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Holy Shit: A Brief History of Swearing

leslie obrien, May 13, 2013

As someone who feels that Americans (I am one too) are really quite prudish when it comes to swearing, this was an interesting read across time and place. Ranging from, swearing is the be all end all, OMG, I can't believe you just said that, my ears are bleeding to the oh wow, nicely expressed to everything in between, Mohr shows us the evolution of profanity from the religious to the obscene. It's a good read. Honest. Pick up a copy for your favorite profane one or perhaps someone who could use a bit of an expansion of his/her vocabulary.

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Vertical Vegetables and Fruit: Creative Gardening Techniques for Growing Up in Small Spaces

leslie obrien, July 26, 2012

Both creative and useful, "Vertical Vegetables and Fruit" has become one of three books I turn to regularly while plotting and planting my garden. I've learned that I put far too much soil around many of my plants that much prefer the freedom to climb. I've also found new uses for old items I've been reluctant to clog the landfill with. I look forward to continuing to grow vertical as I search my home and garage sales for unique ideas to keep my garden interesting.

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McGee and Stuckey's Bountiful Container: Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey

leslie obrien, July 26, 2012

This book has already become a mainstay in three households as I can't stop recommending it. When I received my copy, I was impressed at the amount of detail the book provides. So long as you follow their guidelines, you will not fail.

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Dead Reckoning: Sookie Stackhouse #11 (Southern Vampire Series) by Charlaine Harris

leslie obrien, September 1, 2011

The Sookie Stackhouse books are fun to read. Told from first person perspective, I sometimes feel like I'm missing important information that comes from an omniscient narrator, but once I got used to her point of view, I found I enjoyed the series. The latest in the southern vampire series, Harris gives us a snapshot of life in Bon Temps and what it's like interacting with the supernatural AND humans. What makes these so enjoyable is that relationship problems exist no matter human, shifter or vampire. Oh what a relief to know that others have the same problems we do.

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P.S. Your Cat Is Dead

leslie obrien, September 1, 2011

Just when you thought your life couldn't be any worse, your girl friend leaves you, someone breaks into your apartment and oh yea, your cat is dead. Hysterically funny and sometimes incredibly painful to read, Kirkwood weaves a great tale of a man down on his luck (and that's putting it mildly). This book was given to me as a gift and I read it without putting it down. I now buy copies as gifts and leave out when guests come to visit.

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