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I just started this book and it is wonderful. His teasers are fantastic and already led me to buying a book about Isaac Newton. As my 14 year old nephew would say, "Good times!"

I'm a Newsweek junkie too. It's my favorite piece of mail on Mondays. Back in my hs days, I read Time, but now - it's all Newsweek. I also love Utne since it pulls from so many different sources and gives news on things that may not be in Newsweek. "The View" section is my absolute favorite!

I loved this series of books and got a steal at my local used bookstore. (I think I got all three for like $15 USD.) The story is tender and curious. And I loved the tactile side to it - it felt like I was snooping on an old friend, as if I were opening letters found tucked in a dresser...

Leaving the Saints is more about Beck's spiritual journey than how difficult it is to actually leave the church. She grew up as a Mormon, with her father as one of the church's strongest apologists. (He was well-known for "covering up" or "making excuses" for a lot of the church's...

I have found myself exceedingly fascinated by the history and evolution of Mormonism since its inception by Joseph Smith in the nineteenth century. Just recently, I have plowed through two very moving and sad memoirs written by former Mormons. Leaving the Saints by Martha Beck gave me...

I couldn't put either Running with Scissors or Dry down once I started them. I liked both, but Dry was my favorite. It actually had me tearing up a little. I felt his memoirs were very heartfelt and not at all of the "pity me" style (which lately, I seem to be stuck reading). RwS often...

Sidebar, have you tried using the herb stevia as a sweetener? It can be a bit pricey, but it's all natural and noncaloric. When I was on a tea binge, I used it - highly recommended.

I should win an award for being vague... Here's a definition I pulled from here because they say it more succinctly than I would. The raw diet, as its name implies, is based on consuming unprocessed, preferably organic, whole plant-based foods, at least 75 per cent of which should be...

Welcome! Like Wabbit, I used to have a tarot deck as well. It's been many years though. As far as non-fiction, I've never been much of a NF reader, but I wholeheartedly recommend "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. It was a fairly easy and smooth read. If you like architecture or...

Today is a happy thought day! 1. It's my last day at my miserable job. 2. Tomorrow: Star Wars. 3. Tomorrow also: my brother graduates from college after well over 10 years of studying! 4. I have a four day weekend, start my new job Monday, and have a three day weekend the following...

I have. I can't do it due to time constraints - having to always hunt down fresh organic produce is (unfortunately) too time consuming for me. Plus, preparation only adds to it. There is a restaurant in Chicago that is raw food only - I treat myself to it every few months. She makes pate...

I need to keep myself out of the bookstores. First off, my boyfriend win a book (Good in Bed by Jennifer Weinder) for me in a raffle yesterday. Then, we went shopping. I walked out with few, surprisingly, however it adds to my queue... Stiff by Mary Roach Almost French by Sarah Turnbull...

I used to joke that my family is the definition of dysfunctional. Then I saw the film Eulogy and didn't feel so bad. My family thinks I'm their "sugar mommy" for some unknown reason - I don't make a ton of money. So, most calls to me are "When can we go out to dinner" (my treat of course)...

(I hope(d) my obscene <<GRIN>> could come through in text without having to resort to the smilies.) Any opportunity I have to brag about my kitties, I definitely take it. You should be able to see the photo of Lucifer. He just flopped onto the mirror like it was a big blanket.

(gets her g-funk attitude head shakin' groove thang twang something or other - on...) Awww, hellz no - you did not just call my CAT a dog and then "not spectacular" to boot!!! And cats are supposed to be hairy. Mind you, Lucifer can sit on command, walk on a leash, and carry on an almost...

Oh thank you thank you Freya! I should add a disclaimer to my earlier post: No animals were harmed during the testing procedure. In fact, they were cuddled and loved and purring with delight.

My results may be viewed at the below links. (Not sure how to post a pic...) Lucifer vs. the mirror Shmoo meets his twin. These photographs show 2 of the 6 test subjects. All six reacted in a similar fashion. The subjects varied in gender. Five are approximately 7 years old, give...

My Two Cents (perhaps valuable, perhaps not) A very good friend of mine is an administrator on an enormous forum that has 70,000 members and around 30,000 daily posts. In the time of his involvement, it has faced a lot of the issues that I am seeing pop up here. (I realize I am new and...

I just picked this up from the library. Thank you for the recommendation - what a fun idea.

I finished this last night and agree with the hype. I have already presented it to my nephew (along with a monetary bribe) and he has agreed to read it! Apparently, a few of his friends have also mentioned it to him... So, there may be hope for him afterall!