My Bookshelf

Hedgehogs and CeeCee Honeycutt

Yikes! My Presidents' Day topic at Surfnetkids.com is being published AFTER Presidents' Day! In an effort to get ahead of my work, I've been writing the weekly topics in advance.... Continue reading "Hedgehogs and CeeCee Honeycutt"

Women Hold Up Half the Sky

Okay, I got the message. Thanks for letting me know I stepped out of line when I quoted Mao Tse Tung in a recent Surfnetkids newsletter. He was a mass... Continue reading "Women Hold Up Half the Sky"

How to Master Your Muck

A few years ago, the piles of paper that covered every flat surface of my house finally got to me. I was ready to scream, "Uncle!" In fact, I did... Continue reading "How to Master Your Muck"

Bridge of Sighs

I just finished the Richard Russo novel "Bridge of Sighs" and give it a hearty four-stars. I was completely absorbed in the multi-generational story of three small-town families from upstate... Continue reading "Bridge of Sighs"

Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon

It was Sunday morning, and I was tempted to go to the beach with my girlfriends, but I couldn't shake the idea of making Julia Child's beef bourguignon. I had... Continue reading "Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon"

My Kindle Review

My Kindle arrived on August 4 and I love it. I have wanted one since they were announced in November, 2007. But the price seemed high for its functionality. I... Continue reading "My Kindle Review"

Not About Michael Jackson

I am not going to bring up Michael Jackson today. Okay? Although I actually like his music, I can't overlook his character to enjoy it. And the interwebs have enough... Continue reading "Not About Michael Jackson"

What Would You Do with 3 Extra Hours Every Day?

Psst. Come closer. I want to tell you a secret. Can you hear me now? Here it is: Unless you are a computer, multi-tasking isn't working for you. It's not... Continue reading "What Would You Do with 3 Extra Hours Every Day?"

Shel Silverstein's First Poetry Book

First published in 1964 under the title "Uncle Shelby's Zoo," Shel Silverstein's first book of children's poetry has been re-released this week as "Don't Bump The Glump! and Other Fantasies."... Continue reading "Shel Silverstein's First Poetry Book"

I Love Audiobooks

I have mentioned before that for months now, I've been listening to audiobooks from Audible on my iPod Shuffle . The more I listen, the more delighted I have become... Continue reading "I Love Audiobooks"

Getting Things Done

Do you ever listen to books on tape or on an iPod? I have become a huge fan of listening to audio books on my iPod Shuffle ... mostly in... Continue reading "Getting Things Done"