Monthly Archives: August 2006

The hardest thing

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Abby

Admit it, all of us have flaws – failings – things that we’re just not good at.  Most of us try to avoid situations where our failings are evident.  Why promote the negative, after all?  Much better to stick to … Continue reading →

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The best day of the year

Posted on August 19, 2006 by Abby

Recently, my brother wrote about the worst day of the year: (link no longer available, my apologies).  Today, though, was the best day of the year: the first day of vacation.  I love my job, don’t get me wrong, but … Continue reading →

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And in the end…

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Abby

…we ate cake and cookies and brownie cupcakes and got to visit with the town fire truck. Yes, the end of summer reading is here, and the finale picnic was a LOT of fun.  The kids had a blast with … Continue reading →

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Nanny McPhee

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Abby

Quick note on this movie, for those of you who haven’t seen it (and might not be inclined to try, even!).  It’s not the absolute best movie that I’ve ever seen, but it’s still pretty darn good.  Emma Thompson is … Continue reading →

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More new books

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Abby

Three more new books that I absolutely love: The True Story of Stellina by Matteo Pericoli This one has received rave reviews in many different journals, including Horn Book Magazine.  So I was expecting great things from this book, and … Continue reading →

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The Owl Service

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Abby

My current book is The Owl Service by Alan Garner, the classic 1968 winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Award.  Though I’m really enjoying the book now that I’m more than half-way through it, I have to admit … Continue reading →

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