Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Power of Chocolate

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Abby

As I mentioned many posts back, I’ve had some stomach issues recently, and am currently on a doctor-ordered regimen of medication and ultra-bland diet.  I’ve had to give up coffee, tea, orange juice, tomatoes, soda, anything else acidic, rich food, … Continue reading →

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Books n’ stuff

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Abby

Though I haven’t written much about books lately, I have been reading a lot.  Here are the books I’ve read most recently, with a star rating for each (if I get really inspired I might write reviews of a few … Continue reading →

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The Birdfeeder Mystery – Solved

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Abby

I haven’t been able to figure out two things this winter:  why the birds aren’t using the birdfeeder that they loved the most last winter, and why I found blood smeared all over another birdfeeder two weeks ago. The birdfeeder that … Continue reading →

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That whole Facebook thing

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Abby

It’s time I went public with this:  I totally do NOT “get” Facebook.  In fact, despite having giving Facebook plenty of chances, I find it to be the most boring, tedious, horrendous time waster that I’ve ever encountered. (Right about … Continue reading →

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Author Visit

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Abby

You read it here first – it’s official:  T.A. Barron will be visiting the library in which I work in April!! T.A. Barron is the author of children’s and young adult books, including The Lost Years of Merlin epic and The Great … Continue reading →

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The New Throne

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Abby

So, after my lengthy blog silence, you might expect that I’d write my first post of the new year about something very intelligent – very profound – very deep.  You’d be wrong. Our toilet seat died on Saturday.  It was … Continue reading →

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