Show us a photo of a place you love. Beaumont Tower 1 comment The place I love most in the world is Michigan State University. The above photo is our beautiful bell tower, Beaumont Tower, in the spring. Here are some more photos: MSU – Red Cedar 2 comments MSU Ducks MSU – Red Cedar,… Continue reading Vox Hunt: I Looove This Place
2007 Books and Reading Recap
I feel a bit behind on my year end posting, especially since I’ve already read so many wonderful year in review posts by other Voxers and bloggers, including many fabulous reading recaps. Here’s my attempt at a summary of all things literary in my life last year. I’m also still working on the big post… Continue reading 2007 Books and Reading Recap
At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays by Anne Fadiman
At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays Anne Fadiman An important quality of a good essayist is their ability to write about a topic you (the reader) have no previous history of caring about and yet still manage to captivate you with the subject matter. An even better essayist will not only hold your attention… Continue reading At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays by Anne Fadiman
Armageddon in Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut
Armageddon in Retrospect Kurt Vonnegut The only thing that makes going back to work on a Monday after a 2 week vacation fun is learning that your favorite author has a new book coming out on April 1, despite the fact that he died last year. Even better, there is an author event on April… Continue reading Armageddon in Retrospect by Kurt Vonnegut
The Last Three Movies I Saw; Next Movies; The Oscars
Atonement: I’m going to copy my thoughts on this one from a comment I left on Michelle’s Vox, so I don’t have to type it all again. :) I definitely recommend reading the book before seeing the movie. It’s hard for me to express exactly what I didn’t like about it, except for the ending.… Continue reading The Last Three Movies I Saw; Next Movies; The Oscars
QotD: Best Book of '07
What’s the best book you read this year? I’m working on a special post about all my favorite books I read this year, but I won’t be able to post it until after I’m back in Hoboken, since I need Indesign to do it. Hopefully I’ll have it done and posted by the second week… Continue reading QotD: Best Book of '07
Happy Christmas!
Our Christmas Tree! Happy Christmas Voxers! I’m in Michigan and not sure how much I’ll be posting while I’m here. My main goals are to spend time with my family, read, and enjoy the beautiful white snow. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, laughter, good food, and loved ones! (This post… Continue reading Happy Christmas!
Culture QotD: Sweet Tooth
What is your favorite holiday recipe? Chocolate covered pretzels My favorite holiday recipe is Chocolate Covered Pretzels. It is not, of course, strictly a holiday food, but it feels very Christmas-y to me. I first had them when one of my favorite high school teachers brought them in for us on the last day of… Continue reading Culture QotD: Sweet Tooth
Links 12.12.07
Easy DIY gift tags (inspired by the great Ed Emberley) Very fun “Book” parking garage at the Kansas City Public Library. More pictures of the gorgeous new library in Kansas City. A blog I found recently and love: 3191. Two people on opposites sides of the country take a photo each morning. They don’t talk… Continue reading Links 12.12.07
Anxiety
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QotD: Singing A Holiday Tune
Audio: What’s your favorite carol or holiday song? My favorite traditional Christmas carols to sing are Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High. Here are my two favorite Christmas songs: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Lo How A Rose E’er Blooming (This post was brought over from emilyw.vox.com. Click… Continue reading QotD: Singing A Holiday Tune
Vox Hunt: I've Got A Ticket To Read
Show us your library card. Library Cards (This post was brought over from emilyw.vox.com. Click here for the original post and comments.)