Monthly Archives: July 2010

A Curious Spoon

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Marion
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Books for Cheap: Cast In Shadow

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Marion

Cast in Shadow, Michelle Sagara Luna Books, 2004 May contain spoilers. I always find books from Luna-Books, apparently an imprint of Harlequin, at the used bookstore.  From the few I’ve seen, they seem to print fantasy that’s one step away … Continue reading →

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350 Gardens, Week 7: First Harvest, and a Contrast

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Marion

First, the disclaimer.  THIS IS NOT MY GARDEN.  Truly, I wish it were.  This is one of 350 gardens in the county–igrow’s 350 garden challenge.  Some of the “gardens” stretch the definition.  They are two pots, one of parsley and … Continue reading →

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More About Michael Litle

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Marion

Here is a bit of video for Some Things About Food.  http://vimeo.com/1358591 It’s a link.  I tried to embed it.  Embedding seems so easy that it should be almost a no-brainer–therefore, much too technical for me to achieve.  Anyway, don’t … Continue reading →

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The Farmers’ Market: And. . . We’re. . . Rolling!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Marion

I’m at the farmers’ market on Sunday, the Fourth of July, buying onions from Nancy, Middleton Farms Nancy, when Paula comes up to me, towing with her a tall, silvery-haired man in a white shirt.  Paula is the market manager, … Continue reading →

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This Isn’t Narnia

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Marion

The Book of Lost Things, John Connolly; Washington Square Press, 2007 A vulnerable boy makes his way into an alternate world filled with magic and danger.  To return to his own world he must find a talisman held by the … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Marion

Book of Lost Things, John Connolly; Washington Square Press, 2007  (Warning:  May contain spoilers.)  As she disappeared the creepers began to wither and die, and the remains of the dead knights fell clattering to the ground.  David ran to where … Continue reading →

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