From the monthly archives:

September 2009

The Perfect Weather For Reading

27.09.2009

I woke up to the trickle of water in the gutters. And other than a steaming cup of tea, what I wanted was the book I left last night. Have you ever noticed how conducive rain is to reading? They’re the perfect combination. The patter, and the rhythm, and even the dullness of the day [...]

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As If I Needed More Proof

24.09.2009

I get it. It’s fall. I can feel the cool change in the breeze. The red, orange, and yellow in the trees are obvious now. Leaves are falling. Those inclined to make their own declaration with pumpkin and chrysanthemum displays are growing daily. But I prefer nature to speak for itself. Like I wait for [...]

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Touching History

22.09.2009

I know I go on about fiction and about the magic of getting lost in a story. And it’s true. I love reading fiction. I’m always searching for that great story that pulls me into it. I also love nonfiction, but for a different reason. Granted, this is all subjective. Reading is so personal, isn’t [...]

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Not Reading Bothers Me

20.09.2009

I love to read. But there are times I just can’t. I want to read, but at the same time, don’t want to go near a book. Oh, I still go over the newspaper, and work through some nonfiction, mostly for research. Things like that. Just not a book–a story. Don’t get me wrong about [...]

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