This was my birthday week, and I have done something to celebrate every day. I ate out three times; My Better Half brought home take-out from the Olive Garden, which lasted two days; and the cards, gifts, flowers, and good wishes poured in. Thank all of you! Because I was treated as a lady of leisure, I had plenty of time to read.
It was pick up and put down, but these were finished.
A sometimes rather disturbing, but interesting book, this one, but one of my former students sent it to me (We had our own little “book exchange.”), and I was fascinated by life in the 60s and 70s in NYC as well as a look at an era (drugs and free love) I did not participate in.
Another audio book I finished and really enjoyed, thanks to the narrator, Tom Hanks, was The Dutch House.
My daily “devotional”/think time comes from this marvelous book.Another inspiring book I am reading slowly, digesting a page or two a dayThis is a book I’ve just begun, but am enjoying a great deal.An audio book that is like listening to poetry and often brings tears to my eyesAnother former student came for lunch and brought a basket full of gifts, including this book, which I’ve heard of, but never read.A children’s book I intend to order.
My birthday week brought me much goodness and many kindnesses. May the week ahead bring the same to you, dear reader.
This year (2019) finds me with 50 plus years of teaching "under my belt." I have taught all levels from pre-K "(library lady" or "book lady"--volunteer) to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in my Advanced Writing class at the university where I have just completed 30 years. My first paying teaching job was junior high, and I spent 13 years with ages 12-13, the "difficult years." I had some of the "funnest" experiences with this age group. When I was no longer the "young, fun teacher," I taught in an elementary school setting before sixth graders went on to junior high, teaching language arts blocs, an assignment that was a "dream-fit" for me. After completing graduate school in my 40s, I went on to community college, then university teaching.
Just as teaching is "in my blood," so is a passion for reading, writing, libraries, and everything bookish.
This blog will be open to anyone who loves books, promotes literacy and wants to "come out and play."
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Wishing you a belated happy birthday!! āØ
Wow, that’s quite a lot of books! I’ve been wanting to read The Tattooist of Auschwitz for quite some time now.
I can’t remember if I wished you a Happy Birthday or not Rae. I hope I did, but if not, Happy Belated Birthday. It sounds like you had a wonderful week and you deserve it. I want to listen to Vesper Flights, it sound like a gorgeous one to “read” via audiobook.
Happy birthday, Rae! I insist on celebrating a birthday month myself, so don’t berate yourself for a mere week of extended joy. Glad you were able to enjoy all of your many celebrations.
Cowgirl Smarts and Heart Talk both sound delightful. I want to hear more.
Wishing you a belated happy birthday!! āØ
Wow, that’s quite a lot of books! I’ve been wanting to read The Tattooist of Auschwitz for quite some time now.
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Happy Birthday week, my friend! So glad to know you’re enjoying your entire week! š Well-deserved!
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I can’t remember if I wished you a Happy Birthday or not Rae. I hope I did, but if not, Happy Belated Birthday. It sounds like you had a wonderful week and you deserve it. I want to listen to Vesper Flights, it sound like a gorgeous one to “read” via audiobook.
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Happy belated birthday šIām glad you were able to celebrate it so thoroughly!
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Happy birthday, Rae! I insist on celebrating a birthday month myself, so don’t berate yourself for a mere week of extended joy. Glad you were able to enjoy all of your many celebrations.
Cowgirl Smarts and Heart Talk both sound delightful. I want to hear more.
I definitely vote for Buddhaland Brooklyn next.
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