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Writing Maniac

November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · for fun, reviews

The book:
Writing Maniac: How I Grew Up to be a Writer (and You Can, Too!)
After reading Kiss the Joy as it Flies (Ms. Fitch’s first book for adults), I had to read more of her stories. She mostly writes for children and young adults. This one stood out because I’ve been looking for somebody [...]

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Kiss The Joy As It Flies

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · reviews

I just finished this book and enjoyed it enormously. It’s as joyful as it is serious; it unfolds stories, secrets, relationships, personalities, and a kind of coming of age too. Mercy Beth, a 48-year old woman, has all the best and worst characteristics I find in myself, so I really related to her. No hold [...]

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FREE classic menu for Office 2007

May 7th, 2009 · No Comments · reviews

My Office 2007 software is still in the box, unopened, after a year since purchase. That’s because I work in Office (2003) many hours a week and don’t want the considerable hassle that I hear is involved in switching to and learning 2007, especially for power-users of classic versions.
So I was very pleased to find [...]

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antarctic encounters

April 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · reviews

Just watched the documentary, Encounters at the End of the World (2007). Wow! It’s a wonderful movie, full of fantastic images. I especially enjoyed all the video footage of and by the brave SCUBA divers who explore untethered below the vast, thick cover of ice. The music that accompanies those underwater trips is also amazing. [...]

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