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Sarah A

Sarah A

My name is Sarah. I'm a stay at home mom and a major bibliophile, aspiring writer, and lover of nature. I love to read and collect books. I like trying new authors and genres, so your tips are welcome. I have a facebook page (Sarah Smith Anderson) if you want to get together. My life at the moment consists of doing the soccer-mom thing with my... more »
  • North Platte, NE, USA
  • member since June 27 2008

Sarah A’s last login was 7 days ago. show recent activity »

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  • Robin636

    Robin636 says

    Hi Sarah,
    just wanted to let you know that my video is finally up on youtube...
    here's da link: www.youtube.com/msrobinglasser
    leave comments and/or please rate the 1.30 minute movie and DON'T FORGET TO TELL
    ALL YOUR FRIENDS! no friends? TELL YOUR ENEMIES!
    HOPE ALL'S GREAT IN YOUR WORLD...
    merci beaucoup

    posted 2 weeks ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    Welcome Back!! I was starting to wonder if you would ever return. I hope your recovery will be speedy. All is well in my little corner of SouthWest Louisiana. My son is going to be a bookaholic just like his daddy, but ive kinda devised it that way;)

    How are the twins? Are they enjoying Kindergaten? Are you over the seperation anxiety? ;)

    I have been trying to cut down on books and book cost here too. My wife and I go to the local libraries. They usually have old books for sale. they usually sell for 25 to 75 cents. While we are there, I also look for books to check out. I will have to say that i was burned one time. I was reading The Lust Lizard of Melencholy Cove. I was about half way through and had to return it. I was going to check it out again and finish it but smoeone had a hold on it......that sucks big time.

    Anyways, I am still collecting sites that have short story or novel collections on them for free. I recently found an HP Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe site. I havent fully checked them out yet but they seem promising.

    As for what i am reading now, I am reading The Pines By Robert Dunbar. It is a very good book, I like the story line, but sometimes I find it hard to keep up. It may be my hectic work and home schedule. I will not blame it on the writting style.

    Anyways Glad to have you back. Keep in touch, and hopefully we can find a way to enjoy great stories and conversation without breaking the bank ;)

    posted 1 month ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    ive been having troubles too. I am trying to get back in the next couple weeks.

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

    jabberwocky says

    No worries. I have been busy with my job lately. I was pepper sprayed yesterday for a certification....loads of fun i tell ya.
    I have read Jelly Bean, Benjamin Button, Jemina, Camel's Back, and Porcelin and Pink. Ive been jumping around a little bit.

    hopefully in the next couple of weeks i can get back to a regular reading scedule.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    Jelly Bean was good. The Camel's back was humorous. I liked the female character in Jelly bean better. She was a rough, wild girl that liked to shoot dice, gamble and get lit up. In Camel's back, she just seemed to be the town flirt.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    I finished the Jelly Bean. I will move on to The Camel's Back tomorrow (June 4)

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  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    Benjamin felt about his wife, the same way his family felt about him...but in reverse kinda. As she grew older and he grew younger he didnt want her around. His parents didnt want him around when he was an old man. Then again his son did not want him when he grew younger still.

    I liked this story for it's simplicity. It was a quick read, and i felt sorry for benjamin throughout each stage of his life. Not fitting in no matter what. Well he did have a little time of acceptance, but it too was short lived.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Steffi.GAiTer

    Steffi.GAiTer says

    I am a born waffle maker! My dads a chef

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Steffi.GAiTer

    Steffi.GAiTer says

    Those are some funny quotes you have in your profile.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    Sounds good. I will start on Jelly Bean tomorrow (june 1st.)

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    Actually, i just finished Benjamin Button. We can read the whole collection though if you want to. just let me know. We can go down the list, or read various stories. I am kind of ADHD when it comes to short story collections. i jump around in the book. Since this is online reading, i guess it does not matter much ;)

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    I was swimming through your tbr list...I noticed that you have the curious case of benjamin button in there. I didn't even realize that it was a book by F.Scott Fitzgerald. Anyway, i have been wanting to see this movie, but have not yet....I like to read the books first whenever possible.

    I bet you can guess what i did next;) I found a copy of it online. SoOoOoo...If you have not read it yet and would like to read it with me. The link is

    http://www.readbookonline.net/read/690/10628/.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Yvette K

    Yvette K says

    I know what you mean.When my little one was still waking up at night I used to stare at everyone in cuddly warm clothes and dream about sleeping

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Judy F

    Judy F says

    Hi Sarah:
    I have a 9 year old daughter Emily Adele-Marie. She will be 10 on July 14, this year. Time goes by fast. I gave her up for adoption because I'm disabled and was going through a bad marriage at the time. I got divorced and have a wonderful boyfriend now. My life is much better now. What types of books does Lois Lowry write? I am going to grow some tomatoes and cucumbers. What types of flowers do you grow? I think you and I will become good friends. Please write back. Your friend, Judy

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jabberwocky

    jabberwocky says

    lol the last one was Andy Kaufman. I decided to go with a mark twain this time. It seemed fitting as i have been on a mark twain kick lately. His autobiography is very interesting. Anyway, my weekend was ok. I felt like i have been up and down the state of Louisiana forever. i didnt think my travelling was going to end....we had to go visit my inlaws...(OH Joy!) but it's over now.

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Yvette K

    Yvette K says

    Sounds like you really enjoy your children.Good for you!! I don't know what I would do without mine

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ju-Dith

    Ju-Dith says

    well, you wrote me a book...and i thank you

    you seem to be a great MOM....the best teacher in the world....fun to boot

    i never had kids...never wanted to...i know what my temperament is...not conducive to child rearing...nuff said...but the way you write about your kids is a wonder....not just the subject matter but your style....and Miss Abigail with the Buzzcut...is my kind of girl...tell her so

    i don't say i envy you...but i admire you for finding your niche in life..i wish more parents were as dedicated and loving as you, Sarah....with a sense of humor intact

    your friend
    Jude

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jonas D

    Jonas D says

    Sarah
    I think you have the right approach, just my attempts into YA territory has left me a bit frustrated with good material being filtered through that 'easy-to-read' filter. There are exceptions, but I think many times they over-adapt the books to the limit of insulting their audience. I have more love for childrens books, there the writing is completely different, and often have a more poetic quality.

    Sounds like you're having a good time with your kids and I am glad to hear it. My wife is working 65 % so that our daughter can spend a lot of time at home. Unfortunately my work is not really suitable for part-time work, otherwise i would have gone down a bit as well. Hear you about the handwriting, have a quite disastrous one myself!

    Take care,
    Jonas

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Jonas D

    Jonas D says

    Hey Right Back!

    Nope, haven't read that one, I think I am too old and too young for YA right now. Once my kids grow up I will probably re-discover that genre. I have been working way too much and also moved apartments (just moved within Basel), and then my daughter is picking up one virus after the other in daycare so that my wife and I had to work in shifts. So it's been intense, but at least the move is behind us, so I hope to have a little more time. And you, whats new ? Except re-reading Ms Lowry, i mean.

    Take care,
    Jonas

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Ju-Dith

    Ju-Dith says

    i was searching for SMURFETTE for a while there..then saw your latest Pic...and took a deep breath

    i never had kids..never wanted to..but i admire and respect you..your Pic with the kids gives me hope

    blessings...and all that jazz
    Jude

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )