From the local library, as usual. This book, subtitled “Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity” is nonfiction but it reads much like a novel. That is a complement, although I had to go internet surfing to satisfy myself that I could trust the author, Katherine Boo. I recommend it. It was unusual and compelling. For…
Some years ago (31, to be exact) we bought our first sofa together. I remember that it was difficult to reach agreement (which has not changed one bit in the 31 ensuing years) and we ended up paying somewhat more than we expected. However, I thought at the time that it was a well-made well-designed…
I am not usually very interested in photo blogs, even though I respect the art, admire many photos and enjoy my own snapshots. Let’s face it – there are millions of great photos to look at. Today 101 Books has a link to a very clever blog Underground New York Public Library blog. Go have a…
I have been busy recently with summer projects – upholstering and other activities that I hesitate to start when my husband is hanging around constantly going about his business normally in his own house. Nor does he like to watch me scatter fabric scraps throughout the house, drop pins where they will impale themselves in someone’s foot (and it never…
Interesting article in the New York Times Magazine of Feb 26, 2012. (I’m a little late, since I read an assortment of magazines from the neighbourhood library whenever I notice them.) The article, “I have taken some liberties,” addresses fact-checking and the fine lines between fact, non-fiction, essays and outright fiction. And, of course, the question…
I’m not sure whether my husband and I should be called incompatible or complementary, at least with respect to our housecleaning styles. If we ever get divorced (having survived the last 30 years together) it will likely be due to these irreconcilable differences: he is happy with clean mess, whereas I prefer dusty order. Three…
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You guys read my blog and often rail with me against the stupidity we are seeing in our political discussions. And it does my heart good. Tonight, I’m going to show you how some folks in Troy, Michigan, fought the Tea Party with inspiring brilliance, reverse psychology and humor. You folks…
Here are some excellent travel tips (Cooking in a hotel room) from Natalie Tran, the YouTube sensation from Australia. Search on YouTube for more of her travel videos. However, I’m off on another trip soon, so maybe I’ll put these cooking skills to work.
Seeing Clarely 