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Tag Archives: When the Sky is Like Lace
Books I Have Found, A Book I Still Need to Find
The invention of the Internet (thanks, Al Gore!) has changed my book-buying life. Once I figured out (and since I’m a Luddite it was relatively recently – my dad was way ahead of the curve on this one, as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Louly, Luvvy and the Girls, Summer Sleigh Ride, When the Sky is Like Lace
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A Book Questionnaire
Book Meme!! I got it from Heather. I love her answers – it’s always fun to see what other people were into, if they’re big readers. 1. How old were you when you learned to read and who taught you? … Continue reading
From the mailbox
I feel like tooting my own horn right now. I want to share with you two random emails I have received from total strangers – these are not regular commenters, or even people who read my blog regularly. It appears … Continue reading
The Books: “When the Sky is Like Lace” (Elinor Lander Horwitz)
Next book in my Daily Book Excerpt: I have written about this book before – and my long search to locate the book of my childhood that I thought was called “On a Bimulous Night” – which is why I … Continue reading
The Bimulous Night
After many many many years, my search is finally over. I have waited, I have been creative in my search, and patient … I have kept my eye on the ball … I have left no stone unturned … I … Continue reading

