About six months ago, at a fundraising event for the nonprofit I founded, Project H, a six-year-old girl handed me a pickle jar full of pennies....
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Cathy from Olympia, Washington, September 10, 2009
The book could just as easily be called Dog-gear. In addition to dog clothing (jackets, vests, a protective "jumpsuit" reminiscent of a wetsuit, booties, etc.), projects include useful items such as collars and harnesses, basket liners, a "doggie bag" to clip on a leash or use as a key chain (to hold 25-50 clean-up bags), a grooming-equipment bag, a pannier, and even a collapsible bowl. The instructions look straight-forward and clear, and a folded pattern sheet printed on both sides on nice heavy paper is included with the book. Well worth the price even if you aren't into dressing up your dog!
Sumptuous! Trigiana expertly weaves words into delectable descriptions of mouth-watering Italian food and lovingly hand-crafted shoes ("since 1903"). Add a dash of family (Italian-American), life decisions (Career or marriage? Career and marriage?) and a life-changing trip to Italy and Capri. A BIT Chocolat (the food!) meets Stephanie Plum (handsome men vying for independent-minded main character, quirky family, plus humor, though no exploding cars). This was my first Trigiani book, but it won't be my last.
Feel like living dangerously? Read "And Tango Makes Three!" Disregard the charming illustrations and the fact this story is based on a true story, because this book is DANGEROUS-- the penguin parents are-- GASP! two male penguins!!!! Since 2006, And Tango Makes Three has been the most challenged book in the United States. Reasons given in formal written complaints to remove the book from library shelves are: the book is "anti-ethnic, anti-family, [portrays] homosexuality, [has an inappropriate] religious viewpoint, and [is] unsuited to age group" (from American Library Association website). So I say, live "dangerously," and enjoy the heartwarming story about Roy, Silo, and little Tango.
P.S. According to a July 19 article, Silo dumped Roy a few years ago, but that's another story...
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It's 2015 and the planet is in crisis. The oceans are rising, and extreme weather conditions and storms are striking globally. The UK, particularly hard hit by the Great Storm, begins a government-mandated carbon rationing program designed to cut energy use by a whopping 60%. 16-yr.-old punk-rock Londoner Laura Brown chronicles the trials and tribulations of the program (forget personal hygiene and luxuries such as heating and eating a mango!), continued global craziness, and her own personal teenage angst-- love and dating, families in crisis, peer pressure, school troubles... life. Alarmist, scarily realistic at times, doom-and-gloom look at what global warming/climate change might look like. Not a pretty picture. Includes a glossary of ecoterms and links to learn more about green living at the end of the book. While not a perfect book, it's solid, thought-provoking and well-worth reading.
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The plan was to "just finish the chapter." Hours later, I discover that it is past midnight, the morning of a long work day. Whoops! It's been a loooong time since I read a book that I couldn't put down. Somehow I missed the Nina Reilly series until I saw a glowing review for the newest book "Show No Fear," a series prequel. I read it, loved it, then read this, the first in the Nina Reilly series, "Motion to Suppress." WHOAH! While I definitely enjoyed the prequel, Motion to Suppress blew me away (no pun intended). Highly, highly recommended, though I would suggest reading it when you have a large block of time and no next-day obligations. Just in case you can't put it down either!
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Dogwear: Over 30 Super Easy Sewing Projects: Fashionable, Functional, Fun Gear for Your Four-Legged Friend by Mette Hoydal
Cathy from Olympia, Washington, September 10, 2009
The book could just as easily be called Dog-gear. In addition to dog clothing (jackets, vests, a protective "jumpsuit" reminiscent of a wetsuit, booties, etc.), projects include useful items such as collars and harnesses, basket liners, a "doggie bag" to clip on a leash or use as a key chain (to hold 25-50 clean-up bags), a grooming-equipment bag, a pannier, and even a collapsible bowl. The instructions look straight-forward and clear, and a folded pattern sheet printed on both sides on nice heavy paper is included with the book. Well worth the price even if you aren't into dressing up your dog!Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
Cathy from Olympia, Washington, August 15, 2009
Sumptuous! Trigiana expertly weaves words into delectable descriptions of mouth-watering Italian food and lovingly hand-crafted shoes ("since 1903"). Add a dash of family (Italian-American), life decisions (Career or marriage? Career and marriage?) and a life-changing trip to Italy and Capri. A BIT Chocolat (the food!) meets Stephanie Plum (handsome men vying for independent-minded main character, quirky family, plus humor, though no exploding cars). This was my first Trigiani book, but it won't be my last.And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson
Cathy from Olympia, Washington, July 27, 2009
Feel like living dangerously? Read "And Tango Makes Three!" Disregard the charming illustrations and the fact this story is based on a true story, because this book is DANGEROUS-- the penguin parents are-- GASP! two male penguins!!!! Since 2006, And Tango Makes Three has been the most challenged book in the United States. Reasons given in formal written complaints to remove the book from library shelves are: the book is "anti-ethnic, anti-family, [portrays] homosexuality, [has an inappropriate] religious viewpoint, and [is] unsuited to age group" (from American Library Association website). So I say, live "dangerously," and enjoy the heartwarming story about Roy, Silo, and little Tango.P.S. According to a July 19 article, Silo dumped Roy a few years ago, but that's another story...
(6 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
The Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd
Cathy from Olympia, Washington, July 10, 2009
It's 2015 and the planet is in crisis. The oceans are rising, and extreme weather conditions and storms are striking globally. The UK, particularly hard hit by the Great Storm, begins a government-mandated carbon rationing program designed to cut energy use by a whopping 60%. 16-yr.-old punk-rock Londoner Laura Brown chronicles the trials and tribulations of the program (forget personal hygiene and luxuries such as heating and eating a mango!), continued global craziness, and her own personal teenage angst-- love and dating, families in crisis, peer pressure, school troubles... life. Alarmist, scarily realistic at times, doom-and-gloom look at what global warming/climate change might look like. Not a pretty picture. Includes a glossary of ecoterms and links to learn more about green living at the end of the book. While not a perfect book, it's solid, thought-provoking and well-worth reading.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Motion to Suppress by Perri Oshaughnessy
Cathy from Olympia, Washington, July 8, 2009
The plan was to "just finish the chapter." Hours later, I discover that it is past midnight, the morning of a long work day. Whoops! It's been a loooong time since I read a book that I couldn't put down. Somehow I missed the Nina Reilly series until I saw a glowing review for the newest book "Show No Fear," a series prequel. I read it, loved it, then read this, the first in the Nina Reilly series, "Motion to Suppress." WHOAH! While I definitely enjoyed the prequel, Motion to Suppress blew me away (no pun intended). Highly, highly recommended, though I would suggest reading it when you have a large block of time and no next-day obligations. Just in case you can't put it down either!(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
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