in tree and herb encyclopedias. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Maple & Willow

  

  Title: Maple & Willow TogetherAuthor/Illustrator: Lori NicholsI would have gotten this review up earlier in the week except every time I pick it up to look at i... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Swirl By Swirl

  

  Title: Swirl By SwirlAuthors: Beth Krommes & Joyce SidmanGenre: Picture Book / EducationalWe actually read this one quite a bit ago, I was hoping to review it... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Abuse, Affairs, and Amateurs

  

  Usually if I don’t finish a book, I don’t review it.  If I don’t finish it, am I truly the most qualified person to throw opinions on it around to the public. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Chris Rogers Talks About Emissary

  

  I’m a long time Chris Rogers fan. I met her a few years ago booking signing for Half Price Books books and I’ve enjoyed reading her work, featuring her on my... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• February Reads

  

  One of my literary counterparts, Neon Gods, posted a “February Reads” article. In general, she’s more organized, I think, in her reading ventures. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• I Love You Most

  Anakalian Whims:Follow this blog. It is destined to be amazing. Originally posted on Smoking With Caterpillars: i love you most. you do love me most. how sad... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Life is Flat

  I officially quit hosting the Half Price Books Humble Book Club tonight.  I was there and no one else was.  Again.  So I’m giving it up.  Along with giving it... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• There is a Season

  

  As a homeschool mom there’s a constant struggle for designating specific “school times” through out the day.  She is learning that education is a life pursuit,... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 31

  I’m 31. I spent my birthday day sitting in a cold house wishing for sunshine.  And reading Mary Karr’s The Liar’s Club. Actually, I kept putting down the book t... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hello Wilderness, We’ve Missed You

  

  Since moving away from our beloved Timberlane Estates, we’ve been in dire need for nature.  Especially with this winter we just had – harsher than I remember... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Teaching Life and Liberty

  

  Title: Thomas JeffersonAuthor/Illustrator: Maira KalmanPublisher: PenguinIf you want to teach about the founders of America via biographical picture books, Mair... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE