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I am a newly retired early childhood teacher. I taught kindergarten for 22 years plus 2nd and 3rd grades, teaching 27 years total. I love children's literature and i may be one of the few people that have actually read THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE at least 23 times ALOUD with CHARLOTTE'S WEB and others coming in a close second. I am... more »
  • birmingham, al, usa
  • member since September 20 2007

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  • JFPhillips

    JFPhillips says

    Are you going to see Time Travelers Wife?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • JFPhillips

    JFPhillips says

    So, how goes July so far? Are you reading some interesting things? I am working on the Spellman Files, then I plan to read Mudbound, and I hope to squeeze in Wicked City too.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • madcreek

    madcreek says

    Thanks for your answer about Tex and Molly In The Afterlife - makes me want to read it more than ever. What a great career you've had. I was an elementary school librarian and loved every minute of it. That is a beautiful cat you are holding. Madi

    posted 9 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Evie ♥

    Evie ♥ says

    Happy Holidays! ~Evie

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • theswede

    theswede says

    Hi,
    Our library has several books by Jim Harrison, so I will give the a try. Thanks for your suggestion,

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • theswede

    theswede says

    Hi,
    hope you are doing fine. Im presently reading Bodil Malmstens last book -"The last book from Finistere". Obviously she has been forced too leave Finistere. If it is in reality or fiction no one seems to know.
    Hope it soon comes in english too.

    posted 12 months ago. ( send a note )
  • AlfredS

    AlfredS says

    Nope... Kelly and I have moved into an apartment, and are currently searching for a house. As a result, I haven't been reading much, in fact it's taken me over three weeks to read a Carl Hiaasen book! Hopefully I can start reading again, just can't seem to concentrate right now ;-(

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JFPhillips

    JFPhillips says

    Marion,
    I have not finished. I am undecided about coming tonight. I am mentally drained from work. We have been too busy lately!!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Kiki68

    Kiki68 says

    Oh yes! I am so happy! And I already feel he is diving in and ready to take the bull (that is,the U.S.!) by the horns and do whatever needs to be done! Yea!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Kiki68

    Kiki68 says

    Hey Mari--sorry we haven't been able to get together--I am always working! They schedule me for 5 days a week! Whether I want to be there or not--even today when my kids were off from school. Bummer. I have no life outside of kids and school and work!

    Anyway, maybe soon we can meet up--or maybe in January after Xmas is over! Is ee you've been reading Paul Auster--I really want to pick something by him up--I'm now inspired by you!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Miz Z

    Miz Z says

    hi -- hope you are having a great weekend

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Micha Monet V

    Micha Monet V says

    Oh thank you! I've been trying to decide if I should read it or not.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Kiki68

    Kiki68 says

    Hey Marion--I am currently reading The Guernsey Literary Society and loving it. Really good. The Gargoyle was good too.

    I ended up having to work every day this week, and still had to do that dumb safety class! Ia m so wiped out and now I have to work this morning and go back tonight for the release of Brisigner (third book in the Eragon series)! I hope I can stay awake!

    Hope you're doing okay and I really hope to see you soon!
    Kiki

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • theswede

    theswede says

    Hi,
    glad you liked it. If i remember rigth the two following is better...the last one is really good. Now I´m reading the lastest book by another good swedish action writer, Jan Guillou. Im not sure how much of his work that has been translated...
    Talk to you soon

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lady Anne

    Lady Anne says

    I'm honored to be your friend.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lady Anne

    Lady Anne says

    of course I meant, sweep under the rug. Arghh!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lady Anne

    Lady Anne says

    Hooray! I read your latest posting on the Palin issue on BB&D, and you are so right (that means, of course, I agree with you). Lots of unanswered issues that the Rovian party is trying to intimidate the press to sweet under the rug. Such a double standard here.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • AlfredS

    AlfredS says

    I thought everyone loved Edgar Sawteel. What're your impressions?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • AlfredS

    AlfredS says

    The Likeness is a continuation...BUT you don't find out what happened to Rob, on that fateful day when he ventured into the woods. We don't find out hardly anything! Instead the story centers on his partner Cassie, in the aftermath of the case that became known as the "vestal virgin case". Although they solved the case, both her and Rob were covered in disgrace, as a result of all of their improprieties. Same cast, but completely different focus in The Likeness. You'll find no answers, only additional questions.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Evie ♥

    Evie ♥ says

    How is Edgar Sawteel?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )