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Not About Michael Jackson

by Barbara Feldman July 7, 2009

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 Michael Jackson anyway. I don’t need to add to it. So, instead I am going to babble on about my life. The house is quiet. [...]

What Would You Do with 3 Extra Hours Every Day?

by Barbara Feldman February 3, 2009

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 improving your performance. It’s not helping you accomplish your goals. It’s not helping you get through the day. In fact, it’s degrading your performance, making [...]

Shel Silverstein’s First Poetry Book

by Barbara Feldman April 17, 2008

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.” Amazon has some audio clips from the new book here. With April being National Poetry Month, and today (April 17) being National Poem in Your [...]

I Love Audiobooks

by Barbara Feldman March 5, 2008

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 with being able to “consume” books while driving and exercising or walking. Okay … small confession: I actually drive a lot more than I ever [...]

Getting Things Done

by Barbara Feldman August 21, 2007

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 my car. I am currently listening to “Getting Things Done” by David Allen. Actually, I am listening to it for a SECOND time, so that [...]

Lemony Snicket Sweepstakes

by Barbara Feldman October 3, 2006

“The End” is near! Lemony Snicket’s thirteenth and last book in the Lemony Snicket series will be released this month. And in celebration of this dreadful event, Surfnetkids is giving away Lemony Snicket books. http://prizes.surfnetkids.com Register today for a chance to be one of 13 unlucky Surfnetkids readers to win Lemony Snicket books. The grand [...]

How to Eat Fried Worms Sweepstakes

by Barbara Feldman August 10, 2006

“How to Eat Fried Worms” is a new movie coming out on August 25 about a middle-school student who stands up to a bully, based on the book of the same name by Thomas Rockwell . When I was approached by the movie promotion people and asked if I was interested in hosting a sweepstakes, [...]

Email Book Clubs

by Barbara Feldman May 10, 2005

It’s sweet when technology works, and simple tasks like subscribing to an email list are completely automated. But when technology fails, and there’s no one around to check up on it, URGHH! Last week I learned that the subscription mechanism for the Surfnetkids Email Book Clubs was broken. And it was probably broken for at [...]

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