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Books Versus Their Movie Versions

The question of this prompt was, “Is the book always better than the movie? Are there any exceptions?” I can think of one. Mommie Dearest. I avoided wire hangers throughout my childhood after seeing that film. *Shuddering* Read more

July 20, 2011

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mommydearest, plinky, postaday2011
My Summer Reads – So Far

I was leaving the South To fling myself into the unknown… I was taking a part of the South To transplant in alien soil, To see if it could grow differently, If it could drink of new and cool rains, Bend in strange winds, Respond to the warmth of other suns And, perhaps, to bloom.… Read more

July 19, 2011

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A Toast Before Dying, An Object of Beauty, books., Grace F. Edwards, Isabel Wilkerson, Julia Child, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, postaday2011, Steve Martin, The Lean Belly Prescription, The Warmth of Other Suns, Travis Stork MD
Drama

How is it that a day can start out beautifully and end up being a hot mess? Drama, that’s how. DRA-MA. I am thankful that I really try to surround myself with positive things so that when this stuff crops up, I can move on and not dwell in it. Like this song. Read more

July 18, 2011

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Jill Scott, postaday2011
Apples and oranges and pears, oh my!

About a year ago, Diva in Demand introduced me to Edible Arrangements. Well, she sent some apples and oranges and pears dipped in chocolate this past week, and I was a happy camper. I still like the granny smith apples dipped in chocolate best. They are amazing. Read more

July 18, 2011

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edible arrangements, postaday2011

Books Versus Their Movie Versions

My Summer Reads – So Far

Drama

Apples and oranges and pears, oh my!